“When seeing these pieces, I wanted people to have the same epiphany as if they were seeing them in the National Archaeological Museum of Naples,” Thomas said. “When someone walks through the exhibit, I wanted them to experience the pieces as if they were jumping out at them,” Thomas said. “When someone walks through the exhibit, I wanted them to experience the pieces as if they were jumping out at them. Not only do they study the history of pieces from the exhibit, but they also learn the process of bringing an exhibition to life. In celebration of the collaboration between UTD and SMU, all university students will receive complimentary admission to the Meadows Museum through Jan. 5.