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.
Drawing on over a decade of research, Dr Goldberg discusses the story behind the hoard’s discovery, the significance of its intricate objects, and what they reveal about Viking-age life.
Includes museum entry
Adult $30
Child Free
Adult Member $11.50
Concession $14
Senior $24
Date & Time
Sunday 25 January 2026
See below
Key information
Includes entry to the Treasures of the Viking Age: The Galloway Hoard exhibition.
TALKS
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.
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.
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.
SPEAKERS
Dr Goldberg completed his PhD at the University of Glasgow on the Roman period evidence for ‘Celtic Religion’. He has always been interested in religions and periods of change and now specialises in the early Medieval period when Christianity was introduced to Scotland.
For over a decade, he has been working on various aspects of hoarding, from Late Roman silver through to the Viking Age. He co-authored Scotland’s Earliest Silver (2017), co-curated the 2013 Vikings exhibition (in partnership with the Swedish History Museum) and Celts: art and identity (in partnership with the British Museum), and is the co-author of the book Galloway Hoard: Viking-age Treasure which accompanies this exhibition.
ACCESSIBILITY
Please view our accessibility page for general information. Contact our team on 13 11 02 or email us at [email protected] to discuss how we can support your visit.
