The immersive exhibition Les Derniers Jours de Pompéi is open at Beaulieu Lausanne, in Hall 35, until 24 January 2027. Visitors discover the daily life of the Roman city and the eruption of Vesuvius in four stages. The visit is recommended from age 5 and is suitable for families.
When
- From 30 September 2026 to 24 January 2027
- Wednesday to Sunday from 9 am to 6 pm, last entry at 5 pm
- Every day during the school holidays, from 23 December to 10 January
- 24 and 31 December from 10 am to 4 pm, last entry at 3 pm
- Closed on 25 December and 1 January
Where
- Beaulieu Lausanne, Hall 35, avenue des Bergières 10, 1004 Lausanne
- Public transport – bus lines 3 and 21 of the Lausanne public transport network (tl) from Lausanne railway station or the city centre
- By car – 5 minutes from the Blécherette exit of the A9 motorway, underground car park with more than 500 spaces
What
The immersive exhibition reveals the power of the Roman Empire and the daily life of the people of Pompeii, up to the eruption of Vesuvius.
The visit has four parts: an exhibition of original objects and replicas, a virtual reality arena where you become a gladiator, a 360-degree immersive show on the last hours of Pompeii and a tour of the Villa of the Mysteries in the metaverse, with your own avatar.
The visit lasts 60 to 90 minutes. Virtual reality is open from age 7; children aged 7 to 10 take part accompanied by an adult.
Who
The exhibition is presented in Lausanne by Opus One. It is produced by MAD – Madrid Artes Digitales, with Alegría Exhibition. The City of Lausanne and Beaulieu Lausanne are among the partners.
Info
- Official website – pompei-experience.ch
- Organiser – Opus One
- Dated ticket – adults CHF 30.–, children aged 7 to 15 CHF 19.–, AVS, AI and students CHF 24.–, family CHF 82.– (2 adults and 2 children, or 1 adult and 3 children)
- Flex ticket, valid throughout the chosen month – adults CHF 40.–, children CHF 29.–, AVS, AI and students CHF 34.–, family CHF 122.–
- Happy Hour – CHF 19.– between 12 noon and 1 pm
- Free up to and including age 6
- Accessibility – exhibition fully accessible by wheelchair, spaces for people with reduced mobility on levels P2 and P3 of the car park
- All events in French-speaking Switzerland – Genève Infos Agenda
Sources
- Les Derniers Jours de Pompéi, official website, accessed on 9 November 2026
- Beaulieu Lausanne, events calendar, accessed on 9 November 2026
