- More than 100 Viking Age treasures buried for more than 1,000 years and discovered in Scotland in 2014 will go on display at the WA Maritime Museum
- The Galloway Hoard is reshaping understanding of the Viking Age and the wider early medieval world
- Cook Labor Government fostering a vibrant and creative economy
A new exhibition of more than 100 Viking Age treasures will be on display at the WA Maritime Museum from 18 December.
Treasures of the Viking Age: The Galloway Hoard, produced by National Museums Scotland,will allow visitors the opportunity to view carefully conserved objects alongside the research that sheds new light on one of the most important archaeological discoveries of recent times.
Discovered in Galloway, Scotland in 2014, the Galloway Hoard is the richest and most varied collection of Viking Age objects ever found in Britain or Ireland, which was buried around900 CE.
The exhibition will be supported by a program of public events, family activities, and educational experiences at the WA Maritime Museum.
Presale tickets for Museum Members are available from today, 9 November. General public ticket sales open on 11 November.
For tickets and exhibition information, visit: visit.museum.wa.gov.au/maritime/treasures-viking-age-galloway-hoard
As stated by Creative Industries Minister Simone McGurk:
“I am delighted Western Australians will have the opportunity to experience these treasures firsthand.
“This exhibition challenges common perceptions of the Viking Age by revealing a complex and creative society.
“The Cook Labor Government is fostering a vibrant creative economy and providing world-class cultural experiences for Western Australians.”
