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Bring your keen, young explorer for a hands-on archaeology workshop designed for kids aged 7 and up*. This year it’s all about ‘finds’. As well as making our own ancient
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5 events,Piece together the past with an archaeological treasure hunt. Follow the clues to find hidden artefacts, find and identify Makers Marks and document your discovery. Suitable for children 5 –
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Walk through Time Archaeology Tour with visitor host Sandy Johnson. With archaeology displays, quizzes and afternoon tea. Small groups of 15-20 per tour. Cost: $28 adults; $18 members and children
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Join us on a fascinating tour of the remains of Aotearoa New Zealand's fourth Anglican mission station and early theological college, still visible on the surface. Examine the surrounding landscape Brief Description: Central Whanganui has a rich history of occupation and use by both Māori, and European settlers, before 1900. Join archaeologist and heritage consultant Hamish Crimp, and historian and Whanganui |
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“Finders aren’t keepers” Discover the archaeology of our area and the underlying principles of what you do if you find something and why. Suitable for all ages. Free event. No
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Discover an Iron Age lake fort, Vikings and the hidden jewels of an emperor in Poland as part of NZ Archaeology Week 2026. Poland has a long and rich history Join archaeologist Caroline Phillips to view artefacts and learn about what has been found and what has not been found. This talk will be followed by a walk around Highwic.
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“All seems so lovely because all is home” wrote Katherine Mansfield to Ida Baker, April 1918. “Home” is both a physical place, and a concept of safety, comfort, and belonging. In |
1 event,Historian Elizabeth Cox will talk about the wonderful plan of Wellington created by surveyor Thomas Ward in the late 19th century. “Ward documented hotels, theatres, oyster saloons, brothels, shops, stables, |
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Meet at the Little Shoal Bay entrance to the reserve, off Council Terrace, Northcote. Join our community parks team for a free guided walk through the beautiful Le Roys Bush. Five short (10 minutes) talks by Wellington archaeologists on topics as varied as Wellington’s gold rush. Queer archaeology, and what archaeology can tell us about gender. From tiny house to |
3 events,As part of Archaeology Week, we are open: Wed 6th May - Sat 9th May 10 am - 4pm with fossils on display and sand tables for children to explore
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Discover Polish archaeologists' work in Poland and around the world, from the Iron Age Biskupin Fort, Katyn Forest and Warsaw to Egypt and South America. Come and unearth links between
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Join Heritage Preservation this Archaeology Week, in partnership with the New Zealand Archaeological Association, for an engaging introduction to how archaeological collections are cared for in Aotearoa. We’re opening our |
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Speaker: James L. Flexner Venue: Hutton Lecture Theatre, Tuhara Otago Museum Time: 5pm for drinks and nibbles (cash bar) Talk starts at 5.30pm Fees: Free to attend - online option |
3 events,Renowned Wellington archaeologist Victoria Grouden will give an illustrated talk about the archaeological investigations she’s undertaken at Turnbull House, as part of its strengthening project. Free event. |
6 events,A Stone wall workshop with Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Area Manager Bill Edwards at Edmonds Ruins, Kerikeri. Lessons given in stonewalling, how to lay a stone wall that looks Led by local archaeologist and heritage consultant Patrick Harsveldt. The Ngāti Toa Domain includes the sites of Paremata Pā, Thom’s Whaling Station (est. 1835), and the Paremata Barracks (constructed 1847).
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An outside event for families to celebrate Archaeology Week, Have a go at excavation, sorting and writing up. Examine real artefacts from archaeologists and the Canterbury Museum. There will be
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Walk through Time Archaeology Tour with visitor host Sandy Johnson. With archaeology displays, quizzes and afternoon tea. Small groups of 15-20 per tour. Cost: $28 adults; $18 members and children |
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