Gladiators - Heroes of the Colosseum

Special exhibition coming summer 2025.

Step back in time to the world of the gladiators and experience how these warriors lived, trained and died for the entertainment and adoration of ancient Roman audiences at the Colosseum in Rome.

Explore this immersive, world-leading exhibition as it comes to the UK for the first time.

Discover original artefacts from the National Archaeological Museum of Naples, rare helmets discovered in Pompeii, life-scale models of gladiators in action, and interactive elements exploring their training, combat skills, healthcare and daily life.