© ArchéoLab - Villa romaine de Pully. Photographe : Mathieu Bernard-Reymond / Fragment de peinture murale romaine; 2ème siècle ap. J.-C.

What a circus! Games and shows among the Romans

Where?
L’ArchéoLab
When
From 26.09.2026 to 04.07.2027
Price
From
8 CHF

A fun exhibition exploring ancient forms of entertainment. The ArchéoLab - Roman Villa in Pully invites you into the arena to discover the chariot races, gladiatorial combats and theatrical performances that fascinated the Romans.

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Address

L’ArchéoLab
Avenue du Prieuré 4
1009 Pully

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Schedules

From 26.09.2026 to 04.07.2027
Wednesday
14:00 - 18:00
Saturday
11:00 - 18:00
Sunday
11:00 - 18:00

Full price (from 16 years old)

10 CHF

Reduced price (students, AVS, AI, unemployed)

8 CHF

Children under the age of 16

Free

Lausanne Transport Card

8 CHF

Free admission on the first Saturday of the month.

Access from Lausanne
Bus 8, 25 and 47: «Pully-Gare» stop
Bus 9: «Pully-Clergère» stop
By train: «Pully» stop

More info

From dizzying amphitheatres and immense circuses to richly decorated theatres, the captivating world of ancient performance is brought to life in an exhibition now on display at the Roman Villa in Pully, following its huge success at Lugdunum - Musée et théâtres romains de Lyon.

Visit the ancient theatres, meet the stars of the games, and discover the behind-the-scenes world and legacy of these forms of entertainment that symbolise the power of Roman civilisation. At the heart of this tour, the large fresco depicting the charioteer at the Roman Villa in Pully comes to life through a new installation designed to bring the fascinating circus games that took place there back to life.

The exhibition forms part of the “La Villa dans tous ses états” cultural season, dedicated to ancient games and performances, and is accompanied by a programme of fun and varied events, enhanced by numerous partnerships.

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