Archaeology events
Behind the scenes at the Archaeological Archive
Every Friday and first and third Saturday of the month (until Fri 29 Jun), 11am – 12.30pm & 2-3.30pm
Book in advance £5
Visit the London Archaeological Archive and Research Centre, the Museum’s award-winning archaeological archive which has recently been awarded the title of the world’s largest archaeological archive, as adjudicated by Guinness World Records (external link). Here you can see and handle some of the thousands of finds that haven't yet made it into our galleries.
Book online (external link)
Did you know that this tour is part of the Museum of London’s reward card scheme? If you attend a tour of the Archaeological Archive plus a free gallery tour at the Museum of London and the Museum of London Docklands you will receive a free ticket to Dickens and London as well as a discount in our Museum shops. Please ask at our Museum information desks for further information.
Find out more about the Museum’s Archaeological Archive
London and Middlesex Archaeological Society lectures
Second Tuesday of the month
Clore Learning Centre, Museum of London
FREE
Archaeology up close
Fri 18 May, 15 Jun & 20 Jul, 12-2pm
FREE
Drop in on monthly object handling sessions with members of
the Museum’s Archaeological Collections department.
- May: Antiquarian archaeology
- Jun: Horses in history
Roman fort visit
Fri 18 May, 15 Jun & 20 Jul, 2-2.30pm & 3-3.30pm
FREE but tickets allocated on arrival
Tour the remains of the western gate of London’s Roman military
fort, located beneath the streets next to the Museum.
PLEASE NOTE that due to the terrain on site at the Roman fort this tour is not accessible to wheelchair users.
The Archaeological Archive by twilight
Fri 18 May, 6.30-9pm
Book in advance £6 (concs £5, Friends £4)
Go behind the scenes at the Museum’s Archaeological Archive after hours and discover rarely-seen finds from a stone age axe to medieval high-fashion shoes. Enjoy curator-led tours and object handling, plus learn how to make chain mail and apply make up Roman-style.
PLEASE NOTE this event takes place at Mortimer Wheeler House, 46 Eagle Wharf Road, London N1 7ED
Part of Museums at Night 2012
Book tickets - SOLD OUT*
For the friends concessionary rate, please call the Museum of London Box Office on 020 7001 9844.
*To be added to a waiting list for returns or cancellations please contact the Museum of London box office on 020 7001 9844.
Festival of British Archaeology 2012
14-29 Jul
FREE
Join staff at the Museum of London to find out about the vital role that ceramics have played in the history of the capital. Discover how and why pots were made then try crafting your own.
Unearthing Hounslow: discover Hounslow’s archaeology
The Museum of London is hosting a range of archaeological activities this summer in East Hounslow. From live excavation to interactive archaeology, join in and find out about your local history through free, hands-on events at Brentford, Gunnersbury Park Museum and Syon Park.
Archaeology up-close
Tue 17 & Wed 18 Jul, 10.30am – 4pm
FREE
Find out how local volunteers have been helping to curate archaeology excavated from the local area and discover the history that lies beneath your feet.
PLEASE NOTE this event takes place at Docking station, 108 High Street, Brentford, Middlesex TW8 8AT
Hands-on archaeology
Sun 22 Jul, 11am – 4.30pm
FREE
Handle real archaeology excavated from the local area and join in with free, family activities inspired by these discoveries.
PLEASE NOTE this event takes place at Gunnersbury Park Museum, Gunnersbury Park, London W3 8LQ
Archaeology live at Syon Park
Sun 22 Jul, 11am – 4pm
FREE
Visit the first excavation of Sir Richard Wynn’s 17th century house in Syon Park. Discover how archaeologists have reconstructed his home and what local residents have unearthed from Brentford’s civil war period.
PLEASE NOTE this event takes place at Syon Park, Brentford, Middlesex TW8 8JF
