World-renowned Exhibition Presents New Experiences, nearly 150 Authentic Artifacts, 4-D Simulation & More for Deep Look into City Buried for Centuries
Back in St. Louis by popular demand, POMPEII: THE EXHIBITION tells the tale of a city hidden from view and forgotten for centuries through nearly 150 authentic artifacts that examine the lives of Pompeii’s residents before the eruption in August 79 A.D. Presenting a media-rich, artifact-intensive experience, the 12,000-square-foot exhibition in the Science Center’s Boeing Hall will introduce guests to the people of Pompeii — sharing their customs, their way of life, what they treasured and what they believed.
Among the exhibition highlights are:
* Artifacts excavated from the site, including mosaics, frescoes, statuary and other priceless art; jewelry; medical instruments, restaurant pots and other professional tools; household items; and more.
* Re-creations of an atrium inside a Roman villa, a religious temple, a communal bath and the village market.
* A spectacular display featuring holographic gladiatorial combat and the armor and weaponry used in these battles.
* A 4-D multi-media simulation, allowing guests the opportunity to experience the stages of Mount Vesuvius’ two-day eruption and its monumental impact through sights, sounds, smells and more.
* The aftermath of the eruption, including body casts from several of the region’s 20,000 citizens who were left forever frozen in time by the extreme heat, noxious gases and hardened ash.
While admission to the Science Center is free, tickets for a specific timed entry are required to enter this exhibition. Tickets start at $15 for current or new Science Center members of all ages and are now on sale.
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