Dig into the past and uncover ancient wonders at our Family Day celebration in honor of International Archaeology Day! Enjoy a fun-filled day of hands-on art activities, kid-friendly discoveries, and educational adventures for the whole family. Explore ancient cultures through real artifacts, meet local archaeologists, and pick up a scavenger-style gallery guide to uncover hidden treasures throughout the museum. Don’t miss interactive stations hosted by community partners featuring live demonstrations and exciting archaeological insights.
- Ancient Worlds Scavenger Quest: Embark on your own quest in the SAMA collections. Fill out and return your scavenger hunt for a prize.
- Discovery Stations
- Artmaking Activities:
Adorn Like the Ancients
Create your own ancient-style jewelry inspired by artifacts from the past.
From Earth to Artifact
Shape and decorate clay pinch pots using methods like those practiced thousands of years ago.
Write Like a Scribe
Try your hand at writing like an ancient scribe with tools and symbols from early writing systems.
Registration not required but strongly encouraged.
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