Treasures of the Viking Age
TOP IMAGE Anglo-Saxon metalwork from inside the lidded vessel from the Galloway Hoard. © National Museums Scotland.
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Treasures of the Viking Age opens at Peabody Essex Museum, Salem, United States, on September 18, 2027 and runs to March 5, 2028.
Last verified October 19, 2026 · Official source ↗
The Peabody Essex Museum presents around 100 artifacts from the Galloway Hoard, a major archaeological discovery buried around 900 CE. Featuring precious metals, textiles, and items with early English runic inscriptions, the assembly highlights wide-ranging trade routes and shared heritage. The display invites viewers to look beyond traditional Viking cliches to understand the intricate relationships between Scandinavian arrivals and local communities.
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- Peabody Essex MuseumSalem, United States · September 18, 2027 – March 5, 2028Opens 18 Sept 2027
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TOP IMAGE Anglo-Saxon metalwork from inside the lidded vessel from the Galloway Hoard. © National Museums Scotland.