Journey Through Pompeii at the Dallas Museum of Art: HCD Exclusive Tour.
Exclusive Evening for the Harvard Club of Dallas! The Dallas Museum of Art presents Journey Through Pompeii: Masterpieces from the National Archaeological Museum of Naples. Private curator-led tour and reception with light bites.
Join HCD for one of the most special evenings of the year. Step directly into the ancient world. Frozen in time by the sudden eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 CE, ancient Pompeii comes vividly to life in this landmark exhibition. Discover over 160 original artifacts. Gaze upon vibrant mythological frescoes, marvel at detail-rich mosaics like the iconic Guard Dog, and examine the exquisite craftsmanship of Roman statuary sent directly from the National Archaeological Museum of Naples. This rare assembly offers an unforgettable, face-to-face encounter with a bustling society captured at its zenith. Private reception with themed light bites and beverages. Limited tickets available, please register early.
About the Exhibition
Journey Through Pompeii: Masterpieces from the National Archaeological Museum of Naples brings the story of the ancient Roman city to life through over 160 works preserved in startling detail by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 CE. Featuring treasures from the National Archaeological Museum of Naples (MANN), this landmark exhibition reveals the artistic, cultural, and everyday life of ancient Pompeii and cities and towns across the Bay of Naples. Discover frescoes featuring captivating mythological narratives and imaginative architectural designs, intricate floor mosaics and sculptures, finely crafted household furnishings, luxury items, and intimate domestic artifacts, preserved for nearly 2,000 years. This unique material record invites visitors to have an encounter with a vibrant society just before its sudden destruction.
Journey Through Pompeii: Masterpieces from the National Archaeological Museum of Naples is organized by the Dallas Museum of Art, Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Frist Art Museum and National Archaeological Museum of Naples, with the support of MondoMostre. This exhibition is co-presented by PNC Bank and Texas Instruments. The Dallas Museum of Art is supported, in part, by generous DMA Members and donors, the Texas Commission on the Arts, and the citizens of Dallas through the City of Dallas Office of Arts and Culture.
Cost: $45 each for Patron members, may purchase two additional guest tickets each at the Patron member price.
$55 each for HCD and HBSCD members, may purchase two additional guest tickets each at the member price.
$75 each for nonmembers.
No refunds after January 7, 2027.
Parking: Self parking available at the museum. Street parking available.
Ticket includes admission to the exhibit, private tour, reception and light bites. Cash bar for drinks.