WONDER: Why We Believe in Magic
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WONDER: Why We Believe in Magic

4 February 2027 to 18 April 2027

A major exhibition on why we believe in magic, with a 40,000-year-old carving, a nineteenth-century witch in a bottle, crystal balls and immersive works including a magic mirror.

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Journeying across time and cultures, the exhibition explores how magic has shaped the way we understand, imagine and navigate the world, from ancient rituals and alchemy to contemporary phenomena such as WitchTok and AI. When you step inside, you'll discover extraordinary objects spanning thousands of years. Encounter rare historical treasures including a 40,000-year-old carving, the famous nineteenth-century 'witch in a bottle', crystal balls and magical manuscripts....

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