Superheroes, supervillains, supernatural happenings – they’re extraordinary creative imaginings and the very stuff of myths. Mythologies have played a fundamental role the world over in shaping cultures, beliefs and identities.

Tales of immortal beings interweave with the fabric of human consciousness, to spawn the moral codes by which many live their lives.

Our wide-ranging, ever-evolving exhibition delves into myths and mythologies, ancient and modern, reflecting upon both their historical impact and their influence in today’s world.