The Mildenhall Treasure Mixed Reality Exhibition

Discover one of Britain’s greatest archaeological stories through an extraordinary blend of history and cutting-edge technology. The Mildenhall Treasure Mixed Reality Exhibition offers visitors a unique opportunity to experience the excitement of uncovering one of the most important Roman discoveries ever made in Britain.

The Mildenhall Treasure was discovered in a Suffolk field in 1942 and consists of 34 magnificent pieces of late Roman silver tableware dating from the 4th century AD. Using mixed reality headsets, visitors step into a digitally recreated version of the original discovery site. Rather than viewing artefacts behind glass, you are invited to view the landscape, uncover exquisitely detailed 3D model replicas of the Roman silver from the ground, and examine each object as if you were the person who first discovered the hoard.

Developed by Xibitr, digital heritage Mixed Reality specialists in partnership with Mildenhall Museum, the exhibition combines archaeology, innovation and storytelling to create an accessible experience for visitors of all ages.

What to expect

• You do not need any previous knowledge of archaeology or technology to enjoy the exhibition.
• Mixed reality means that digital images are placed into the real world using a special headset. In this exhibition, the headset allows you to see a recreation of the Suffolk landscape where the treasure was discovered, appearing as though in the ground in front of you.
• You will be able to look around the recreated discovery site, uncover the objects and examine them in detail. The objects you see are highly detailed 3D models of computer-generated versions of the original artefacts that you can view from different angles.
• Staff will explain how to use the equipment and guide you through the experience.

The exhibition is suitable for visitors of all ages.

School groups can also book the experience by contacting the box office directly.