About the exhibition
Found all over the world, amber, fossilised tree resin, can vary
widely in appearance and has many different uses. On display will
be pieces from across the globe, from Borneo to the Baltic, Sicily
to Scotland. Used for centuries as a decorative artefact, amber was
also treasured for its perceived magical powers, crafted into
charms and amulets to heal and ward off evil spirits.
Amber also has the unique capacity to preserve fragile life that
is millions of years old, opening a special window into the past.
The exhibition explores how scientists are continuing to make
exciting new discoveries based on life forms preserved in
amber.
You can see inside the exhibition
here.