British Museum Families - Family Festival of Archaeology

 

This July at the British Museum sees a packed programme of family fun and discovery, with something for everyone. Check out our amazing Festival of Archaeology at the Museum on 16 July, full of activities for all the family, or our popular Little Feet sessions for under 5s. If you're a home educator, read below to find out about our Home Educator Day on 12 July. You can also book to join our LGBTQ tours, or drop in any day of the week to take part in our Museum missions trails. The Schools and Young Audiences team

Festival of Archaeology Family activity Join us at the British Museum for the Council for British Archaeology’s Festival of Archaeology. You can explore the different archaeology-inspired activities, demonstrations and talks around the Museum.   Prehistoric Village with Dr James Dilley from AncientCraft Knight Club from Norwich Museum Meet archaeologists and handle historical artefacts Create your own Minecraft Stonehenge Explore archaeological sites with VR headsets Sensory sessions for under 5's Book reading with Chae Strathie, ‘So You Think You've Got it Bad? A Kid's Life in Prehistoric Times’ All ages welcome Free  Saturday 16 July 10.30–16.00 Book a free timed ticked

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Little Feet Under 5s Join us at the Museum once a month, for free, themed, family activities dedicated to under 5s. Creative cosmos: create your own map of the stars 1 July Exhibition explorer: discover, create and explore 14 July 10.30–12.00 Drop in and free – just book a free timed ticket to enter the Museum Find out more

Desire, love, identity – an LGBTQ tour of the British Museum Gallery tour Join our volunteer-led tour and discover a fascinating selection of objects with LGBTQ connections. The tour ranges from the ancient world to the present day and includes some of the most famous artworks on display. Various dates available 14.30–15.40 Adults and children aged 12+ Free, advance booking essential Book now

Home Educators Day An opportunity for Home Educators to join us with their children for a full day of workshop activities. Please view the programme here. The World of Stonehenge exhibition entry Gallery trails and gallery activity back packs Complete missions using your phone or tablet Handle artefacts with an archaeologist Quiet spaces and chill out zones available Choose your afternoon workshop Ages 5-12 £5.50 per child, pre-booking essential Tuesday 12 July  10.00–16.00 Book now

Plan your summer New tickets released Free general admission tickets are now available to book until 30 October. Don't forget we have a selection of new free displays and exhibitions which you can see by booking a free visit ticket. Book now