Press release
Genghis exhibition: rare objects on display for very first time
In February 2017, the National Military Museum of the Netherlands (NMM) stages the European
premiere of the exhibition 'Genghis'. This exhibition tells the story of one of the greatest empires
that ever was and the impact it had. ‘Genghis’ will be presented at the NMM until the end of
August 2017.
Genghis, an empire built on horseback
The exhibition uses a variety of show-pieces to provide a glimpse of Genghis Kahn's life from a
military perspective. This exhibition is the most comprehensive introduction to Genghis Khan and the
Mongol empire ever presented internationally. Visitors will learn about the history of the
development of the empire and how Genghis, with the help of his army and military innovations,
rose to such fame. Reaching beyond the often told tales of the life of Genghis Khan, this exhibition
expands the story of the Mongols, revealing that the history of the Mongol empire is richer, more
exciting, and more important to the world we live in today than it could ever have been imagined.
Extraordinary treasures
Using wide-ranging contemporary sources, digital media and some of the rarest objects from the
museums of Inner Mongolia, this is the story of the Mongols as it has never been told before. Some
123 artefacts come from the Inner Mongolia Museum (Hohot, China), including a golden saddle,
whistling arrows and gold jewellery. It is for the first time that such a variety of artefacts is accessible
to the public outside of China. Genghis takes its visitors on an immersive journey through the
steppes, deserts and palaces of the Mongol Empire.
The exhibition 'Genghis' is a project of Nomad Exhibitions, in collaboration with the Inner Mongolia
Museum and the University of Edinburgh.
National Military Museum
The National Military Museum (NMM) is an iconic museum about the significance of the armed
forces for the Netherlands in the past, present and future. The museum illustrates this significance
using stories, activities and topical exhibitions you will not forget lightly. The museum boasts a huge
presentation hall where visitors can get close to a variety of imposing items from the collection, such
as aeroplanes, tanks, armoured vehicles and helicopters. For more information, go to www.nmm.nl.
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