โญ Follow the clues of deep time as Crash Course in Archaeology at the British Museum turns ancient objects into stories of daring digs, decoded scripts, and vanished worlds.
Highlights
๐งญ Follow an archaeologist through a guided museum journey across ancient worlds
๐ผ๏ธ Focus on Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, Rome, Vikings, and human origins
๐ฒ Play the world's oldest boardgame while puzzling over ancient mysteries
๐บ Hear how hieroglyphs were decoded and artefacts are dated
General Info
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Date & Time: select your date & time directly in the ticket selector
โฑ๏ธ Duration: 5 hrs 45 mins
๐ Starting point: entrance to Russell Square tube station
โฟ Accessibility: The British Museum is wheelchair accessible; notify the tour team 1 week prior if you require a wheelchair
๐ง Guided Options: archaeologist-led tour
๐ What to bring: comfortable shoes, a bottle of water, and your own lunch are recommended
โ Important: large luggage is not permitted in the museum
๐ Please note: this experience runs Saturdays and Sundays; arrive 10 minutes early for the 9.45am sharp departure
Description
Begin at Russell Square, then step into The British Museum with an archaeologist leading the way. Your tour tickets lead into a distinctive museum route, where daring digs open into Africa, Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, Rome, and the Vikings.
Youโll tackle ancient mysteries, play the worldโs oldest boardgame, and see how hieroglyphs were decoded and artefacts dated, leaving a lasting memory of deep time. Get your tickets now for the Crash course in archaeology at the British Museum in London!
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