Families discover fascination for archaeology at Arundel Museum

The new museum, opened just a couple of months ago, held a Hands on Archaeology event which proved popular with many families.

They were invited to take part in the excavation of a ‘box trench’, and the objects they discovered were then washed, weighed, recorded and sketched.

The children were guided by a team of museum amateur archaeologists, who explained how to identify each object.

For this special occasion, the museum store was on view, with volunteer Allan Finn on hand to explain what happened to objects after they were discovered.

The museum’s education officer Suzanne Evans said: “The visitors learned how objects can tell us more about people and why it is important to keep good records.”

The next event at the museum is Hands on History, on August 21, during the Arundel Festival.

In the Jubilee Gardens adjacent to the museum, visitors will have the opportunity to learn a variety of ancient crafts. When children complete each of the various crafts they will earn a special entry card to the museum on that day.

Children taking part in the Hands on History event must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

For more information about the event call the museum on 01903 885866 or visit the website www.arundelmuseum.org

And see next week’s Gazette (Thursday, August 15) for a great two-for-one admission offer.