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The Sheffield culture guide written by in-the-know locals

Family Activities: Festival of Archaeology

Free, donations welcome

© Andy Brown

Celebrate the Festival of Archaeology at Kelham Island Museum and Weston Park Museum, and take part in a variety of exciting interactive activities.

Join in with the creative station, explore different archaeological methods and get hands-on with artefacts.

Times and locations:
31 July, 11am–3pm – Weston Park Museum
1 August, 11am–3pm – Kelham Island Museum

These events are in partnership with Wessex Archaeology. They will be taking place following government guidance on Covid-19 measures.

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