Digging Into the Past: Become an Archaeologist for the day!

Have you ever wondered what it is like to be an archaeologist? What is archaeology? What do archaeologists do?

Join us at Auckland Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira during Archaeology Week! This family-friendly event offers a unique opportunity to become an archaeologist for the day and explore the fascinating world of uncovering history.

Archaeology is all about putting together clues from the material left behind to understand the past. Learn about the methods and technology used by archaeologists to solve puzzles and discover how people used to live, what they ate and what tools they used. Meet archaeologists and try hands on activities such as sorting shell and bone, reconstructing pottery vessels, and so much more!

Find us in the Orientation Space of the South Atrium.

Read more about what Auckland Museum archaeologists do here