Archaeology Weekend
Discover Scotland's hidden treasure at the National Museum of Rural Life's Archaeology Weekend, featuring the latest finds, hands-on metal detecting, and free sessions to assess your own treasures!
About Archaeology Weekend
| 25th Jul 2026 to 26th Jul 2026 | |
| 10.30am - 3.30pm | |
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National Museum of Rural Life Wester Kittochside Philipshill Road, East Kilbride G76 9HR |
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| Free with museum admission and Annual Pass | |
| Visit the event website here |
Take part in a family-friendly Archaeology Weekend at the National Museum of Rural Life.
Meet Treasure Trove Scotland
Meet the team from Treasure Trove Scotland and find out about their work investigating and assessing new archaeological discoveries.
Try metal detectors
Learn about some of the latest finds in Scotland, then try your hand at metal detecting with our family activity. Can you find the hidden treasure?
Free appointment with Treasure Trove experts
If you have found a real object that you think could be of archaeological significance, you can also book a free appointment to have your item assessed by the Treasure Trove experts.
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