SCHOOL HOLIDAYS: Digging into History (5 - 12 YRS)

Schedule

Thu Apr 09 2026 at 10:30 am to 12:30 pm

UTC+10:00

Location

Hawkesbury Regional Museum | Windsor, NS

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Join us for a morning of archaeology inside historic Howe House! Excavate our dig site, put on your gloves and create your own exhibition.
About this Event

Have you ever wanted to be an archaeologist? Now’s your chance! Join us this school holidays to explore the historic 200-year-old Howe House. With brush in hand, you will excavate our dig site, uncovering relics of the past. Put on your gloves and handle historic objects, design your own museum label and help curate an exhibition.


All materials provided. Suitable for primary school students aged 5-12 years.

Please note children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult at all times during this event. You do not need to purchase a ticket for adults accompanying children.


ACCESS:

Please let us know if you have any specific access requirements by emailing [email protected]

PARKING:

Available at Baker Street Car Park and Kable Street Car Park - free, time limits apply. Untimed parking available on nearby streets including The Terrace.


Terms and conditions:

· Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult at all times during this event. All participants must be signed in by a guardian at the beginning of the workshop and signed out at the end of the workshop.

· Do not attend the event if you are feeling unwell.

· SMILE! Your attendance at events supported by Hawkesbury City Council may be digitally recorded through photographs. Images may be used for promotional purposes on Council's websites, publications, social media or by newspapers.By attending this session you agree to these terms. If you do not wish your image (or the image of your child) to be published, please notify staff before the event.

· If you are unable to attend, please cancel your tickets as soon as possible. This will enable others to participate in the programme.

Cancellation/refund polices:

· To receive a full refund (minus an admin fee), please cancel your ticket or notify us at least 48 hours before the scheduled event. If less notice is given, a refund will not be issued.

· Refunds will not be given if participants change their mind, or simply forget to attend the event. For exceptional circumstances, refunds may be issued at the discretion of the Gallery & Museum Coordinator.

· A refund can take up to 7 working days to process after the event date (due to bank transfer times). Cash payment refunds can take up to 6 weeks to process.

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Where is it happening?

Hawkesbury Regional Museum, 8 Baker Street, Windsor, Australia

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Tickets

AUD 18.00

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