Pompeii: an immersive journey
Immerse yourself in Pompeii the day before the eruption: 360° projections, enveloping sounds, interactive spaces, “metaverse” area, virtual reality and reconstructed sets.
Explore the ancient city, walk through the Villa of the Mysteries, watch re-enacted gladiatorial fights and experience the spectacular finale of the eruption of Mount Vesuvius.
Pompeii in 6 points
- Spectacular volcanic finale : relive the eruption of Vesuvius in an enveloping sequence, visual and sound, which closes the tour in apotheosis.
- Gladiators in VR : a virtual reality experience (mostly from 5 years old) to sit in the arena and feel the adrenaline of combat.
- Villa of Mysteries in the metaverse : freely explore the reconstructed rooms and frescoes thanks to an interactive space designed for exploration.
- Objects & reconstructions : sets, casts and documents bring the daily life of the Pompeians back to life and shed light on the historical context.
- Suitable for all ages & practical route : FR/NL (EN/DE supplements), wheelchair accessible, photos allowed (without tripod), average duration 60–90 min.
We love it!
- The great immersive show that tells the last hours of Pompeii.
- VR to experience the arena as if you were there (rather from 5 years old).
- The metaverse to walk freely in the Villa of Mysteries.
- Objects and reconstructions that anchor history in reality.
- The location at Brussels Expo – Terminal 1, perfect to combine with the Atomium and Mini-Europe.
The team’s opinion
A “large format” exhibition that combines emotion and pedagogy. The projections and the soundtrack create a real moment of cinema; VR and moves history from book to experience.
An excellent choice for a family/teen outing.
Practical information
- AGE : all audiences. 0–3 years free.
- DATES : October 23, 2025 to March 8, 2026.
- DURATION : 90 min.
- ADDRESS : Terminal 1 / Hall 1 – Brussels Expo, Avenue Impératrice Charlotte (opposite the Heysel/Heizel metro station), 1020 Brussels.
- ACCESS : Metro 6 (Heysel/Heizel, Roi Baudouin); Tram 7 (Heysel), 3 (Esplanade), 9 (Stade/Roi Baudouin); Bus 83 (Heysel), 84 & 89 (King Baudouin – Amandiers).
- LANGUAGES : FR/NL; EN/DE supports for some content.
- ACCESSIBILITY : accessible place (wheelchair), occasional seating; Strollers not allowed on the route (small stroller parking at the entrance, limited spaces).
- STROBES : light effects used (caution in case of photosensitive epilepsy).
- PHOTOS : allowed (without tripod, respect for others).
Questions
Recommended from 5 years old. Children under 14 years old must be accompanied.
Yes, the entire tour is done indoors.
Not in the exhibition; Small parking for strollers available (limited spaces).
Yes, there are strobe lights at times.
Yes, without a tripod and with respect for other visitors.
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ATOMIUM:
Extend the experience with a futuristic icon from 1958. Between spectacular architecture, glittering tubes and a 360° panorama of Brussels, the Atomium offers a striking counterpoint to the antiquity of Pompeii: the look to the future, after a journey into the past.
MINI-EUROPE:
A stone’s throw from the Atomium, a fun and lively park to discover Europe in a scale model. Great with kids: trains, miniature volcanoes, and famous landmarks… A light way to “travel” after the intensity of Vesuvius.
BRUSSELS PLANETARIUM:
Under the large dome, head for the stars in the planetarium. Immersive projections and cosmic narratives place Pompeii on another scale: that of time and the forces of nature. A soothing and contemplative interlude.
