If you have ever dreamed of travelling back in time, the immersive exhibition The Last Days of Pompeii gives you the chance to experience it first-hand. Winner of the “Best Historical Exhibition” award and, following its success in cities such as Madrid, Vienna, London and Frankfurt — with more than 850,000 visitors worldwide — it now arrives in Barcelona to immerse you in the history of this fascinating Roman city.

Buy your tickets to visit the exhibition The Last Days of Pompeii in Barcelona

exposición Los últimos días de Pompeya en Barcelona

The strong appeal of immersive experiences in recent years, combined with the fascination surrounding the eruption in Pompeii and the ruins of what was once a great Roman city, makes it highly recommended to book tickets online in advance, especially during the first weeks of the exhibition.

Online ticket sales: From 17 February 2026.

Opening: 20 March 2026.

Price: €9.50 / €18.50.

Where? Ideal Montjuïc (Palau Victòria Eugènia).

Benefits of buying tickets online
Ensuring availability of tickets for the chosen date and time.
Avoid potentially long queues at the ticket office, especially during the first few weeks.
Option to choose the date and time of the visit that best suit you.
Fast, simple and completely secure purchase.

Have you ever thought that history is dull? Thanks to the experience offered by The Last Days of Pompeii — where cutting-edge technology blends seamlessly with historical storytelling so you can feel what life was like in Pompeii before the famous eruption of Mount Vesuvius — you are sure to change your mind. Its compelling concept makes it, without doubt, a visit well worth experiencing, whether you come on your own, with your partner, with friends or as a family.

What can you see and do at this immersive Pompeii exhibition?

The immersive exhibition is designed to transport you to the heart of Pompeii, allowing you to experience what life was like in this Roman city before the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. The exhibition brings together a range of visual, sound and sensory elements that recreate streets, houses, temples and public spaces, as well as the habits and customs of its inhabitants.

In addition, projections, lighting and sound effects, and 3D reconstructions are incorporated, enabling visitors to engage with history in a truly immersive way. The result is an educational and exciting experience that makes you feel as though you are truly inside the ancient city.

Detailed explanations of the eruption, the archaeological discoveries and the personal stories of those who lived through that tragic event are also included, ensuring that the visit is both entertaining and enriching.

A summary of what awaits us during the immersive exhibition

Streets, houses and temples reconstructed at full scale, allowing you to explore the city as if you were truly there.

Immersive projections and sound effects that recreate the everyday atmosphere of Pompeii, from markets and villas to life in the temples.

Virtual reality (VR 360º) to experience scenes such as gladiator battles, strolls through the Villa of the Mysteries, or even the eruption of Mount Vesuvius.

Historical objects and replicas that help to understand the lives of its inhabitants and the scale of the tragedy.

The highlight of the exhibition is undoubtedly the recreation of the eruption of Mount Vesuvius, a striking and awe-inspiring moment that lets you feel the power of history in a truly vivid way.

Main halls and spaces of the exhibition The Last Days of Pompeii

Exhibition hall

Space featuring original pieces and replicas, with historical context provided.

Immersive hall

360° projections recreating the streets and atmosphere of Pompeii.

Metaverse hall

Experience where visitors walk as avatars through the Villa of the Mysteries and other spaces.

Virtual Reality hall

VR tour (with headset), including scenes such as a chariot race and gladiator fights.

Is it worth visiting the Pompeii exhibition if you’ve already seen the ruins?

In our view, the immersive Pompeii exhibition is absolutely worth visiting, even if you have already been to the city’s ruins. This is because it offers a completely different and engaging perspective.

Thanks to 360° projections, virtual reality and the metaverse, you can explore the streets, houses and temples as if you were living in the city before the eruption, discover details of its inhabitants’ daily life, and experience history in an exciting and sensory way—something that the ruins alone cannot offer.

Practical information for visiting The Last Days of Pompeii in Barcelona

Dates and opening hours of the exhibition

DATES IN SCHEDULE
HVISITING HOURS
Start: 20 March 2026
Wednesday to Monday: 10:00 to 21:00 (last entry at 20:00)
End of the exhibition: To be confirmed
Tuesday: Closed

How much does a ticket cost to visit the Pompeii exhibition?

MONDAY
WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY and FRIDAY
SATURDAY, SUNDAY and PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
Adult: € 9.5 | Reduced ticket: € 9.5
Adult: € 14.5 | Reduced ticket: € 9.5
Adult: € 18.5 | Reduced ticket: € 14

Reduced ticket: People over 65, children aged 4 to 12 (junior), and people with reduced mobility.

Free ticket: Children aged 0 to 3.

Family pack: (2 adults + 2 children or 1 adult + 3 juniors): €38.

Groups (more than 10 people): €12 per person.

How long does a visit to The Last Days of Pompeii exhibition last?

The full tour of the immersive Pompeii exhibition, designed to be interactive and engaging, has an approximate duration of 90 minutes, according to its creators.

Which languages is the exhibition information available in?

The information displayed throughout the exhibition is available in Spanish, Catalan and English.

Where is the Pompeii exhibition taking place in Barcelona?

The venue hosting the Pompeii exhibition is the Ideal Montjuïc, a temporary space of the Ideal Centre d’Arts Digitals, temporarily relocated to Montjuïc hill due to renovations at its main facilities. It is undoubtedly one of Barcelona’s pioneering venues for immersive experiences.

Map and how to get to the Pompeii exhibition at Ideal Montjuïc

Dirección: Palau Victòria Eugènia (Pl. de Carles Buïgas, 7, Barcelona).

By public transport
Metro

Pl. Espanya: L1 and L3.

Poblenou: L4.

Bus

Daytime lines: 13, 50, 13, 36, 52, 65, 91, D20, H12, H16, L86, L95, X2, X3, X70, X80, X86, X95, 381 and 382.

Night lines: N1, N2, N15, N17, N18 and N28.

By taxi (online booking)

By car or motorcycle

If you plan to visit the Pompeii exhibition by private vehicle, you have the option to park in nearby private car parks. Additionally, it is possible to reserve your parking space in advance online.

The Last Days of Pompeii: an immersive exhibition perfect for all audiences

This exhibition is perfect for all audiences: couples, families, groups of friends, history buffs, adventure and technology enthusiasts, or simply anyone looking for a unique experience. And yes, we say unique because through the exhibition you can walk the streets of Pompeii, explore villas and temples in the metaverse, and experience virtual reality scenes as if you were really there. An exciting, educational and fully immersive experience.

Families with children

The little ones will learn while enjoying the interactive part of the exhibition.

Couples

Being a different and exciting experience, it’s perfect to enjoy as a couple, and it can even be a fun choice for a first date.

Groups of schoolchildren of different ages

It is a highly educational exhibition, making it an excellent choice for an extracurricular school activity.

Groups of friends

For those days when you don’t know what to do, visiting an immersive exhibition—especially one as fascinating as Pompeii—is perfect for learning, enjoying yourself, and having a great time with friends.

On your own

Well, why not? Visiting an exhibition as rich in content as The Last Days of Pompeii on your own allows you to delve deeper into each and every piece of information along the tour.

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