Plan An Event in Pompeii

Space Odyssey

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Explore the universe and your place in it in this dynamic and highly interactive exhibition.

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Mammoths and Mastodons: Titans of the Ice Age

OPENS FEBRUARY 15, 2013
In Mammoths & Mastodons: Titans of the Ice Age, you will encounter some of Earth's most awe-inspiring mammals, roam among saber-toothed cats and giant bears, and wonder over some of the oldest human artifacts in existence.

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A DAY IN POMPEII
Book your event before it closes on January 13!

What nature destroyed, it also preserved. Hundreds of exceptional artifacts offer an insider's glimpse into the daily life -- and tragic end -- of ancient Pompeii, which was destroyed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79. Virtually untouched for nearly 1,700 years, the city was preserved as if sealed in a time capsule. Pompeii's rediscovery provided one of the greatest archaeological treasures ever unearthed and gave historians a rare look at a Roman townscape unchanged over the centuries.

On display are artifacts that lay buried in Pompeii's ruins, including marble and bronze sculptures, jewelry, gold coins, everyday household items, and even body casts of the volcano's victims. All evoke the richness, culture, and bustle of daily life in the Roman Empire's favorite vacation resort, situated near Italy's beautiful Amalfi Coast.

In this once-in-a-lifetime experience, visitors uncover the treasures of a city steeped in legend, examine casts of the volcano's victims frozen in their last moments, and discover the power of volcanoes past and present.

This holiday season, entertain your guests with an unparalled view of Pompeii -- one of Imperial Rome's most cosmopolitan cities. Our Museum event consultants will assist you in planning festivities to rival the grandeur of ancient Rome, with an Italian-style buffet and private bookings of the blockbuster exhibition, A Day in Pompeii.

A Day in Pompeii Buffet Menu (PDF | 22KB)