From the creators of Tutankhamun: The Immersive Exhibition, a 16-week spectacle lands at ExCeL London.
The team behind Tutankhamun: The Immersive Exhibition returns to the capital with a new blockbuster experience, The Last Days of Pompeii: The Immersive Exhibition. Opening on 14 November at Immerse LDN at ExCeL London, the production runs for 16 weeks and invites visitors to step inside the streets, villas and theatres of the ancient Roman city before its fateful end.
Having welcomed over 750,000 visitors across Beijing, Berlin, and Madrid, the exhibition arrives in London with its blend of cutting-edge technology and hands-on discovery. Spanning approximately 3,000 square metres and more than ten gallery spaces and installations, it is billed as the largest experience of its kind.
The journey begins with a primer on Pompeii’s daily life, where recreations of Roman architecture sit alongside artefacts and replicas, including bronze utensils and marble sculptures. The narrative then accelerates toward the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD, presented through a visceral sequence that traces the city’s final hours. Casts of Pompeii’s citizens are displayed as they were discovered, preserved by calcified ash to form a moving record of lives paused in time.
Immersion is central to the format. Eight-metre-high projections envelop guests in the sights and sounds of Pompeii, while a 360-degree virtual reality sequence transports viewers into a Roman amphitheatre with gladiator combat and a naval battle. A free-roaming Metaverse experience recreates the Villa of the Mysteries, allowing visitors to wander its rooms and decode its famous frescoes at their own pace.
The Archaeological Explorer Room features an AI photobooth that transforms guests into residents of Pompeii, and a Graffiti Station encourages modern messages that echo the writings found on ancient walls.
Tickets are on sale now for the limited London run.
GO: Visit https://pompeii-experience.com for more information.