Are you ready to discover all the cultural and symbolic connections between the Hallownest Kingdom in Hollow Knight and our world?

Explore the items in the exhibition following either the Historical Narrative or the Game Narrative. You can also switch in between if you are curious about one or the other! Both are very insightful and will make you want to search for more connections yourself!

You don't have much time? Don't worry! You are in the right place if you are here for a quick visit or want to discover every insect and hero hiding in the corners of this exhibition! You can also learn more about the related items through their QR codes.

About Hollow Knight

Hollow Knight is a 2D epic adventure game made by studio Team Cherry.

Set in the mysterious, underground world of Hallownest. The main character is a small but brave bug - going by the same name as the game itself - exploring ancient ruins, battling strange creatures and uncovering hidden secrets.

The game offers a rich and unforgettable journey through its beautiful hand-drawn art and atmospheric storytelling.

Discover more about the lore of the game in the fanmade wiki page!

Items

St. Patrick’s Well

A mysterious Italian well reflects Dirtmouth’s quiet decay and hidden depths.

Pilgrim Badge

A medieval token of faith echoes the worn paths and past purposes of the Forgotten Crossroads.

Noh Mask

This Japanese theatre mask echoes the beastly heads mounted on poles, marking power and warning in fungal lands.

Dream Handscroll

A 15th-century Japanese scroll reveals dreamlike layers of memory and meaning.

Golden Spider Silk

Delicate silk once wrapped around tube-like tools recalls Deepnest’s strange cocooned relics: echoes of silent preservation.

Memento Mori

A haunting dual-face sculpture reflects the game’s tension between decay and remembrance.

Warrè's People's Hive

A natural beehive design mirrors The Hive’s living, layered community.

Urethral Syringe

A tool of healing and precision, echoing Greenpath’s quiet resistance against the creeping infection in Hallownest.

Balcony Front

An ornate architectural detail reflects the grandeur and melancholy of the City of Tears.

Decorative Frieze

This carved motif mirrors the glowing lanterns of Crystal Peak, linking artistic pattern to a world shaped by light and labor.

Ships in the Dark

These ethereal boats echo the dreamlike stillness of the Resting Grounds, where memory drifts in quiet, ghostly waters.

Accordion

This antique accordion reflects the melancholic music of Brumm in Hollow Knight, echoing through the wind-swept cliffs.

Elevator

This decorative elevator echoes the ornate lifts of Hollow Knight’s City of Tears, blending elegance with vertical exploration.

Oak Panel

Dark, carved wood hints at the Royal Waterways’ buried stories and rot.

Marble Column

This marble column recalls the monumental, timeworn architecture of the Ancient Basin, evoking grandeur lost to decay.

Stained Glass Window

This colorful window refracts light like the Gardens’ beauty layered over danger.

Choose Your Narrative

In the exhibition page, click on the Area name to follow the Game Narrative while to follow the Historical Narrative click on the Year!

Historical Hollow Knight

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