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Past Exhibitions

Great White North: Canadian Jewellery

Permanent Gallery opened in 2019

This year we are pleased to introduce a new addition to the permanent collection including significant works by Canada's eminent sculptors and jewellery designers. It is the only permanent display of contemporary Canadian jewellery outside North America.

Art is Where the Heart is
Huh Dong-hwa

October 21, 2016 ~ January 13, 2017

The contagious, multi-colored optimism of Huh Dong-hwa’s brooches is a celebration of freedom and an expansion of self-expression, in a world where jewellery loses its exclusiveness to one sex or age.

Masterpieces with Painted Jewels

September 21 ~ December 11, 2016

The exhibition invites the viewers to take on the role of a story teller and to create their own story about the paintings with a particular focus on the jewellery and how it fits into their story.

Fashion of Art Deco

September 30 ~ November 29, 2015

"Fashion of Art Deco" exhibition features the highlights from the World Jewellery Museum's Art Deco collection including the jewellery, handbags and dresses.

A LITTLE CLAY ON THE SKIN
New Ceramic Jewellery

May 28 ~ November 9, 2014

The collaboration between Fondation d’entreprise Bernardaud and the World Jewellery Museum enables us to ponder on the meaning of "tradition", "value", and "preservation".

Beyond Liaisons
Art Jewellery

September 5 ~ October 27, 2013

The World Jewellery Museum proudly presents the first major exhibition in Asia to explore the visual dialogue between art jewellery created by well-established international living artists and traditional jewellery from various cultures around the world.

Dialogue in Time

July 10 ~ September 20, 2012

In the "Dialogue in Time" exhibition 250 "highlights" have been selected from the museum collection, which is one of the world’s most comprehensive collections of jewellery. The exhibition also features jewellery and design works by contemporary artists.

Lovers from Prague
Czech Jewellery

October 6 ~ December 30, 2010

The 100 works of jewellery featured in the exhibition represent the rich jewellery heritage of the Czech Republic by presenting a visual dialogue between the Czech garnet jewellery and the contemporary designers.

From China

July 17 ~ November 30, 2008

In the spirit of celebrating the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, “From China” exhibition held by the World Jewellery Museum will provide an opportunity to further strengthen the cultural bridge between the two nations.

Handbag My Love

December 4, 2008 ~ May 30, 2009

The exhibition presents a wide-ranging variety of handbags from the museum collection which illustrates a woman’s changing role in society and changing attitudes about femininity.

The Art of Plastic

November 20 ~ December 30, 2007

With the introduction of the first plastic in the late 19th century, the plastic jewellery industry came of age by mid-20th century. The exhibition presents a wide-ranging collection of costume jewellery which illustrates the changing attitudes about femininity.

Beads Make the World Go Round

July 17, 2007 ~ July 24, 2008

The exhibition reveals the evolution of the bead as an integral part of the history of mankind. The World Jewellery Museum is home to over 150 items of beaded jewellery, costumes, and accessories from various cultures.

Ring DNA

November 7 ~ December 31, 2006

The symbolism connected with rings is rich which represents the theatre of life. The exhibition explores the long journey of rings that has accompanied human history, and uncovers the secrets locked inside their DNA.

The Unextinguishable Dream of African Masters

October 4 ~ October 16, 2005

"The Unextinguishable Dream of African Masters" explores various wonders of the African continent through museum artifacts. The exhibition showcases objects with hidden stories from Ethiopia, Sudan, Morocco, Nigeria, Ivory Coast, and South Africa.