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Gain Privileged Access to renowned museums, enjoy up-close views of acclaimed masterpieces and gather insights from distinguished music, film, dance, literature and visual arts experts.
Sharpen your drawing skills with Professor Emeritus Mark Keane
Tune in for Professor Emeritus Mark Keane’s latest class to learn how you can capture iconic landmarks through drawing on your next journey with us. In...
Alastair Miller in conversation with Ann Ziff at the Metropolitan Opera
Join host Alastair Miller once again as he travels to New York City to meet Ann Ziff, chairman of the Metropolitan Opera and godmother of the Viking Saturn....
Immerse yourself in nature with photographer George Sranko
Join Viking’s Head of Science and Sustainability Damon Stanwell-Smith for a thought-provoking conversation with esteemed naturalist and photographer Ge...
Examine the intricacies of the Oseberg Tapestry
Take another look at the intriguing Oseberg ship burial, including remnants of textiles and tapestries that remain today. Follow along as we delve into the s...
Sharpen your knowledge of world architecture with Professor Mark Keane
Join Professor Emeritus Mark Keane as he hosts a class on how to draw the landmarks you can visit on your next journey with us. Over the course of his extens...
Enjoy an orchestral performance with conductor Oliver Zeffman, countertenor Jakub Jósef Orliński and the Academy of St Martin in the Fields
To conclude this wonderful week of musical discovery, join us at the V&A, where Oliver Zeffman conducts the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields with supe...
Enjoy a special performance at London’s iconic Cutty Sark in Royal Museums Greenwich with conductor Oliver Zeffman, mezzo-soprano Dame Sarah Connolly and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Inspired by the turbulent yet tranquil movement of the sea, this magical performance was recorded at Royal Museums Greenwich’s Cutty Sark. Established...
Explore time and space through music at London’s Science Museum with the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields’s world-famous chamber orchestra
Experience the power of music written by some of the world’s greatest composers during this performance. Inspired by the recent Stephen Hawking at Work...
Deepen your appreciation of Beethoven’s most revered orchestral works at London’s British Library
Join us for this special concert featuring two of Ludwig van Beethoven’s most admired orchestral works—Symphony No. 6 (“Pastoral”) an...
Jean Newman Glock interviews acclaimed travel writer, photographer and author Chris Caldicott
We invite you to join Ambassador-at-Large Jean Newman Glock as she interviews travel writer, photographer and author Chris Caldicott. Learn about the early d...
Deepen your appreciation of music with Debbie Wiseman, OBE, composer, conductor and author of signature music for Viking
Award-winning composer, conductor and Viking godmother, Debbie Wiseman, OBE, is the esteemed composer of our 25th anniversary score entitled “Onwards.&...
Marvel at the Trafalgar Square Christmas Tree in London
Every year, an enormous Norwegian spruce is given by the city of Oslo as a token of Norwegian gratitude to the people of London for their support during Worl...
Exploring the universe of Norway's master of expressionism, Edvard Munch
Many will know Edvard Munch for his famous work The Scream, but he was an extremely prolific painter and created more than 40,000 pieces of art. On an exclus...
Deepen your appreciation of restoration at Sir John Soane’s Museum
Go behind the scenes of ongoing preservation efforts at Sir John Soane’s Museum in London during a screening of this captivating documentary. One of th...
Brush up on art history at London’s Royal Academy of Arts with Rebecca Lyons
Follow Rebecca Lyons, Director of Collections and Learning at the Royal Academy of Arts, one of our cultural partners, as she takes us on a guided tour to se...
Join Animals Asia’s founder Jill Robinson in conversation with Downton Abbey star Lesley Nicol
Jill Robinson is the founder of Animals Asia, a Hong Kong-based charity that seeks to improve the welfare of animals across Asia. In this episode, Jill is jo...
Uncover the strata of Maltese history with famed architect professor Richard England
Explore the incredible architecture of the island of Malta with professor Richard England, a renowned architect, poet, sculptor and photographer, whose own b...
Create your own sketch of the Parthenon with guest lecturer professor Mark Keane
Pick up paper and pencil and join us for a live drawing class to create your own sketch of one of the world’s most famous architectural monuments&mdash...
Make a pitstop in Málaga where engineering excellence and automotive heritage intersect with haute couture
Buckle up for an exclusive tour of the Automobile and Fashion Museum of Málaga where a collection of over 90 luxury cars sits alongside displays of ic...
Enter the world and mind of Norwegian master expressionist Edvard Munch
Many will know Edvard Munch for his famous work The Scream, but he was an extremely prolific painter and created more than 40,000 pieces of art. On an exclus...
Tour Elvis Presley’s Graceland estate with radio host Tom Brown and Archives & Exhibits Vice President Angie Marchese
Enjoy a behind-the-scenes glimpse at Graceland, the Memphis home of Elvis Presley, who resided there from 1957 to 1977. One of the most famous places in musi...
