A VOLCANO AWAKENS. A CITY DISAPPEARS.
Step into history with nearly 150 artifacts from Pompeii, frozen in time by Mount Vesuvius.
LIMITED ENGAGEMENT
ONLY THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2025
OPENS MAY 16!
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RETURN IN TIME TO THE ORIGINAL ERUPTION...
What nature destroyed
It also preserved.
This unique museum experience provides guests with a window into the life and history behind the village of Pompeii.
On August 24, 79 A.D., the city of Pompeii was frozen in time by the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius. Through nearly 150 artifacts, POMPEII: The Exhibition tells the tale of a city hidden from view and forgotten for centuries. Artifacts – including frescoes, mosaics, and statues – from the sites, rediscovered over 250 years ago, can be seen on display.
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From the producers of the King Tut exhibition…
In a media-rich, object-based immersive experience, discover the bustling commercial port and strategic military and trading center that was Pompeii. Authentic artifacts from Pompeii recreate a sense of this world as you discover how its people lived, loved, worked, worshipped, and found entertainment at the height of the Roman Empire.
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COMING TO
Guests will experience an up-close look into the life, achievements, devastation and preservation of ancient Pompeii. The sudden disaster that destroyed Pompeii also preserved it and over time archaeologists have uncovered a unique record of its daily life — roads, buildings, municipal services, paintings, mosaics, artifacts, and even preserved bodies. Ongoing excavations at the site provide an ever-evolving picture of everyday life at the height of the Roman Empire.
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
PLAN YOUR VISIT
OPENS MAY 16!
Sellouts Expected – ONLY HERE THROUGH SEPTEMBER!
PRICES
Tickets
Weekday
Weekend
VIP
Any Time w/Audio Tour
Any Time w/Audio Tour
$27.00
$29.00
Adult
$22.00
$24.00
Senior
Ages 60+
Ages 60+
$20.00
$22.00
Children
Ages 5-12
Ages 5-12
$16.00
$16.00
Children
Ages 4 and under
Ages 4 and under
FREE
FREE
SLSC Members
All members receive a free audio tour.
All members receive a free audio tour.
$15.00
$15.00
HOURS
Thursday through Saturday: 9:30AM – 4:30PM
Sunday: 11:00AM – 4:30PM
Monday: 9:30AM – 4:30PM
Tuesday and Wednesday: CLOSED
AGES
This exhibition is open to all ages. Families are welcome!
GROUPS
Groups are welcome! Groups of 15+ can save on their tickets.
Special pricing available for school groups, including free chaperone tickets.
Please fill out the Group Visit Request form here and a representative will be in touch with you.
LOCATION
Saint Louis Science Center
5050 Oakland Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63110
DRIVING & PARKING
Parking is available at the Oakland Building and costs $15. Parking is free for Science Center members year-round.
Parking is also available at the McDonnell Planetarium, which is connected to the Oakland Building by a walkable Skybridge over Interstate 64/Highway 40.
