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Free Fridays—Ancient Splendor: Roman Art in the Time of Trajan
Experience the exhibition Ancient Splendor: Roman Art in the Time of Trajan for free! On Fridays, the Museum is open late and the last entry to the exhibition is at 8 pm.
Although the exhibition is free on Friday, tickets are required.
Mosaic with Fish (detail), end of the 2nd–beginning of the 3rd century CE; Roman, Imperial period; 23 1/2 x 21 x 1 3/8 inches; The National Roman Museum 2026.100
About the exhibition
Majestic marble sculptures and vivid frescoes, along with mosaics, glass vessels, and bronze artifacts, vividly chronicle life at the height of Rome’s empire in Ancient Splendor: Roman Art in the Time of Trajan. The exhibition speaks to the enduring power of art as a political and social tool, showcasing how the Emperor Trajan invested in art and architecture to shape civic life in the ancient Roman world.
Ticket information
Free tickets can be reserved in person at the Museum’s welcome desks or through MetroTix. All tickets reserved through MetroTix incur a service charge; the service charge is waived for tickets reserved at the Museum.
Generous support provided by Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All program.
