Ancient streets, Roman mythology and the final hours of a lost city come to life at Back to Pompeii: The Immersive Experience, opening in Toronto on October 30th.

Combining reconstructed streetscapes, a 360° immersive show and a virtual reality journey, the exhibition invites Toronto visitors to discover everyday life in Pompeii before the volcanic eruption that buried the city nearly 2,000 years ago.

From daily routines to dramatic destruction, the experience offers a journey through the history, ingenuity, and beliefs of one of the ancient world’s most fascinating cities.

Explore the Streets of Ancient Pompeii

The walk-through exhibition brings visitors into reconstructed settings that offer a glimpse of Pompeii before disaster struck.

Along the way, large-scale visual storytelling connects the city’s streets and everyday activities with the mythology that helped shape its identity. Gaia and Hercules guide the narrative, taking visitors from Pompeii’s mythical beginnings to its final hours.

The experience also includes opportunities to engage with ancient Roman life, from trying an abacus at the School to challenging a friend to an ancient game at the Tavern.

Experience a 360° Journey Through the City’s Final Hours

At the centre of the exhibition is a 360° immersive projection show, surrounding visitors with a visual account of Pompeii’s final day

The journey moves from a thriving city to the eruption that transformed its future, bringing the disaster’s scale into focus through the places and routines of the people who lived there.

For visitors looking to explore further, a free-roaming virtual reality experience offers another perspective, letting participants walk through the ancient city and descend through the layers of ash that buried it.

A Window Into a World Preserved in Time

Pompeii’s enduring fascination lies in the everyday world preserved beneath the ash. Its homes, streets, and ordinary objects offer a remarkable connection to people who lived nearly two millennia ago.

The exhibition welcomes all ages, while the VR experience is available to visitors ages seven and older. Those looking to buy tickets can make a purchase here

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Back to Pompeii: The Immersive Experience

When: October 30th to January 3rd

Where: YZD, 30 Hanover Road, Toronto

Admission: Ticketed. Grab your tickets here