A new space dedicated to the fascinating story of the Staffordshire Hoard is to open at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery in October. Featuring hands-on displays and hundreds of pieces from the Hoard, the new gallery will allow visitors to learn more about the treasure, its history, and the ongoing conservation techniques used to unlock its secrets today.
Youngsters visiting the gallery will have access to microscopes and the unusual tools that a conservator uses to work with precious objects. Traditional games, dressing-up opportunities and storytelling take place in the site’s Mead Hall, offering an insight into Anglo-Saxon England and the living conditions of a seventh century lord and warriors.
Commenting on the new gallery, Ellen McAdam, Director of Birmingham Museums, said:?“The Staffordshire Hoard is one of Birmingham’s most popular collections, and this new gallery will give visitors an even greater access to this unique find. Last year alone, over one hundred thousand people from across the world came to see the Hoard at the museum, and we look forward to welcoming many more visitors in the years to come.”
A new space dedicated to the fascinating story of the Staffordshire Hoard is to open at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery in October. Featuring hands-on displays and hundreds of pieces from the Hoard, the new gallery will allow visitors to learn more about the treasure, its history, and the ongoing conservation techniques used to unlock its secrets today.
Youngsters visiting the gallery will have access to microscopes and the unusual tools that a conservator uses to work with precious objects. Traditional games, dressing-up opportunities and storytelling take place in the site’s Mead Hall, offering an insight into Anglo-Saxon England and the living conditions of a seventh century lord and warriors.
Commenting on the new gallery, Ellen McAdam, Director of Birmingham Museums, said:?“The Staffordshire Hoard is one of Birmingham’s most popular collections, and this new gallery will give visitors an even greater access to this unique find. Last year alone, over one hundred thousand people from across the world came to see the Hoard at the museum, and we look forward to welcoming many more visitors in the years to come.”