"Julius Caesar: Roman Military, Might and Machines" Opening

From the triumphant victory of Julius Caesar over the Gauls at the Siege of Alesia in 52 B.C. to the transformation of Rome from a republic into the mighty Roman Empire, this new blockbuster exhibition brings to life one of the most technologically significant times in the history of mankind.

Covering the key themes of military genius, logistics and measurement, civil technology, culture, the arts, the Colosseum and gladiators, this interactive exhibition provides a fascinating look at an era of massive construction and large-scale technical innovation.

The exhibition features real artifacts and ancient technology reconstructed using designs dating from the height of the Roman Empire. The collection will transport guests back 2,000 years to the time of Julius Caesar, mighty centurions and fearsome gladiators.

Experience more than 32 intricately designed and functional inventions from the height of the Roman Empire, reconstructed to scale using only materials available in Roman times.

Featured inventions include war and transportation machines, sundials, pottery wheels, Roman arches and cranes.

The exhibition will also feature real artifacts, recreated scaled artifacts, digital files of images, computer animations and more. Admission to "Julius Caesar: Roman Military Might and Machines" is $13.95 for adults ($11.95 for children) and $5 for museum members.