Roaming with Romans: Exploring the World of Gladiators
Sunday, October 6, 2024, 12:00 to 3:00 PM
Join us for our fall Family Day as we explore the Roman Empire and gladiator games in celebration of International Archaeology Day.
Discover the athletes of ancient Rome—gladiators!
Design your own Roman gladiator helmet.
Create an ancient toy, and connect with kids from the past.
The Kelsey Museum and Family Day event are free and open to the public. Engaging, hands-on activities take place in Newberry Hall. Docent guides, scavenger hunts, and storytime sessions are available in the museum galleries from 12 to 3 PM. For more information, email kelsey.ed@umich.edu.
“Magical Marvels” Family Day, March 2024
Past Family Days
March 23, 2024 | Magical Marvels: Power and Protection in the Ancient World
October 22, 2023 | Hands-On History: Ancient Technologies, Modern Discoveries
March 25, 2023 | Stinky, Noisy, Fun: The 5 Senses of the Ancient Mediterranean
October 16, 2022 | Trade Throughout the Ancient Mediterranean
March 28–April 3, 2021 | Ancient Health & Wellness
October 18–23, 2020 | Ancient Storytelling
October 20, 2019 | Graffiti and Ancient Kush
March 24, 2018 | Ancient Egypt
October 21, 2017 | Excavating Archaeology @ U-M: 1817-2017
April 8, 2017 | The Art and Science of Healing
“The Art and Science of Healing” Family Day, April 2017
