Treasures of the Viking Age: Curator Pop-Up Talks

Join international guest Dr Adrián Maldonado of National Museums Scotland, Researcher on the Unwrapping the Galloway Hoard project, for a series of pop-up talks across the opening weekend of Treasures of the Viking Age: The Galloway Hoard.

Dr Adrián Maldonado shares insights into the hoard's significance and offers a rare opportunity to hear from one of the world's leading experts on this extraordinary discovery.

New Discoveries
10 to 10.15AM | Sat 30 and Sun 31 Aug | Curator Talk
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. Learn how technologies are helping researchers reveal the hoard’s mysteries and unlock the stories behind these ancient artefacts.

Women and the Hoard
11 to 11.15AM | Sat 30 and Sun 31 Aug | Curator Talk
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. Learn more about how these items shed light on gender, status and daily life during this fascinating period.

Global Connections
1 to 1.15PM | Exhibition | Sat 30 and Sun 31 Aug | Curator Talk
Silk from Central Asia to metalwork with Irish design - explore how the Galloway Hoard reflects a world connected through trade and travel. This talk highlights international objects found in the hoard and the surprising journeys they took, offering a glimpse into the far-reaching networks during the Viking Age.

You may also like the following events from Melbourne Museum:

• This Saturday, 30th August, 04:00 am, Treasures of the Viking Age: In Conversation With Dr Adrián Maldonado in Melbourne
• Next Friday, 5th September, 08:30 am, Adult Melbourne Museum Sleepovers in Melbourne
• Next month, 11th September, 08:00 am, Forged in Silver: Silver Jewellery Workshop in Melbourne

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