Western Massachusetts Society IAD Fair
In honor of International Archaeology Day, please join us for an archaeology fair on Saturday, October 14, 12:00-3:00 pm. Visit activity tables to learn about the past: write your name […]
In honor of International Archaeology Day, please join us for an archaeology fair on Saturday, October 14, 12:00-3:00 pm. Visit activity tables to learn about the past: write your name […]
Join us to learn more about archaeology! Learn about archaeological projects run by Western MA archaeologists Take a Minecraft tour of the site of Malthi, Greece Hands-on crafts and activities for kids (write your name in Egyptian hieroglyphs, cuneiform, and Linear B, make your own Roman mosaic, and more!) See what portions of the Quabbin […]
Archaeology Month Event at Phillips Recreation Center at Phillips Park. The grounds were once the site of Southern Amusement Park and also has evidence of Native American habitation. There will be archaeology exhibits, demonstrations, lectures, and interactive displays. This event is free and open to the public. No tickets or pre-registration is required.
The Packard Proving Grounds, a national Registered Historic Site, will offer a lecture on the findings of this year's dig season. Learn where we worked, what was found, future plans, and see some of the artifacts, visit the site, and learn their history. PPG members: free; non-members: $5
Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays at 2:00 pm October 1, 2023–April 21, 2024. See blackout dates.* Regular museum admission rates apply. *Blackout dates: November 24–26, 2023; December 4, 2023–January 21, 2024; and March 9–17, 2024. Tours by Harvard students connect visitors with the research, teaching, and Indigenous engagement surrounding the cultural heritage in the museum’s care. […]
The Arkhaios Cultural Heritage and Archaeology Film Festival is an annual juried competition, part of the Archaeology Month Celebrations taking place in the United States. It is also an educational event, showcasing the discovery of past cultures gained from ethnological or archaeological research, illustrated by documentary films. These films are of great artistic and scientific […]
Sundays at 11:00 am October 1, 2023–April 21, 2024. See blackout dates.* Regular museum admission rates apply. Free museum admission for Massachusetts residents every Sunday morning (year-round) from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. Proof of residency required. Free museum admission is not available to commercial groups. *Blackout dates: November 24–26, 2023; December 4, 2023–January 21, […]
As part of the annual Packard Proving Grounds, a nationally registered Historic Site, the PPG archaeology team will showcase their excavation sties and the artifacts found. Those attending this free […]
The American Research Center in Egypt, Northern California and Orange County chapters, together with the UC Berkeley Department of Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures, and the UCLA Department of Near […]
Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays at 2:00 pm October 1, 2023–April 21, 2024. See blackout dates.* Regular museum admission rates apply. *Blackout dates: November 24–26, 2023; December 4, 2023–January 21, 2024; […]
The Arkhaios Cultural Heritage and Archaeology Film Festival is an annual juried competition, part of the Archaeology Month Celebrations taking place in the United States. It is also an educational […]
A large coloring poster featuring a variety of archaeological items, specially designed for IAD, will be set out in our building's student lounge. Students will be able to take a […]