In honor of International Archaeology Day, please join us for an archaeology fair on Saturday, October 18, 12:00-2:00 pm. Visit activity tables to learn about the past: learn about the history of fortune telling, explore archaeological discoveries from Pompeii, hold replicas of ancient vases and coins, and more!
The event utilizes the temporary exhibition The World Between: Egypt and Nubia in Africa (through 14 June, 2026) at the Fralin Museum of Art as a springboard to publicly celebrate Archaeology and share Egypt and Nubia with the public in a free, family-oriented event. Activities will include: -Gallery Q&A with the curator inside the museum […]
Come learn about archaeology with professors, staff, and students in the Classics, Archaeology, and Religion & Anthropology Department as well as the Museum of Art and Archaeology! We will have tours of the museum, demonstrations by archaeologists, fun educational activities, and more!
Join the Columbia Center for Archaeology to celebrate International Archaeology Day! This event is open to the public and will provide fun activities for all ages. Gatehouse Garden, 119th St. and Amsterdam Avenue.
The exhibition Romans and Germans in the Region under Pálava introduces visitors to the rich history of this area, where the powerful Roman Empire came into contact with Germanic tribes. Through archaeological finds, the exhibition illustrates everyday life as well as the broader cultural interactions that shaped the region. On International Archaeology Day, the program […]
Join us for a free virtual talk on disability in the ancient Greek world by archaeologist Dr. Debby Sneed! Registration required, sign up here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_O8raQJkFQsWst1fkyuhxVg#/registration Dr. Sneed will preview a soon-to-be published article with new research on a female statue of a dwarf, found on the Acropolis. She will introduce us to the study of […]
1. The guided tour of the Clark Bonsai Museum exhibits in a beautiful garden. Contained plants are an ancient tradition found in several cultures, related to medicinal, culinary, religious and artistic practices. Miniature trees, called bonsai, are related to Japanese, Chinese, and East Asian cultures. They are living artifacts and artworks, made to look ancient, […]
International Archaeology Day, Archaeology Now (the Houston Society) will create a series of hands-on events about the Karankawa Indigenous Americans of the Gulf Coast that will be held in Houston on the banks of Buffalo Bayou, where this group of people lived, before Houston became a city.
Event description Join us for a FREE family program at the McClung Museum celebrating International Archaeology Day. Can You Dig it? invites you to learn about the past and present with professional archaeologists from UT through engaging hands-on activities. Date: Sunday, October 19 Time: 12:00-4:00 p.m. **Tickets available starting October 4 via Eventbrite ** Families […]
Families with children of all ages are invited to a day of fun and hands-on learning at the McClung Museum. Dig deep into the past, learn from professional archaeologists, and explore a wide array of engaging activities like cave art painting, hunter-gatherer games, and so much more.
Come drop by for a family-friendly event to learn about archaeology along the trails at the historic Cooper Gristmill. Hands-on activities include mapping and excavating chocolate chips from cookies, digging for and reconstructing pottery, name-writing in hieroglyphics, storytime, and more. This event is run by Girl Power Robotics, a Girl Scout robotics team, with the […]
The American Research Center in Egypt, Northern California chapter, and the UC Berkeley Department of Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures invite you to attend a Zoom lecture by Julia Puglisi, Harvard University: "Meanwhile…at Giza: The Central Field Cemetery in the Fifth Dynasty" Sunday, October 19, 2025, 3 PM PDT This virtual lecture will not be […]
