The Classical Influence That Shaped Our Nation

Ancient Rome & America showcases the cultural, political, and social connections between the lost world of ancient Rome and modern America. The exhibition features more than 300 artifacts from Italy and the United States, bringing together a never-before-seen collection from Italy’s leading archaeological institutions in Florence, Naples, and Rome, paired with objects from over 40 lending institutions in the United States.

American Gilt Wooden Eagle

American Gilt Wooden Eagle
Courtesy Lynn Museum and Historical Society

Exhibition Walkthrough

Covering over 8,000 square feet, Ancient Rome and America is organized into five galleries: Introduction, Building a Republic, A Classical Revival, Expansion and Empire, and Epilogue.

Washington Crossing the Delaware
Proin interdum posuere porttitor.

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Ancient Rome & America

Admission Pricing

February 19 - August 1, 2010

Adults$20
Seniors (65+)$18
Children (4-12)$12
Members and Children under 4Free
Groups of 20 or more$11

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Museum Hours

The National Constitution Center welcomes visitors seven days a week (except Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day). Groups will be admitted as early as 9:15 a.m.

Mon - Fri9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Sunday12 noon - 5 p.m.