Return to Vienna’s Kunsthistorisches Museum with art educator Lara Bellenghi
Join us for another visit to the Kunsthistorisches Museum, home to one of Europe’s most impressive art collections, where we are led on an informative...
Tour Germany’s Meissen porcelain factory with Susanne Bochmann and Bianca Herbst
Discover the beautiful artistry of Germany’s world-famous Meissen porcelain factory, where fine dishware is still made by hand. During a tour with expe...
At home in Costa Rica with local guide Irene Arce Gonzalez
Discover the beauty of Costa Rica with guide Irene Arce Gonzalez, who takes us to some of her favorite places. Follow along as she journeys to the Tár...
Get a glimpse into Amsterdam’s past with guest lecturer Sherry Hutt, PhD
Discover the fascinating history of an iconic European city with guest lecturer Sherry Hutt, PhD, who presents “Amsterdam—Eight Centuries Along t...
Explore Vienna’s Kunsthistorisches Museum with art historian Daniel Uchtmann
Peer into one of Europe’s most impressive art collections during a tour of the Kunsthistorisches Museum with art historian Daniel Uchtmann, who serves...
Usher in the new year with a special ceremony from the Sacred Dancers of Angkor
Enjoy an exclusive performance by the Sacred Dancers of Angkor as they treat us to a special dance created just for Viking. In addition to blessing our ships...
Discover the Pirogovo Folk Architecture Museum
Join us on the sprawling grounds of the Pirogovo Folk Architecture Museum for an exclusive look at more than 200 wooden structures, relocated and rebuilt her...
Special tour of the Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation
Celebrate America’s rich history of achievement as we journey to the Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation for a special guided tour. Led by the mus...
Art in the Park in Wimbledon with guide Anna Targett and sculptor Tim Norris
Follow guide Anna Targett as she takes us through Wimbledon’s Cannizaro Park, pointing out its ancient trees, colorful flora and diverse fauna. Located...
Special film: Restoring the rooms of Sir John Soane’s Museum
See the richly appointed rooms returned to their former glory, at the of Sir John Soane’s Museum in London, during a special screening of the documenta...
The legacy of war art with Filmmaker Margy Kinmonth
Throughout history, war has served as the stimulus for some of our most powerful works of art—a theme explored in Margy Kinmonth’s documentary Wa...
Exploring Churchill’s finest hour with Historian Nigel Steel
Discover how Winston Churchill’s great speeches impacted the course of World War II with Nigel Steel, author, historian and curator for London’s...
Special film: Restoring Sir John Soane’s Museum
Go behind the scenes of recent preservation efforts at Sir John Soane’s Museum during a special screening of the documentary Opening up the Soane: A Tr...
A look at Norway’s iconic bunad with journalist Tone Skårdal Tobiasson
Explore the history and cultural significance of Norway’s celebrated national dress, the bunad, with fashion journalist and author Tone Skårdal T...
At home with LA Opera Connects
Discover the healing power of music with Stacy Brightman, vice president of LA Opera Connects, who is joined by members of the LA Opera in this special episo...
Take a musical journey through Lucerne with The Lucerne Festival
Journey with us to the charming Swiss city of Lucerne, home of the famed Lucerne Festival. Bringing together prominent figures in orchestral and chamber musi...
At home in England with EncoreEast dance company
Follow us on a journey to the east of England to meet with members of the United Kingdom’s EncoreEast dance collective. Beginning as a community projec...
Follow the Munch Museum to their new home with Karine Hagen
Go behind the scenes of the Munch Museum’s highly anticipated move to their new building in Oslo during this special episode of Museum Mondays hosted b...
Explore the Royal Horticultural Society Lindley Library with Charlotte Brooks and Fiona Davison
Discover rare botanical books and artwork at the RHS Lindley Library with Charlotte Brooks, art curator, and Fiona Davison, RHS head of libraries and exhibit...
An exclusive preview of a new art exhibition at London’s Royal Academy of Arts
Join Edith Devaney, contemporary curator at the Royal Academy of Arts, and Kari J. Brandtzaeg, curator at the Munch Museum, as they explore the work of two i...
Discover the Sutton Hoo helmet with Dr. Sue Brunning of the British Museum
Get an in-depth look at the iconic Sutton Hoo helmet—one of the most famous archaeological discoveries ever made—with Dr. Sue Brunning, curator o...
Explore Claude Monet’s life in Giverny with guest lecturer Caroline Holmes
Discover how an iconic French artist drew inspiration from his beloved garden as guest lecturer Caroline Holmes presents “Claude Monet’s Garden i...
Exploring Edvard Munch’s Ekely estate with Zeenat Amiri
Follow art historian Zeenat Amiri as she guides us through Edvard Munch’s Ekely estate and highlights the natural setting that would inspire Munch for...
