WONDER: Why We Believe in Magic

Thu 4 Feb · Embankment Galleries · WC2R

Hosted by Somerset House

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Favourited Favourited Close Your favourites Search Close 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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