Hours
Tue–Fri, 12:00–5:00 pm
Sat–Sun, 10:00 am–5:00 pm
Closed Mondays

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Skirball Cultural Center

Archaeology Programs

Kids and Families

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Explore the past and connect with its people through archaeology- and anthropology-inspired programs at the Skirball.

Dates and Times

Archaeology Dig: Thursdays*, Saturdays, and Sundays until 4:15 pm

*Thursdays now through August 20, 2026.

Closed Saturday, July 11 and Sunday, July 12.

 

Pricing and Details

Included with general admission
Walk-ups welcome

Children must be accompanied by an adult 18 and up; minimum adult/child ratio is 1:4.

Activities are subject to change or cancellation.

About the Programs

Explore the past and connect with its people through archaeology- and anthropology-inspired programs at the Skirball.

Archaeology Dig

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.

The Archaeology Dig is open Thursdays*, Saturdays, and Sundays until 4:15 pm, weather permitting.

If you reserve 3:00–4:00 pm tickets to Noah’s Ark at the Skirball, please plan to visit the Dig beforehand.

*Open Thursdays now through August 20, 2026.

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