Big dig for grown-ups
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For one weekend only, adults have permission to play and try out an archaeological dig.
Discover your inner archaeologist with a fun, adults-only big dig session.
This summer, our families are loving the chance to learn about archaeology through our immersive big dig activity.
For one weekend only, adults have permission to play and try out this fun mock-up of an archaeological dig with silliness encouraged (but not essential!).
You can delve deeper into the treasure-seeking world when you explore and handle some objects presented and explained by our friendly Host.
Enjoy some treasured time for you and your inner child exploring the stories of London’s past.
Need to know
Planning to go to one of our mudlarking talks with Alessio Checconi on Sat 26 Sep or Nicola White on Sun 27 Sep? Add one of these talks to your basket and you'll get the big dig for just £6.
Make sure the big session you add to your basket is on the same day as the talk in order to get your discount.
In this session, you will:
- learn what archaeology is and what archaeologists do
- excavate specially built trenches based on a real archaeological site in London
- uncover and handle genuine artefacts from London’s past
- discuss finds to learn what they were and how they were used
Our address is London Museum Docklands, No. 1 Warehouse, West India Quay, London E14 4AL. We're just a few minutes away from Canary Wharf and West India Quay.
Check our need to know page to get the answers to all the frequently asked questions about visiting.
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London Museum Docklands
London Museum DocklandsMudlarking & world trade with Alessio Checconi
26 Sep 2026
Talk
Explore London's international trade history through objects found on the foreshore
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London Museum Docklands
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27 Sep 2026
Talk
Join mudlark Nicola White as she shows a glimpse into the working life of the river
