The Staffordshire Hoard

The largest hoard of Anglo-Saxon gold ever found

Explore the hoard

A window on the life of England in the 7th Century AD and the world of its warrior elite.

Staffordshire Hoard secrets revealed

Following a decade of research, a landmark publication reveals the importance of the Staffordshire Hoard to our knowledge of British and world history.

A trove of military items which lay hidden for 1400 years

What do we know about the Staffordshire Hoard?

Bringing the hoard back to life

Discover the essential conservation work that helped to discover the secrets of the Hoard.

Staffordshire Hoard helmets revealed for public display

Research reveals approximately a third of the fragments in the Staffordshire Hoard come from a very high-status helmet.

Find out more

Where to see the Staffordshire Hoard

Stoke: The Potteries Museum and Art Gallery

Opening Times:

Monday – Saturday 10am – 5pm
Sunday 11am – 4pm

Entry:

FREE entrance. Please phone 01782 232323 to book a time slot for your visit.

Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery

Opening Times:

The Staffordshire Hoard is not currently on display at Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery.

Wednesday – Sunday 10am – 5pm.

Entry:

FREE entrance.  Please pre-book your timed ticket to visit the Museum and Art Gallery.

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