Crash Course in Archaeology at the British Museum

Bring out your inner Indiana Jones, and unlock the secrets at the world famous British Museum.

This is a day of exploration led by a qualified archaeologist. By following in the footsteps of the relic hunters and explorers you will learn about their adventures and the hazards they faced as you travel through time discovering the past through the world famous artifacts held in the museum.

WHAT’S THIS ALL ABOUT ?

This is a tour that will appeal to history buffs and the intellectually curious. There are two parts to your adventure. In the morning you will tour the museum, discovering the galleries while learning about the Rosetta Stone, the Parthenon Marbles and the Lewis chessmen. 

In the afternoon you will hear about the geniuses who decoded ancient languages. Sumerian cuneiform - the earliest written language, and learn how to write your name in hieroglyphs.

There's a lot of science behind archaeology, but there are also secrets left untold. Mysteries that still elude the archaeologists of today. Learn about the ancient burial sites, and how objects are dated.

And for the last bit of icing on this history layer cake, you will be learning how to play the Royal game of Ur - whose rules were deciphered by, yes, the scholars based at the British Museum. It remains the world's most ancient board game.

THE ALL IMPORTANT DETAILS

• A fascinating experience for one person, lasting five hours.
• There will be a break for lunch so bring your own, or visit the museum cafe.

HOW DOES IT WORK?

All you have to do is pay for the gift experience you wish to purchase. We’ll send a voucher including booking information to you or directly to the recipient.