Hours
Tue–Fri, 12:00–5:00 pm
Sat–Sun, 10:00 am–5:00 pm
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Skirball Cultural Center

Archaeology of the Near East

School Tour | Grade 6

Four students dig in the sand and analyze their results.

Students connect the past, present, and future in this fun archaeological adventure!

When

Select weekdays throughout the school year, 10:00 am–12:00 pm

Registration

School Tours between Sep 2024–Feb 2025 are at capacity 

For School Tours between Mar–Jun 2025, registration opens Wed, Nov 13, 2024 at 4:00 pm (PT)

$100/tour (admission scholarships available), 35 students and 10 adults maximum per visit. Groups with more than 35 students should contact education@skirball.org.

About the Program

By looking to the ancient past, consider what traces we are leaving behind for future generations as we become the cultural heritage protectors of tomorrow! 

During this interactive indoor/outdoor school tour, students will uncover and study artifact replicas of an Iron Age town. By employing different methods to examine their findings, students will develop hypotheses about the history, commerce, religion, and cultural practices of people who lived three thousand years ago. 

Note: Dig activities may be moved indoors due to weather. 

Get Ready to Register

School tours book quickly! Be prepared for registration day by setting up your School Program account in advance. 

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