Hands-on archaeology activity for children aged 7 to 12 to work with genuine Roman finds, part of the Verulamium Museum October half-term programme.
Archaeology for Families runs at Verulamium Museum from Tuesday 27 to Friday 30 October, part of the museum's October half-term programme. It's a hands-on session for children aged 7 to 12, who need to be accompanied by an adult. There are two morning slots every day, one at 10.30 and another at 11.30, so you can pick the one that fits your morning best.
The whole point is to let kids work with genuine finds. They get to see how archaeologists actually record and analyse objects recovered from the ground, rather than just reading about it in a book. It's pitched as a family-friendly introduction to the subject, so it's more about getting stuck in than sitting through a lecture. The activity runs indoors, which is a relief if the October weather decides to be particularly miserable.
It's worth keeping in mind where you'll be. Verulamium Museum is built on one of Britain's largest Roman cities, so the Roman treasures and mosaics you see in the galleries are from the very ground beneath your feet. The session sits right in the middle of that, and it's included with admission, so if you're already planning a visit, it's an easy addition to the day. There's no pre-booking needed, but places are limited and work on a first-come, first-served basis, so it's worth arriving a bit early if you've got your heart set on a particular slot.
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To recap: it runs Tuesday 27 to Friday 30 October, with sessions at 10.30 and 11.30 each morning. It's for children aged 7 to 12 with an adult, held indoors at Verulamium Museum, St Michael's Street, St Albans, AL3 4SW, and included with admission.
