Highlights
๐บ๏ธ Explore the world's greatest museum guided by an archaeologist
๐ Discover the adventures of great archaeologists and the hazards they braved to make astonishing discoveries
๐ Trace humanity's journey from our origins in Africa, to the civilisations of Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, Rome, and The VIkings
๐งฉ Uncover ancient mysteries and decode secrets of the past
๐ฒ Play the worldโs oldest known board game on-site
General Info
๐ Date & time: Saturdays and Sundays, 9:45 a.m. (arrive 10 minutes early)
โณ Duration: approximately 5.5 hours
๐ Meeting point: outside Russell Square Station, Bernard St, London WC1N 1LJ
๐ฅ Group size: max. 15 people
๐ด Lunch: break includedโbringing your own food is advisable
โฟ Accessibility: museum is wheelchair accessible (notify 1 week in advance)
๐ต Large luggage is not permitted
Description
Step into the British Museum for a day of exploration guided by a real archaeologist. Discover the courageous journeys of legendary explorers and follow humanityโs story from our African roots to Viking invasions. Engage with ancient artifacts, solve age-old riddles, and try your hand at a 5,000-year-old board game. This immersive tour offers a hands-on dive into the fascinating history of civilizations. Get your tickets for the Crash Course in Archaeology at the British Museum now!
๐บ๏ธ Explore the world's greatest museum guided by an archaeologist
๐ Discover the adventures of great archaeologists and the hazards they braved to make astonishing discoveries
๐ Trace humanity's journey from our origins in Africa, to the civilisations of Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, Rome, and The VIkings
๐งฉ Uncover ancient mysteries and decode secrets of the past
๐ฒ Play the worldโs oldest known board game on-site
General Info
๐ Date & time: Saturdays and Sundays, 9:45 a.m. (arrive 10 minutes early)
โณ Duration: approximately 5.5 hours
๐ Meeting point: outside Russell Square Station, Bernard St, London WC1N 1LJ
๐ฅ Group size: max. 15 people
๐ด Lunch: break includedโbringing your own food is advisable
โฟ Accessibility: museum is wheelchair accessible (notify 1 week in advance)
๐ต Large luggage is not permitted
Description
Step into the British Museum for a day of exploration guided by a real archaeologist. Discover the courageous journeys of legendary explorers and follow humanityโs story from our African roots to Viking invasions. Engage with ancient artifacts, solve age-old riddles, and try your hand at a 5,000-year-old board game. This immersive tour offers a hands-on dive into the fascinating history of civilizations. Get your tickets for the Crash Course in Archaeology at the British Museum now!
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