Discover Ancient Pompeii at Wanneroo
Published Tuesday, 12th August 2025
The City of Wanneroo is teaming up with European Union to bring a unique cultural experience to Perth’s northern corridor this August.
Presented by the European Union, Inside Pompeii: Origins of a European Way of Life will be on display at the Wanneroo Regional Gallery from Wednesday 13 August to Saturday 4 October 2025.
The free exhibition offers a rare and intimate look at one of Europe’s most iconic historical sites featuring powerful photography by Luigi Spina, taken during the COVID-19 lockdown while Pompeii was closed to visitors.
The exhibition is part of the European Union’s cultural diplomacy efforts and reflects the growing relationship between Europe and Australia.
Wanneroo Mayor Linda Aitken said it was an honour to host the Western Australian debut of the international exhibition.
“With nearly 10,000 residents in our community identifying as having Italian ancestry, this exhibition is a meaningful way to celebrate our diverse heritage and shared cultural values,” she said.
“We’re proud to bring world-class art and history to our local gallery, making it accessible to families, schools and visitors from across Perth.”
The exhibition features 38 large-scale photographs of Pompeii’s homes, streets and public spaces. Through the images, visitors can explore everyday objects, artworks and architecture that reveal how people lived thousands of years ago and how much we still have in common.
EU Ambassador to Australia, Gabriele Visentin, said the exhibition would give local communities a chance to explore cultural heritage and see the commonalities of life then and now.
“We value history’s lessons as we build our new future together - one that is about partnership, security and defending common values. So, it is fitting that we learn as much as we can about each other, from Brussels to Pompeii to Wanneroo,” he said.
“I am delighted that the exhibition is on display in Western Australia, which is already a part of our deepening EU-Australia relationship.”
Visitors can also explore a curated display of Pompeii-related books at the Wanneroo Library and take part in family-friendly activities during National Science Week and Book Week.
For more information, visit the Inside Pompeii event page.
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