Treasures of the Viking Age: Curator Tours

Join international guest Dr Martin Goldberg, Principal Curator of Medieval Archaeology and History at National Museums Scotland, for a series of pop-up talks across the closing weekend of Treasures of the Viking Age: The Galloway Hoard.

New Discoveries
10 to 10:15am
Uncover the latest findings from the Galloway Hoard, including a newly deciphered inscription that is changing what we know about this remarkable Viking Age treasure.

Women and the Hoard
11 to 11.15am
What can the hoard tell us about the lives of Viking Age women? Take a closer look at objects believed to have belonged to or been used by women, from finely worked brooches to personal adornments.

Global Connections
1 to 1:15pm
Silk from Central Asia to metalwork with Irish design – explore how the Galloway Hoard reflects a world connected through trade and travel.

Included with your exhibition ticket to Treasures of the Viking Age: The Galloway Hoard.