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International Archaeology Day
Dig deep into the field of Archaeology at the RMSC to celebrate International Archaeology Day!
About
Archaeology is the study of objects people made, used, and left behind.
Join us for a hands-on exploration of the field of archaeology–including a meet-and-greet and activities facilitated by Rochester’s Society of the Archaeological Institute of America.
Scroll to explore the line-up of events!*
11am–3pm
activities
Get hands-on with:
- Scavenger Hunt: Participated in a self-guided scavenger hunt around the Museum & Science Center
- Sensory Digs: Use tools of the trade to uncover little treasures in our sensory archaeology dig bins!
- And more!
11am–3pm
Educational moments
Discover:
- Meet-and-greet Activities: Meet members of the local chapter of the Archaeological Institute for America (AIA). Get hands-on and learn about the work of AIA.
- Myth or Mastodon?: Head to Expedition Earth to learn about the relationship between humans and mastodons, as well as the difference between a mastodon and a mammoth!
- Tool-making Demonstrations: Learn how historical tools were made from stone.
- And more!
DID YOU KNOW? DIGGING UP DINOSAURS ISN’T considered ARCHAEOLOGY.
The digging, record-making, and study of dinosaurs is called paleontology.
*Presenter schedule subject to change.