All of our sites are currently closed to support the fight against the spread of coronavirus. All public events are cancelled until the end of July. Please check individual event pages for further details about refunds. Bristol Archives will still offer a limited enquiries service. Thank you for bearing with us during this time. If you’d like to support us, please consider making a donation.
POSTPONED: Find out about Otzi the Iceman’s life and death, discover the artefacts found with him and learn the skills needed to create your very own ‘Otzi bundle’ to take home.
POSTPONED: Bristol has a superb collection of around 200 Japanese netsuke. Join our curator, Kate Newnham to find out about these carved sculptures worn by men.
POSTPONED: Dig into the past and discover what archaeology is all about in this family friendly session. A must for all budding archaeologists and their parents.
POSTPONED: This five day field school will take you through the whole archaeological process from where to dig to what happens after the excavation ends.
WORKSHOP: Discover our collections from the ancient Greek and Roman worlds, handle real archaeological objects and study objects not usually on display.
WORKSHOP: The ‘last great pharaoh’ who despite his achievements fell victim to a palace conspiracy. Find out more about his life and reign over 3150 years ago.
WORKSHOP: Led by an archaeologist specialising in the mesolithic, this workshop reveals how excavating caves can offer an extraordinary insight into the lives of people in the past.