A taste of what to expect! Photo via California Science Center Official Facebook

Pompeii: The Exhibit is coming to the California Science Center! On loan from the Naples National Archaeological Museum in Italy, the exhibit will be on display from May 20, 2014 to January 4, 2015. View artifacts that show the opulent lifestyle and tragic end of this ancient Roman society, including Gladiator armor, coins and currency to religious altars and shrines — all set in their original surroundings. Also experience the catastrophic volcano eruption through an immersive CGI experience!

Go Metro to the California Science Center to see Pompeii and save $5 on adult combination tickets (the Pompeii exhibit and any IMAX movie), or $3 on adult tickets (exhibit only). To get there, take the Metro Expo Line to Expo Park/USC Station, or use Trip Planner to find more routes and connections.

Timed tickets will be required to view the exhibit. The exhibit will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.