Viking® (www.viking.com) (NYSE: VIK) has announced a new partnership with Museums Victoria, one of the largest public museum organisations in Australia, which will see Viking sponsor the upcoming exhibition: Treasures of the Viking Age: The Galloway Hoard.
The Galloway Hoard is a rare and unique collection of Viking-age mementos, jewellery and heirlooms and is considered one of the most important archaeological discoveries of the century. Featuring items buried around AD 900 and discovered by metal detectorists in 2014, The Galloway Hoard brings together materials and treasures from the early medieval kingdoms of Britain and Ireland, mainland Europe and as far away as Central Asia. The exhibition is being produced in collaboration with National Museums Scotland.
“We are very pleased to partner with the museum and help bring one of the world’s most extraordinary Viking-age collections to Melbourne. This is a rare and exciting opportunity to connect Viking travel partners with Museums Victoria’s vision to inspire and enrich visitors through knowledge and experiences. We are looking forward to inviting our culturally curious guests to explore the significance of the Viking-age treasures featured in this once-in-a-lifetime exhibition,” said Michelle Black, ANZ Managing Director, Viking.
Museums Victoria has been creating knowledge, entertaining visitors and building Victoria’s State Collection for 160 years.
Viking shares a vision to inspire curiosity and a deeper understanding of culture and history through education and immersive experiences respectively. Viking offers destination-focused travel experiences For The Thinking Person™ through onboard cultural insights and enrichment programs, while Museums Victoria brings to life the opportunity for exploration of bold new ideas and smarter ways of doing things.
Lynley Crosswell, Chief Executive Officer and Director, Museums Victoria, commented: “We are delighted to welcome Viking as a sponsor for the Treasures of the Viking Age: The Galloway Hoard exhibition. Melbourne Museum helps people understand and connect with the world around us and view our cultures and history through different perspectives. Viking’s contribution reflects our shared ethos of creating engaging and compelling experiences of global relevance.”
Treasures of the Viking Age: The Galloway Hoard opens at the Melbourne Museum on 29 August 2025 until 26 January 2026.
