Treasures of the Viking Age - The Galloway Hoard
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Travel back in time to early medieval Scotland and discover unique and mysterious Viking-age treasures.
Buried around AD 900, and found in 2014 by metal detectorists, the Galloway Hoard contains over 5 kilograms of silver, gold and other materials. It brings together a stunning variety of rare objects and ancient heirlooms from the early medieval kingdoms of Britain and Ireland, mainland Europe, and as far away as Central Asia. The careful way the hoard was buried helped preserve incredibly rare organic materials such as silk and other textiles.
The hoard has transformed our understanding of the Viking Age in Scotland at a critical moment in history: the formation of the political entities we now know as Scotland, England and Ireland, in a time of Viking raids.
This display offers visitors a tantalising glimpse into who buried the hoard, their stories, the world of Viking-age Europe, and the cutting-edge conservation and research now revealing its secrets.
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Discover the treasure that captivated the world — book your See it all ticket online and save 10% before this extraordinary exhibition sails away.
Win a cruise to the Viking heartlands
To celebrate Treasures of a Viking Age: the Galloway Hoard, the Museum is excited to offer you and a friend a chance to enjoy an 8-day cruise valued at $16,590, courtesy of our exhibition sponsor Viking.
To enter become a member, renew your membership or visit the exhibition and submit your entry by 11:59pm Sunday 11 October 2026.
Please note no flights (international or domestic) are included.
© National Museums Scotland
© National Museums Scotland
© National Museums Scotland
August activations
Every weekend in August, FREE
Enjoy live bard music, storytelling, and guided tours of the exhibition by Viking reenactors. Experience hands-on Viking touch trolleys alongside historical craft and trade demos. Schedule to be announced soon.
Ancient Treasure - Contemporary Makers
Modern Artifacts presents a curated contemporary design market on Sunday the 16th of August.
Bringing together contemporary jewellers, ceramicists, object makers and designers, the museum and SquarePeg Studio present a special event alongside the exhibition Treasures of the Viking Age: The Galloway Hoard.
