By combining priceless artifacts with multimedia productions, we have created an authentic, captivating retelling of life in Pompeii.' 'We wanted to bring this historical event back to life and allow visitors to relive it vividly. 'The story of Pompeii's destruction and preservation is well-known around the world for providing a perfect encapsulation of life during the Roman time,' John Norman, President of World Heritage Exhibitions, producers of Pompeii: The Exhibition, said. This all culminates with the reveal of full-body casts of human forms who perished during this incredible volcanic event. Vesuvius eruption, and finally a 4D theater that simulates Mount Vesuvius's deathly impact on this ancient city. The exhibition also includes completely immersive experiences showing holographic gladiatorial combat, a brand-new 3D experience which takes visitors through the different stages of the Mt. These artifacts, which include gladiator armor, weapons, pots, furniture, jewelry, medical instruments, and many more objects, provide a comprehensive view of how the people of Pompeii lived, loved, worked, worshipped, and found entertainment before disaster struck in this bustling commercial port and strategic military city. The exhibition depicts daily life in Pompeii through an incredible combination of projections, audio, video, and photographic murals supplemented by more than 150 priceless artifacts on display from the unparalleled collection of the Naples National Archaeological Museum in Italy. We're thrilled to bring this innovative exhibition to Chicago and provide our guests with the ability to travel through time and immerse themselves in Pompeii with breathtaking, real-life examples of archeology, geology, earth science, art history, culture, and more.' This world-renowned collection of priceless artifacts and hands-on multimedia productions is staged in 79 A.D., just hours before life in Pompeii was simultaneously fixed and lost in time for centuries by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius.Ĭhevy Humphrey, President, and CEO of MSI, spoke to the exhibition's fusion of history and technology saying, 'The blend of scientific discovery and media-rich way of retelling history allows visitors to experience the awe of nature and human ingenuity.

(FebruCHICAGO) - The Museum of Science and Industry (MSI) invites guests to step back in time and experience one of nature's most powerful moments in Pompeii: The Exhibition. THE MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY TRAVELS BACK TO 79 A.D WITH POMPEII: THE EXHIBITION

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