Viking-Era Galloway Hoard Embarks on First International Tour

The 1,000-year-old treasure, discovered in Scotland, will debut in Australia with plans for additional global stops.

The Galloway Hoard, a Viking-age collection of over 5kg of silver, gold, and other materials, was unearthed in 2014 in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland.
The hoard includes rare items such as an Anglo-Saxon cross, bullion, jewelry, and textiles, some of which originated as far away as Central Asia.
The exhibition, titled 'Treasures of the Viking Age: The Galloway Hoard,' will open at the South Australian Museum in Adelaide from February 8 to July 27, 2025.
Fragile items, including textiles over 1,000 years old, will be displayed using audiovisual and 3D reconstructions to preserve their integrity.
Research on the hoard continues to uncover details about its origin, craftsmanship, and the extensive trade networks of the Viking era.