Archaeology events

Behind the scenes at the LAARC

Behind the scenes at the Archaeological Archive

First Friday & Saturday of the month
Book in advance £5
Visit the London Archaeological Archive and Research Centre to see and handle some of the thousands of finds not yet in the Museum’s galleries.
To book tickets call the Museum of London Box Office on 020 7001 9844.

PLEASE NOTE this event takes place at the London Archaeological Archive and Research Centre (LAARC), Mortimer Wheeler House, 46 Eagle Wharf Road, London N1 7ED.

Archaeology up close

Fri 17 May, 21 Jun & 19 Jul
12-2pm
FREE
Drop in on monthly object handling sessions with members of
the Museum’s Archaeological Collections department.

Roman fort visit

Roman fort visit

Fri 17 May, 21 Jun & 19 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.
Due to the terrain on site at the Roman fort this tour is not accessible to wheelchair users.

Archaeological Archive by twilight

Fri 17 May, 6.30-9pm
The Museum of London holds the largest archaeological archive in the world! Discover some rarely seen finds after dark alongside curator led tours, object handling, performances and workshops.
Book in advance £7
Part of Museums at Night 2013

Festival of Archaeology

16-21 Jul
Get exclusive behind the scenes tours of the Museum of London and our Archaeological Archive! Find out more about the family activities and adult events taking place.