The items exhibited in this room constitute a basis for our knowledge and understanding of day-to-day life in Roman times.

We must remember, however, that lifestyles changed during the long period of ancient Rome. It is normal, therefore, that we should observe considerable differences between the tastes and customs of the Republican period and those of the Imperial period, and that those of the first centuries of the Imperial period should be different from those of the Low Empire.

It should also be taken into account that the lifestyles illustrated by such material items can vary greatly depending on whether they come from an urban or a rural society, or from a privileged or poor sector of society.

Items that show us something of the Roman way of life and customs in our region include crockery (plates, bowls, cups, etc.), domestic objects (grinders, pans, lamps), items of personal use (hair pins, broaches, rings) and toys (tiny kitchen utensils, babies' rattles, dice).