Plan your visit
19 December 2009 – 25 April 2010
Visa Platinum Gallery, Level 4
10am–6pm every day, and until 9pm on Thursdays
Visiting Te Papa
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Experience the beautiful city of Pompeii – and its tragic destruction – in this blockbuster exhibition.
Admission prices
|
Adult |
$15 |
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Child |
$5 |
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Child (under 5 years) |
Free |
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Concessions |
$12 |
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Friends |
$10 |
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Friends – Child |
$4 |
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Family Group (2 Adults + up to 3 Children) |
$35 |
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Additional Family Child |
$5 |
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10+ Adults |
$10 |
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School – guided |
$5.50 |
Where to buy tickets
Your ticket will have a time on it. Entry times are as follows:
- Friday–Wednesday: 10am, then every half hour until 5pm.
- On Thursdays, entry times will be every half hour from 10am until 8pm.
There is no time limit for viewing the exhibition. However, only single entry is permitted, i.e. no pass outs. We recommend at least 60 minutes to visit the exhibition.
Find more information about ticketing in our questions and answers.
Conditions of entry
- No large bags
- No food or drink
- No photography allowed within the exhibition
- No use of cellphones
Conditions of entry to Te Papa
Guided tours
Experience A Day in Pompeii with our knowledgeable guides. Guided tours available from 26 December.
Tour times
- Saturdays at 10.30am and 2.30pm
- Sundays at 10.30am and 2.30pm
- Thursday evenings at 7pm.
Tour prices
Tour costs are additional to exhibition admission costs.
What you need to know before going on a tour
- Tour tickets can only be purchased on the day of your exhibition visit. They are available from the Pompeii Ticketing Desk, Level 2.
- Tours are 45 minutes duration.
- Please leave your coats and bags at the Coat and Bag Check, Level 1, before proceeding to Level 2 to purchase your tickets.
- If you decide you want to go on a tour once you are already in the exhibition, you can purchase a tour ticket from the Exhibition Desk in the Visa Platinum Gallery, Level 4.
Events programme
Immerse yourself in this full and stimulating events programme and complement your experience of A Day in Pompeii. Fascinating lectures, talks, workshops, and entertainment bring ancient Pompeii to life and provide many opportunities to enjoy the culture of modern Italy.
Events are free unless otherwise stated.
Complete events programme
Families and kids
Visiting the exhibition is only half the fun. Te Papa offers a fun-packed kids' events programme and a range of activities you can do at home.
Fun for all the family
Schools and teachers
Educator-led school programes are available. Bookings are essential. No self-guided visits to the exhibition will be available.
Find out more about the Pompeii education programme.