History can ignite our imagination. While reading a good history book can certainly help us quench our thirst for learning more about a certain event or period in time, nothing can really compare to getting an up-close look at one-of-a-kind artifacts that really bring an event to life. If you’re fascinated by Pompeii’s tragic history, you’ll definitely want to plan a visit to the Carnegie Science Center in Pittsburgh.
The Carnegie Science Center has long had a stellar reputation for its visiting and permanent exhibits.
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One of its latest exhibits, Pompeii: The Exhibition, features nearly 200 artifacts from the ancient city that was lost to volcanic ash in 79 AD. Those artifacts date back more than 2,000 years.
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Borrowed from Naples National Archeological Museum in Italy, the artifacts will take you through a day in the life of the people of Pompeii - and the volcanic eruption’s horrific aftermath.
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Join other museum-goers, in fact, as you experience the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in the 4D theatre. The interactive experience will take you right to Pompeii on that fateful day.
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Stroll through the exhibit that’s brimming with fascinating artifacts - mosaics, helmets, medical instruments, and more.
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The exhibit even features “casts of bodies preserved in motion.”
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The exhibit is designed to give visitors an insider’s view of Pompeii’s many attractions, including the market and the theater.
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Plan to spend at least an hour and a half exploring the exhibit, if you want to see everything.
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Pompeii: The Exhibition is currently on display and will run through April 24, 2022.
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Stop by the official website of The Carnegie Science Center for more information on Pompeii: The Exhibition. Or, go here for Facebook.
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Will you go to Pompeii: The Exhibition at The Carnegie Science Center in Pittsburgh? Or have you already been? Share your experience in the comments! For some uniquely-Pittsburgh history, check out these five famous city streets.
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