Throughout this national festival, join us for family-friendly activities and special talks from local archaeology experts.

Collect your archaeology passport and let it lead you through the museum, discovering activities and games as you go.

Join a short tour to discover Antoinette Powell-Cotton’s career and contribution to archaeological discovery in Minnis Bay.

Dive into the big dig pit to discover fascinating finds.

Measure your grown-up and learn how to use a measuring rod- helpful in scaling images.

Get arty with pottery drawing.

Play the ‘archaeology or palaeontology’ quiz with us.

The festival will also feature special talks from local archaeology experts including Victoria Hosegood on The Thanet Archaeological Landscape Mapping Project and Dr Pete Knowles on “The Lost Worlds of the Palaeolithic, the evidence from East Kent”. 

Facebook iconFriday 18th July – Sunday 3rd August (Fri, Sat & Sun)

Facebook icon11am - 4pm

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  • Adult (17+) £5
  • Child (4-16) £4
  • Concession (65+, disabled, student) £4.50
  • Infant FREE
  • Powell-Cotton Member FREE
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