Time Quest: A mini dig
Become an archaeologist every Wednesday

Dates
Wednesday 23 July
Wednesday 30 July
Wednesday 6 August
Wednesday 13 August
Wednesday 20 August
Wednesday 27 August
Visitor Information
Times:
11-11.20am
11.35-11.55am
12.10-12.30pm
1-1.20pm
1.35-1.55pm
2.10-2.30pm
2.45-3.05pm
Each session will last for 20 minutes and is limited to 8 participants, on a first-come, first-served basis. The sessions at the start and end of the day tend to be the busiest, so you may need to wait to take part in this activity.
Price:
Free entry | Donations welcome
About
Become an archaeologist every Wednesday at our indoor dig site, Time Quest, The Dig.
Uncover 2000-year-old Roman artefacts and learn about life at Arbeia, South Shields Roman Fort.
Explore reconstructed excavation sites, piece together pottery, examine coins, and discover your finds with the help of museum staff.
This activity is part of our Ways to Play programme of free and low-cost family-friendly activities.
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.
Ways to Play is sponsored by Tyne and Wear Metro
Nearest Metro station to Arbeia: South Shields