WHAT TO EXPECT
POMPEII: The Exhibition
is a presentation of recovered
artifacts, enclosed in display cases. The displays in the exhibit
are “hands-off,” as the objects are far too rare and fragile
to be touched. The exhibition is organized into sections,
each of which is highlighted below.
INTRO THEATER
A short introductory program provides an orientation to
the exhibit, helping to set the scene and prepare you for
your journey back to ancient Pompeii.
ATRIUM GALLERY
An Italian atrium was a large, open living space. In this
gallery, you will find a collection of frescoes and statues,
some with religious connections.
TRICLINIUM
Enter the formal dining room, known as the triclinium.
Frescoes and mosaics decorate the room and artifacts
include candleholders, tables, stools, lamps and dinnerware.
KITCHEN
In the kitchen you will find cooking tools, grills, jugs and
cups. Bronze, glass and clay are a few of the materials used
in Pompeii to make utensils.
STREETS OF POMPEII & MARKETPLACE
This large gallery presents the vibrant trade industry in
Pompeii. Tools, large vessels, hooks and needles supplied
the labor force. Weights and coins enabled the exchange
of goods, including jewelry, medical instruments and
body armor. Areas of this gallery contain adult content.
See page 7 to learn more.
ERUPTION THEATER
After seeing how people lived in Pompeii, students will
also see how their lives ended. The simulated volcanic
eruption of Mt. Vesuvius leaves an indelible memory.
BURIED IN ASH
After the eruption, students enter the final gallery where
the human body casts are on display. These vivid portraits
of human suffering are an unforgettable conclusion to
the exhibit.
Educator’s Guide | PG 4
Photos courtesy of the
Soprintendenza Speciale per I Beni Archeologici di Napoli e Pompeii
