Shards of white crockery decorated with blue floral patterns lie in yellow sand next to a glass bottle at an archaeological site
WA Museum Boola Bardip

Adventures in Archaeology
school holidays

Dates

Thursday 2 October | 10am - 4pm | Drop and leave

Dates
-
Ages
8-12 years
Cost

$90 per participant

*All equipment and materials will be provided.

**This workshop does not include entry to the Terracotta Warriors: Legacy of the First Emperor exhibition.

Ages

8 - 12 years

Registration

Please arrive at 9.45am to complete participant registration and consent details.

Essential information before you book

Membership

Friend Members receive 15% off ticket pricing for this event.

Site access information

WA Museum Boola Bardip is fully accessible. Call 1300 134 081 for assistance. Accessible resources and programs >

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Dig into the past and uncover ancient secrets!

Explore the cutting-edge tools and techniques used by archaeologists to unlock secrets from the past in this hands-on Drop and Leave program. With a special focus on the Terracotta Warriors, follow the incredible journey of their discovery and the real-world challenges faced by archaeologists on site. Have a go at the excavation process, analyse and reconstruct artefacts, and curate your own mini museum display. 

What to Expect:

  • Introduction to Archaeology: Learn the basics of archaeology and the importance of preserving history.
  • History of the Terracotta Warriors: Discover the story behind the Terracotta Army, created to protect China's first emperor in the afterlife.
  • Hands-On Excavation: Participate in a simulated dig by surveying, recording and accurately documenting artefacts.
  • Artefact Analysis: Examine the discovered items and learn how archaeologists piece together the clues that reveal their history.
  • Artefact Reconstruction: Learn and practice simple reconstruction techniques.
  • Curate a Museum Display: Take on the role of a museum curator to create a small display of the objects for others to view.

Ready to discover the secrets of the past?  Sign up today, we think you’ll dig it!

All you need to bring is your lunch and water bottle.

Drop and Leave Holiday Programs

Drop and leave programs enable children and young people to experience the Museum independently, discover and learn something new in an area of interest and access materials and resources that would not normally be available at home. All programs are managed and monitored by our experienced Learning and Engagement staff.

Don't take our word for it. Here's what some of our past participants had to say:

“You learn new things and meet new people."  Henry 8 years 

"I liked how you could smash stuff then put it back together."  Saffron 10 years

"I like the fact that you make and learn with friends, with fun." Everett 8 years

"I liked learning about the Terracotta Warriors!"  Violet 9 years 

"I liked the part where we built the mini museum display."  Leroy 10 years

Parent Feedback

What parents are hearing from their kids about our programs:

  • They had fun and felt supported
  • They learned something new and made friends
  • They can’t wait to come back!

What parents love about our programs:

  • Diverse and engaging activities
  • Educational, safe environment
  • Friendly, qualified staff
  • Convenient and affordable

Companion Cards are accepted at WA Museum Boola Bardip. Due to the nature of this workshop, companion card bookings should be made by contacting reception@museum.wa.gov.au

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