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Step back in time and uncover the Galloway Hoard, a rare collection of Viking Age artifacts, at the Melbourne Museum.

Highlights

• Marvel at over 90 rare artifacts from the Viking Age
• Discover the stories of the people who may have buried the Hoard
• See intricately crafted silver arm rings and a unique Christian cross
• Explore the interconnected world of early medieval kingdoms
• Learn about the shifting borders of emerging kingdoms

Description

Step back over 1,000 years into early medieval Scotland and uncover one of Europe’s most extraordinary archaeological discoveries — the Galloway Hoard. Now on exclusive display in Melbourne Museum, this rare collection offers travelers a unique opportunity to explore the mystery, craftsmanship, and global connections of the Viking Age. Discovered in 2014 in southwest Scotland, the Galloway Hoard was buried around AD 900, during a time of Viking raids and political transformation. It contains more than 5kg of silver, gold, and precious materials, alongside exquisitely preserved textiles like silk — a true rarity from the period. This incredible collection combines objects from the early medieval kingdoms of Britain and Ireland, mainland Europe, and even Central Asia, revealing a surprisingly interconnected world. From intricately crafted silver arm rings and beads to a unique Christian pectoral cross, these treasures have never been seen outside the UK — until now. The Hoard includes heirlooms and items that likely traveled thousands of miles, challenging long-held views of the Viking Age as merely a time of conquest. Discover the stories of the people who may have buried the Hoard — and the shifting borders of the emerging kingdoms that would become Scotland, England, and Ireland.

Includes

Access to the Galloway Hoard exhibition Viewing of over 90 rare artifacts Insight into early medieval Scotland and the Viking Age Presentation by National Museums Scotland Admission ticket to Melbourne Museum

Important Information

• The Galloway Hoard is on exclusive display at Melbourne Museum The collection includes rare textiles and precious materials The exhibition reveals global connections of the Viking Age

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