Tuesday 18 June, 19.00
#PompeiiLive
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Visit your local cinema for an exclusive private
view of the exhibition
Life and death in Pompeii and
Herculaneum.
Coming to a cinema near you
Don’t miss the world première of Pompeii Live – the first live cinema event produced by the British Museum from a major exhibition.
See the wonders of the exhibition from the comfort of the cinema, introduced live by Peter Snow and Bettany Hughes, along with Mary Beard, Rachel de Thame, Giorgio Locatelli, Exhibition Curator Paul Roberts and British Museum Director Neil MacGregor who bring unique insights in this exciting new event.
Plus, you’ll see specially made films of Pompeii and Herculaneum today, and go behind the scenes of the exhibition to explore the stories of these famous Roman cities.
Schools
Wednesday 19 June, 11.00
Schools all over the UK will have the opportunity to visit their local cinema. This fun, interactive show will enhance cross-curriculum learning with a specially designed broadcast for schools. Live on your local big screen on the morning of Wednesday 19 June.
Meet the team
Peter Snow
Bettany Hughes
Mary Beard
Neil MacGregor
Paul Roberts
Exhibition
Life and death in Pompeii and Herculaneum
28 March – 29 September 2013
From the bustling street to the intimate spaces of a Roman home,
this major exhibition will take you to the heart of people’s lives
in Pompeii and Herculaneum.
Find out more
Events
Bringing the Romans to life in the heart of London
Come to the British Museum for a range of lectures, workshops, films and craft activities exploring life and death in Pompeii and Herculaneum. Don't miss the Pompeii Late, A night out in the Bay of Naples, on Friday 10 May.
Catalogue
By exhibition curator
Paul Roberts
This captivating book explores the lives of the ordinary people of Pompeii and Herculaneum buried by the catastrophic volcanic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79. Includes new photography and over 200 objects.
App
Download the official exhibition app
Immerse yourself in the life of the two Roman cities through exclusive video footage and curator interviews. Explore the story of Vesuvius's eruption in the interactive timeline to see the differing fates of the cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum.