Archaeology drawing activity

Excavate an object then record and draw what you find

Girl sitting at a red table colouring in some paper

Dates

Wednesday 28 May

Visitor Information

Times:

11am - 3pm
Closed for lunch 1-1.30pm.

Price:

Free activity, donations welcome

Getting here:

Make your Ways to Play adventure a great value day out by travelling to our venues by Metro and / or Ferry.  Up to three children aged 11 and under can travel for free on the Metro and the Shields Ferry with a fare-paying adult. Metro is the convenient, fast and frequent way to get to your favourite attractions and now it’s even more affordable.   

Nearest Metro station to Arbeia: South Shields

About

Excavate objects buried in the table top trays and record them like a real archaeologist. Create detailed drawings of your finds and take your drawings home.


This event is part of our Ways to Play series of free and low-cost family-friendly activities taking place in museums and galleries across Tyneside.

Find out more 

Ways to Play is sponsored by Tyne and Wear Metro


Funders

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