Pompeii, a city of the Roman Empire, was swallowed by ash and pumice when Mount Vesuvius near Naples erupted violently in 79 AD. The excavation of Pompeii began in the 18th century and continues to this day. This exhibition presents masterpieces of mural painting, sculpture, and decorative arts, alongside tableware, kitchen tools, and other implements of daily life.

Exhibition hours vary, student discounts available. Check website for details.