The “meaningful” finds will be on display for the public
The Knutsford Hoard will be on display(Image: National Museums Liverpool)
A new exhibition filled with rare items will be arriving in Liverpool city centre soon. The exhibition, called ‘Treasure: History Unearthed’, will showcase a range of historic artefacts, including Bronze Age gold, Viking Silver and hoards of coins which were uncovered as part of historic treasure hauls.
Set to be showcased at the National Museum Liverpool on the city’s waterfront, the exhibition will be open to the public in seven weeks. Guess will be able to explore the exhibition from Saturday, September 13 to Sunday, March 29. The exhibition is said to feature “the largest collection of archaeological treasure ever shown in the region”, with finds from the North West and Wales.
Highlights will include key items from several national and regional institutions including the British Museum, Amgueddfa Cymru – Museum Wales and Flintshire Museum Collections. With beautiful jewellery accidentally lost and vast hoards that were buried on purpose, the displays will uncover 5,000 years of stories.
Curator Vanessa Oakden said: “We’re thrilled to bring together this extraordinary collection of objects together for the first time, highlighting the fascinating stories behind them.
A Rossett lock ring damaged and crumpled.(Image: ©Wrexham County Borough Museum)
“What makes this even more meaningful is that the exhibition is presented in both English and Welsh, making it more inclusive and accessible to visitors. Treasures: History Unearthed is a special moment for National Museums Liverpool and for the North West of England.
“It highlights the significant work being done through the Portable Antiquities Scheme and highlights why the Treasure Act is vital for both protecting and sharing heritage.”
The exhibition is curated by National Museums Liverpool’s archaeology team, with the stories being told in both English and Welsh. Kids go free to the display, whereas adult tickets are £5.
A Heronbridge Hoard / Eccleston Hoard C1st AD coin(Image: West Cheshire Museums)
While the exhibition is in the city, on the second Saturday of each month between October and February, guests can join the curators for a tour of the exhibition.
This will allow visitors to “learn more about the amazing objects on display including weapons, hoards and fabulous jewellery as well as the brilliant work done by archaeologists, metal detectorists and the Portable Antiquities Scheme to uncover and record stories from the past”.
Tickets cost £15 and include entrance to the exhibition and the curator-led tour.
This weekend the museum will be supporting Sahir’s stage of Liverpool Pride 2025 with a host of events across the weekend.
People turned out with signs saying “love is love” as thousands took to the streets for Liverpool Pride(Image: Liverpool Echo)
On Friday, July 25, the festivities will kick off with a Pride marketplace, where visitors can learn more from some of the organisations supporting LGBTQ+ communities across the city. Then, in the evening, the Museum hosts a special Pride edition of NML Xtra.
Hosted by Drag Race UK’s Sister Sister, the NML Xtra promises to be filled with performances, including Naya Thorn, Liverpool’s Rainbow Chorus, and House of Suarez. Tickets cost £10 and the event starts at 7 pm
On Saturday, July 27, the Museum of Liverpool will host a family-friendly festival that “celebrates love in all its forms”. Activities include performances, craft sessions and storytelling. You can see the full line up here.