[BCMA] See Stonehenge in a new light at the Royal BC Museum

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May 10, 2024

*See Stonehenge in a new light at the Royal BC Museum*

VICTORIA, BC —Discover one of the most mysterious and unique stone
monuments in the world and what it meant to the people who built it with
*Stonehenge,* now open at the Royal BC Museum.

“This insightful exhibition walks you through the evolution of Stonehenge
featuring over 400 ancient artifacts, interactive installations and
immersive videos that shine a light on the science and people behind the
monument,” says Tracey Drake, CEO, Royal BC Museum. “We are thrilled to
share the stories of one of the most iconic World Heritage sites.”

Expert archaeological insight and cutting-edge scientific research help
visitors to shed light on some of the mysteries surrounding *Stonehenge*.

“There have been so many discoveries in the last few years,” says Mike
Parker Pearson, Professor of British Later Prehistory at the Institute of
Archaeology in University College London. “It’s a real revolution in our
knowledge about Stonehenge and the people who built it.”

The exhibition was previously at the War Memorial Museum in Auckland and
has gone through a significant refresh since it was last on display. The
exhibition now primarily focuses on the people who built Stonehenge and
includes the belongings of the Stonehenge and Amesbury archers, both of
which have never been seen before in North America.

This stone circle is unique because it is the only one in which the stones
were moved long distances, shaped with stone tools, and jointed together.
It is also the only lintelled henge in the world. It was not built in
isolation, but is part of the larger landscape of burial mounds and
ceremonial sites that were possibly intended to unify the west and east of
Britain.

*Stonehenge* is now open at the Royal BC Museum and runs until January 5,
2025. This exhibition is produced by MuseumsPartner in Austria in
collaboration with English Heritage, and with thanks to the National Trust,
The Salisbury Museum and Wiltshire Museum.

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*About the Royal BC Museum*: The Royal BC Museum explores the province’s
human history and natural history, advances new knowledge and understanding
of BC, and provides a dynamic forum for discussion and a place for
reflection. The museum and archives celebrate culture and history, telling
the stories of BC in ways that enlighten, stimulate and inspire. Located in
Victoria on the territory of the lək̓ʷəŋən (Lekwungen) peoples, known today
as the Songhees and Esquimalt nations, we are a hub of community
connections in BC—on-site, off-site and online—taking pride in our
collective histories.

For tickets to IMAX® Victoria and the Royal BC Museum, including combo
tickets for both attractions, visit: Tickets
<https://royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/visit/plan-your-visit/buy-tickets>

Memberships are back! Pick yours up today: Membership
<https://royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/royal-bc-museum-membership>

For information about visiting the Royal BC Museum, visit: Plan Your Visit
<https://royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/visit/plan-your-visit/visiting-us>

*Media contact*:
Jamie Toth
Corporate Communications Manager
250-920-9097
news at royalbcmuseum.bc.ca
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