Spotlight Conversations – Pompeii: A living heritage

Join us for a special conversation to mark the opening of Pompeii, where we will discuss the ancient past and living legacy of this fascinating city.

From recent discoveries and immersive experiences to contemporary archaeology and the challenges of managing a World Heritage site, this conversation will share fresh perspectives on one of the world’s best-known archaeological sites.

Featuring Virginia Trioli, journalist, broadcaster and author, in conversation with Professor Steven Ellis, Classics and Roman Archaeology, University of Cincinnati; Dr Sophie Hay, Press and Communications Officer, Parco Archeologico di Pompei; and Dr Lily Withycombe, Curator, National Museum of Australia.

Adult $15, Concession $12.50, Friends $10

Ticket price does not include exhibition entry. Please purchase your exhibition ticket in advance if you plan to visit the exhibition on the day.

If you have any questions, please email us at programs@nma.gov.au

Getting to the Museum

You can travel to the National Museum by private car, taxi, ride share, the route 53 bus or bicycle. Plan your Museum visit

Getting to the venue
This event will be held in the Visions Theatre at the Museum. Enter via the main entrance. Visions Theatre is on the first floor, above the Great Southern Land gallery. The theatre can be accessed by lift or stairs. A staff member will be at front entrance to scan your ticket and direct you to the seating area.

Accessibility at the Museum
Accessible parking spaces for visitors are available free of charge.

The building is fully accessible by wheelchair; however, the building is large so the distances are long.

Wheelchair seating spaces are available at the front of the Visions Theatre with companion seating. Wheelchairs and electric scooters are available to borrow from the front desk of the Museum. You can call ahead to reserve them on 02 6208 5110 or talk to a staff member at the desk on the day of your visit.

There is a hearing loop in the Visions Theatre that can be accessed when you sit in the first two rows of the central block of seats.

This event will be live captioned.

We recognise all Companion Cards. Please email us at programs@nma.gov.au and we will issue a companion ticket.

Trained, registered and visibly identified assistance animals are welcome at the Museum when accompanied by their handler, including at this event.

More on accessibility at the Museum

Photography
Photography and filming may occur at this event for documentary and publicity purposes.

Please alert the photographer at the event, and staff, if you do not want to be photographed.