There is a lot happening behind the display cases at The Viking Museum right now. During the spring, several new archaeological objects have joined the museum’s collection thanks to our long-standing collaboration with Gotland Museum and Sigtuna Museum. Together, we continue to bring Viking Age stories to life through objects that once belonged to real people and that still inspire questions, fascination, and curiosity today.
The museum now features two brand-new display cases and two updated exhibitions showcasing archaeological finds from different parts of Viking Age Scandinavia. Among the new additions is a display dedicated to warrior-related artefacts, highlighting aspects of warfare, craftsmanship, and Viking Age burial practices.
We have also updated the exhibition featuring the remarkable female grave from Gotland, where jewellery and personal belongings offer a closer insight into life and death during the Viking Age. Another updated display focuses on objects connected to the inhabitants of Viking Age Sigtuna, a town associated with the establishment of Christianity and an important centre for trade and cultural exchange.
Among the most intriguing additions this spring are a skull and a jawbone with filed teeth. Why these teeth were modified remains a mystery that archaeologists have yet to solve. Was it a marker of status, group identity, or something entirely different? The questions are many, and we are always happy to discuss the various theories with our visitors.
At the museum, several of these theories are presented through different interpretations and perspectives. The phenomenon of modified Viking Age teeth continues to fascinate researchers, guides, and now our visitors as well.
We are proud and delighted to present these valuable archaeological artefacts as part of the experience at The Viking Museum, in collaboration with Gotland Museum and Sigtuna Museum.