Discovery Center
Ongoing
Examine artifacts, trade routes, and methods of communication to discover what we have in common with people who lived thousands of years ago!
Admission
How to experience this exhibition:
- Pair with a trip aboard Noah's Ark
- See this exhibition as part of General Admission
$20 General
$15 Seniors, Full-Time Students with ID, and Children 2–17
FREE to Members and Children under 2
FREE to all on Thursdays
Plan Your Visit
- Find out how to get here and where you can park for FREE.
- Learn about our shopping and dining options.
- See what else is going on during the day of your visit.
- Questions? Review our FAQs.
About the Exhibition
Journey into the past and discover what we have in common with people who lived thousands of years ago! This permanent exhibition is supported by our participatory outdoor Archaeology Dig.
- In the Discovery Center gallery, learn about human history through the study of archaeology. Featuring archaeological artifacts from the ancient Near East and replicas of pieces from the renowned collections of the Israel Museum and Israel Antiquities Authority, exhibits reveal ancient trade routes, burial practices, methods of communication, and more.
- Imagine you are an archaeologist at the Archaeology Dig! Sift and sort to find replicas of ancient artifacts buried beneath the sand, weigh and examine your findings, and analyze clues to discover what we have in common with people who lived three thousand years ago. If you reserve 3:00–4:00 pm tickets to Noah’s Ark at the Skirball, please plan to visit the Dig beforehand. Note: The Archaeology Dig is open until 4:15 pm on Thursdays (through 8/20/26), Saturdays, and Sundays only.