Exploring the Royal Family’s artworks with Margy Kinmonth
British film director and producer Margy Kinmonth explores a treasure trove of rarely seen artworks created by members of the Royal Family, past and present.
The British Museum: Examining America's Fossils with Dr. Jill Cook
Discover the fascinating story behind the fossil remains of an American "monster" with Dr. Jill Cook of the British Museum.
The British Museum: Caring for the Collection with Sandra Smith
Go behind the scenes of the British Museum and discover how they manage the long-term care and preservation of the renowned museum’s collection. Watch now.
Director of The State Hermitage Museum, Dr. Mikhail Piotrovsky
Discover the wonders of St. Petersburg’s State Hermitage Museum, Russia, with Dr. Mikhail Borisovich Piotrovsky, the esteemed Director of the museum since 1992.
Michael Volpe, General Director and founder of Opera Holland Park: Noisy Pt. 2
Watch as Michael shares experiences from his life while discussing the evolution of his organization and the amazing work it does to introduce people to opera.
Natalia Sokolova: My Hermitage
Visit the Hermitage Museum with Natalia Sokolova, a PhD in Linguistics and Snr Lecturer at St. Petersburg State University, the oldest university in Russia.
Michael Volpe, General Director and Founder of Opera Holland Park: Noisy Pt. 1
Michael Volpe shares stories from his career, drawing on insights from his uplifting book, 'Noisy at the Wrong Times', which chronicles his childhood years.
Hermitage Revealed with Margy Kinmonth, Film Director and Artist
Witness the Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg through the eyes of BAFTA award-winning director Margy Kinmonth in her documentary film, 'Hermitage Revealed'.
Maestro James Conlon of the Los Angeles Opera
Step into the world of leading American conductor James Conlon, the acclaimed Music Director of the Los Angeles Opera. Free to watch on-demand on Viking.TV.
Geraldine Norman and the Hermitage Museum
Discover the wonders of St. Petersburg’s Hermitage Museum with Geraldine Norman, journalist, author and former director of the Hermitage Development Trust.
Private Viewing at Oslo's Munch Museum
Get an insider’s look into the world of artist Edvard Munch with private access to the Munch Museum’s newly opened exhibition, 'Yonder Edvard Munch and Nature'.
Ann Dumas, Curator at the Royal Academy of Arts
Go behind-the-scenes of the Royal Academy of Arts with the institute’s curator Ann Dumas for insights into one of the UK's most prestigious art institutions.
The Green Room with Signe Endresen, PhD
Journey through the world of Edvard Munch with PhD-scholar Signe Endresen who takes viewers for an in-depth look at Munch’s lesser-known series, The Green Room.
The Frieze of Life with Signe Endresen, PhD
Go behind-the-scenes at the Munch Museum with PhD-scholar Signe Endresen as she delves into the story behind Edvard Munch’s expansive Frieze of Life series.
Art Historian and Curator Kari J. Brandtzæg
Get a rare look at one of Edvard Munch’s most uplifting works, 'The Sun', and explore the meaning behind the painting with the Curator of the Munch Museum.
The Duke and the Bookseller
Get a glimpse into the world of English nobility as Nicky Dunne, Chairman of London bookshop Heywood Hill, talks with the Duke of Devonshire. Watch on-demand.
Digital Collection Coordinator Sivert Thue
Step into the heart of the Munch Museum’s storage facility and discover some of the rare Munch family photographs that are housed there. Watch now on Viking.TV.
Confessions of a Librarian
How can a small bookshop survive in the digital age? In this episode, join Nicky Dunne of London’s Heywood Hill bookshop, booksellers to Her Majesty the Queen.
Painting Conservator Linn Solheim
Discover the crucial role that conservation plays in keeping Munch’s iconic works accessible for generations to come with the Munch museum Painting Conservator.
Paintings Conservator, Mie Mustad
Learn about conservation at the Munch Museum while exploring the artist’s rarely exhibited painting, Naked Men in Landscape. Watch on-demand, on Viking.TV.
Behind "The Scream"
Watch as the Director of the Munch Museum introduces us to Edvard Munch’s most iconic work, The Scream, while exploring the history of this renowned masterpiece
Debbie Wiseman, OBE: Part 2
Join Debbie Wiseman, composer in residence at Classic FM and author of Viking’s signature music. The Traveler, for an engaging session of piano and composition.
At Home with Director Stein Olav Henrichsen
Join the Director of the Munch Museum Stein Olav Henrichsen at his home for an enriching conversation. Watch as he discusses the life and work of Edvard Munch.
Debbie Wiseman, OBE: Part 1
Join Debbie Wiseman, composer of our signature score, The Traveler, as she hosts her first interactive session of piano and composition from her home in London.
Privileged Access to the Munch Museum
Take a guided tour behind the closed doors of Oslo's Munch Museum and learn the history and significance of selected Edvard Munch masterpieces, on Vking.TV.
