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Festival of Archaeology: Conservation Laboratory at the Museum of Archaeology

Visit the the Museum of Archaeology,

19 July 2025 - 19 July 2025

11:00AM - 3:00PM

Museum of Archaeology, Palace Green Library, Palace Green, Durham DH1 3RN

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Step behind the scenes of museum care and archaeological science at this hands-on open day exploring the fascinating world of conservation, led by conservation students from the Department of Archaeology.  

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Join us for a family-friendly event where you can:

  •  Try out real conservation techniques in museums and archaeological sites
  • Get hands-on with activities inspired by archaeology, conservation and science
  • Chat with student conservators and hear what it’s like to study and work in conservation
  • Discover how science helps us protect the past for future generations

Whether you're passionate about science, intrigued by history, or simply enjoy hands-on learning, there's something for everyone to enjoy.  

Free, no need to book. Just drop in and enjoy.

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FREE and no need to book, just drop in and enjoy.