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Play in Pompeii 

Play in Pompeii

Here are some fun activities so you can learn more about Pompeii!

Kids' quiz

Pompeii quiz
Test what you know about ancient Rome ... in cruisy, summer style.

The Roman Challenge

Pompeii quiz
Would your knowledge of Pompeii impress a dinner party?

Roman pottery – DIY

Three amphora (vases)
Do you have what it takes to make a Roman Jug?

Visit a Roman house

The House of the Vine
Fly through the House of the Vine, a Roman house reconstructed in 3D.

From other websites

Build a volcano

Discovery's Volcanoe Explorer
Turn up the gas and magma levels and see what happens!
Discovery.com

Gladiator game

Gladiator helmet
Create a gladiator, choose his weapons and armour, and let him rip!
BBC website

Google Street View

Google streeview screengrab
Have a good look at the ruins of Pompeii – without getting dusty feet!
Google maps

Vulcan

Vulcan

Replica of marble wall relief
Herculaneum

Related links

Visit Te Papa's blog
Seen something cool at Te Papa? Blog about it!

GNS Science screen savers
Download free scrensavers from GNS Science
wickED - Information Station
Research your school project with this wickED tool!

Watch our collections on TV!

Tales from Te Papa

Tales from Te Papa is a series of mini video documentaries that showcase many of the exciting, wonderful and significant pieces that are held in our collections. 
Learn more and watch the series



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