In the Age of Vikings – Halla’s Story

24 April 2026 – 28 February 2027, Sali

What was life like in Lower Satakunta just over a thousand years ago? What do burial finds tell us about everyday life in the past? Opening in spring, the Satakunta Museum exhibition In the Age of the Vikings – The Story of Halla takes visitors into the world of the Late Iron Age.

Your guide to the past is Halla, through whom the exhibition explores Viking Age life in Lower Satakunta. What was daily life like – where did people live, what did they eat, and how did they dress? Whom did they meet, and what kinds of networks was Lower Satakunta part of? How was death understood and treated? The exhibition also asks whether there were Viking warriors in the Satakunta region or in Finland more broadly. In the exhibition, you can even meet Halla in her own home.

The exhibition also shows how archaeological research has changed over the decades. New methods, from DNA analysis to materials research, continue to reveal new information. A recent research case is included, demonstrating how even a single find can open new perspectives on ancient life in Lower Satakunta.

You can explore the story of Halla starting Friday, 24 April.