Big dig for grown-ups
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For one night only, adults have permission to play and try out an archaeological dig.
Discover your inner archaeologist with a fun, adults-only big dig session and exclusive after-hours exhibition access.
This summer, our families are loving the chance to learn about archaeology through our immersive big dig activity.
For one night only, adults have permission to play and try out this fun mock-up of an archaeological dig with selfie opportunities and silliness encouraged (but not essential!).
You can delve deeper into the treasure-seeking world when you explore our Secrets of the Thames mudlarking exhibition and handle some objects presented and explained by our friendly Host.
Chill out in Luke Jerram’s moon room listening to a mudlarking soundscape, or relax over refreshments in our cafe with friends and fellow discoverers. Enjoy some treasured time for you and your inner child exploring the stories of London’s past.
Need to know
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
There'll be two big dig sessions taking place at 6.15pm and 8pm, which you can select from when you arrive.
Big dig sessions last one hour and average visit time for Secrets of the Thames is 90 mins, so please allow sufficient time to view the exhibition outside of your big dig slot.
Doors open at 5.15pm and we close up at 9.15pm.
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.
