The Mercury Bay Museum in conjunction with the Mercury Bay Library present an afternoon of archaeology to celebrate New Zealand Archaeology Week. Can you discover who was here by their rubbish? Join us for an interactive session at the Mercury Bay Library, Whitianga. No booking required, free to attend - best suited for 5-15yr olds.
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Join Dr Caroline Phillips and her team for an insiders perspective of the work of an archaeological consultant in New Zealand. Archaeology is both a method of investigation and process of discovery aimed at understanding how people lived in the past. Archaeological consultants investigate heritage sites that will be damaged by earthworks such as roading,
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The University of Auckland will be offering guided tours of the new Archaeology and Biological Anthropology Laboratories. Small group tours will run every 30 minutes from 4pm and anthropologists will be in the atrium of Building 201 to answer your questions! Please book in advance via EventBrite: https://uoa-anthro-tours.eventbrite.com Anthropology Laboratories University of Auckland – Building
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Join Heritage Preservation and Field Support Solutions (HPFS Solutions) for a tour of their studio facilities where they will showcase some of the recent archaeological materials undergoing study and conservation. Location and details to be sent after registration. Maximum number of attendees is 15. Please note the spaces are wheelchair accessible with the exception of the
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Join us for an exciting evening of exploration and discovery at our Archaeology Week Pub Quiz! Whether you're a seasoned archaeologist, casual enthusiast, or simply curious about the past, this event is for you! Come with your friends, enjoy a pint, and see who can dig up the most answers. To register a team
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Stone Artefact Cataloguing Around the time of the 1969-1971 construction of the Tiwai Point Aluminium Smelter, the McFarlanes, a young family interested in archaeology, explored Tiwai Point and recovered numerous stone artefacts. Treasured by the family for many years, these artefacts are now finding their way south again. To help that a team of the
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Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be an archaeologist? For Archaeology Week 2025, join Heritage New Zealand staff to try your hand at sorting, cleaning, cataloguing, and investigating some Dunedin artefacts that are over 100 years old! We’ll also try out dressing up as an archaeologist—photos encouraged! There will be a range of
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Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga and Christchurch Archaeology Project bring you the Ōtautahi Festival Archaeology on 10 May 2025 at Te Whare Waiutuutu Kate Sheppard House. This will be a FREE outside event for families celebrating our national Archaeology Week and will run from 11am-3pm Have a go at excavation, sorting, and assembling broken china.
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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
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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. Hands on activities which include navigating an archaeology trail on site, making cyanotypes and exploring our archaeology collection. In partnership with Kaikoura Museum. Suitable for all ages Free Event No bookings required,
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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 2025. Poland has a long and rich history of fossils and artefacts buried in its rich multi-cultural heritage. Learn how some fascinating discoveries were made by ordinary people. See a re-created open air
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