Top 10 Things to See and Do
1. See a statue of Venus and beautiful frescoes as you
are transported to Ancient Rome and welcomed to Pompeii.
2. Meet and interact with a historical enactor
tending the counter and sharing stories at the thermopolium -- an
ancient fast-food restaurant.
3. Encounter more than 250 exceptional artifacts
that once lay buried in Pompeii's ruins, including room-size
frescoes, marble and bronze sculptures, jewelry, gold coins, and
everyday household items.
4. Examine casts of the volcano's victims frozen
in their last moments.
5. Discover the power of volcanoes past and
present.
6. Experience the daily life of ancient Pompeii
through a model home, touchable objects, and a re-created
storefront.
7. Watch a digital re-creation that depicts 24
final hours in Pompeii, beginning the morning of August 24, AD
79.
8. Touch and examine reproductions of everyday
items, including mirrors, dice, spoons, and more.
9. Learn about Roman mythology and take a quiz
to see which god or goddess you are most like.
10. Consider whether you would have stayed or
fled Pompeii.
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