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

Free on-site parking

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

Thursdays until 4:15 pm (Hands on History)
Saturday–Sunday until 4:15 pm (Archaeology Dig)
Select Sundays, 11:30 am and 1:30 pm (Unearth and Explore)

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 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.

Hands on History

Track down the Hands on History touch cart on Thursdays to get a real feel for the ancient world and learn about the many things that connect us to the past. You can also explore more about people of the past and how they lived in our Discovery Center.

Unearth and Explore Sundays

Archaeologists, Indigenous teaching artists, and historians lead special projects and hands-on activities on select Sundays at 11:30 am and 1:30 pm.

June 8—Chachaanke' Game Activity

Join teaching artist Virginia Carmelo in celebrating the culture and language of the Gabrielino/Tongva people. Decorate game pieces and learn how to play the traditional game of Chachaanke' while listening to a song in the Tongva language.

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