Pompeii: The Immortal City
Arlington Museum of Art, Arlington, TX
DESCRIPTION
Pompeii: The Immortal City
The Arlington Museum of Art is proud to present Pompeii: The Immortal City as the inaugural headline exhibition for our 2024 grand opening in the Arlington Entertainment District.
OUR NEW LOCATION
Arlington Museum of Art
1200 Ballpark Way
Arlington, TX 76011
ABOUT THE EXHIBITION
Pompeii: The Immortal City will take you on a journey to AD 79, just before, during, and after the fateful eruption of Mount Vesuvius in the Roman Empire. From just-discovered art, artifacts, and archeological marvels to stunning immersive experiences, all the latest techniques of modern museology and technology bring the ancient city back to life.
Highlights include:
● Over 100 authentic artifacts and artworks found during archaeological excavations
● Powerful immersive sequences depicting the destruction of the city and the archeological discovery of the
inhabitants immobilized in the ashes
● 3D representations of the city as it was at the moment of destruction
● Recreations of inventions and machines used in ancient Rome
● Personalized storytelling that depicts daily life in Pompeii
● Interactive learning experiences tailored for children and families
The exhibition painstakingly recreates the drama and the ruins of the ancient city, allowing you to experience its
destruction and to identify with the inhabitants of that time.
SPONSORS
Pompeii: The Immortal City is made possible by the Arlington Tomorrow Foundation. Operational support is provided by the Arlington Cultural Tourism Council.
EXHIBITION PARTNERS
This exhibition is curated by Giovanni Di Pasquale (deputy scientific director, Museo Galileo, Florence) with the collaboration of the National Archaeological Museum of Naples. It is developed and produced by Tempora in partnership with Civita and distributed by Exhibits Development Group.
WELCOME TO THE AMA
A thriving visual arts museum in the heart of North Texas, the Arlington Museum of Art is constantly in motion, with ever-changing exhibits and experiences that unite art, technology, innovation, and education. In keeping with our growing reputation for ground-breaking exhibitions and programming, coupled with our hometown pride, as of Spring 2024 the AMA now serves our community from the heart of Arlington’s Entertainment District. A kind of arts destination, the AMA presents the world’s great masters alongside the very best of contemporary art and evolving genres of experiential art. Our unwavering commitment to fostering creativity, conversation, and connection brings together diverse art, artists, and audiences of all ages, transforming them through the power of art.
The Arlington Museum of Art is proud to present Pompeii: The Immortal City as the inaugural headline exhibition for our 2024 grand opening in the Arlington Entertainment District.
OUR NEW LOCATION
Arlington Museum of Art
1200 Ballpark Way
Arlington, TX 76011
ABOUT THE EXHIBITION
Pompeii: The Immortal City will take you on a journey to AD 79, just before, during, and after the fateful eruption of Mount Vesuvius in the Roman Empire. From just-discovered art, artifacts, and archeological marvels to stunning immersive experiences, all the latest techniques of modern museology and technology bring the ancient city back to life.
Highlights include:
● Over 100 authentic artifacts and artworks found during archaeological excavations
● Powerful immersive sequences depicting the destruction of the city and the archeological discovery of the
inhabitants immobilized in the ashes
● 3D representations of the city as it was at the moment of destruction
● Recreations of inventions and machines used in ancient Rome
● Personalized storytelling that depicts daily life in Pompeii
● Interactive learning experiences tailored for children and families
The exhibition painstakingly recreates the drama and the ruins of the ancient city, allowing you to experience its
destruction and to identify with the inhabitants of that time.
SPONSORS
Pompeii: The Immortal City is made possible by the Arlington Tomorrow Foundation. Operational support is provided by the Arlington Cultural Tourism Council.
EXHIBITION PARTNERS
This exhibition is curated by Giovanni Di Pasquale (deputy scientific director, Museo Galileo, Florence) with the collaboration of the National Archaeological Museum of Naples. It is developed and produced by Tempora in partnership with Civita and distributed by Exhibits Development Group.
WELCOME TO THE AMA
A thriving visual arts museum in the heart of North Texas, the Arlington Museum of Art is constantly in motion, with ever-changing exhibits and experiences that unite art, technology, innovation, and education. In keeping with our growing reputation for ground-breaking exhibitions and programming, coupled with our hometown pride, as of Spring 2024 the AMA now serves our community from the heart of Arlington’s Entertainment District. A kind of arts destination, the AMA presents the world’s great masters alongside the very best of contemporary art and evolving genres of experiential art. Our unwavering commitment to fostering creativity, conversation, and connection brings together diverse art, artists, and audiences of all ages, transforming them through the power of art.