2026 Annual Meeting

The 2026 Annual Meeting will be held in San Francisco, CA, from January 7-10.

The hotel reservation portal is now open! The Hilton San Francisco Union Square is the official hotel for the 2026 Annual Meeting. You can also reserve by calling 1-800-HILTONS; please mention the group name (AIA & SCS Joint Meeting) when making a phone reservation.

AIA Archaeology Hour: Wednesday, January 28

Join the AIA for an Archaeology Hour lecture with Danyelle Means on “NAGPRA as a Path to Healing and Reciprocity.” This talk reframes the law as an opportunity for healing, reciprocity, and renewed relationships between museums, archaeologists, and Indigenous communities. The talk airs on Wednesday, January 28 at 8pm Eastern/7pm Central/6pm Mountain/5pm Pacific.

ARCHAEOLOGY Magazine: November/December

Published by the Archaeological Institute of America for over 75 years, the November/December 2025 issue of ARCHAEOLOGY explores the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, Mesopotamian spies, Inca recordkeeping, and George Washington’s near-death experience.

Explore the Cultural Heritage Advocacy Toolkit

The AIA has released a comprehensive toolkit designed to support individuals and institutions in advocating for the protection of archaeological resources and cultural heritage. This resource includes legislative tracking tools, guidance on executive orders affecting nonprofits, and letter templates to help you engage effectively at the local, national, and international levels.

Uncovering Easter Island Special Offer!

Uncovering Easter Island
We know you loved Uncovering Troy and Uncovering Pylos, the previous publications in the Archaeological Institute of America’s Uncovering series. We are excited to bring you the newest edition, Uncovering Easter Island. Now, you can receive all three Uncovering publications with a minimum donation of $75.

Museum and Book Recommendations

Looking to visit a museum?
The AJA website keeps a list of current and upcoming museum exhibitions happening around the world. Check it out before planning your next museum visit. They also offer museum and book reviews that you can read and explore.

2026 Annual Meeting

AIA Archaeology Hour

Archaeology Magazine

Advocacy Toolkit

Uncovering Publication Special Offer

AJA Museum and Book Reviews

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Archaeology Magazine

ARCHAEOLOGY has been published continuously for more than 75 years by the Archaeological Institute of America, which is dedicated to supporting archaeological inquiry and to fostering the pursuit of knowledge about human heritage. The November/December 2025 issue of ARCHAEOLOGY features new research on the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Other stories include the undercover work of Mesopotamian spies, untangling Inca recordkeeping, and George Washington’s near-death experience.

American Journal of Archaeology

The AJA has set the standard for respected scholarship of Mediterranean archaeology since 1885. The October 2025 issue contains articles on settlement patterns at Aššur, the concept of Hellenization at Sagalassos, Egyptian-looking censers from Pompeii and Herculaneum, and the transport of marble objects in the Levant. Open-access content includes a study exploring whether epidemic disease struck ancient Amarna, a review of the First Kings of Europe exhibition, and necrologies for Colin Renfrew and T.L. Shear, Jr.

National Lecture Program

The AIA is pleased to present its 129th National Lecture Program, running from September 2024 through April 2025. Top scholars from North America and abroad are presenting a wide range of current archaeological topics and, as always, lectures are free to the public—everyone is welcome to attend.

interactive Digs

Follow an excavation project as it happens. Interactive Digs are an opportunity to see an excavation unfold in real time. Archaeologists post regular updates from the field, answer questions, and describe life on a dig.

AIA tours

Travel with an engaging and informative AIA Tours lecturer, plus trip managers and local guides. Each well-paced itinerary offers ample time at each site. By traveling on an AIA Tour you directly support the Archaeological Institute of America (AIA) while personally gaining the benefit of the AIA’s network of scholars and worldwide contacts.

field projects

Interested in participating in an archaeological project? The AIA has resources for people looking to get into the field through the Archaeological Fieldwork Opportunities Bulletin (AFOB).