Back to events What is the event about? What is the plan for the day? Festival of Archaeology 2024 Sat 20th Jul 2024 - 10:00 - 15:00 Special Events Maidstone Museum and Kent Archaeological Society invite you to … … a day of archaeology and community. Join us on Saturday 20 July for a fun and creative family day. 10am – 3pm Free Event Pop the date in your diary and join us for …… Dig up a real find Handle amazing objects from the past Mould a Roman oil lamp Create brass rubbings Follow the archaeology trail and claim your prize Find out about local archaeology groups and how you can get involved Bring in your finds to be identified by a KAS expert. 11am – Talk by Richard Taylor (KAS) “Lees Court Estate – A Prehistoric Landscape that Time Forgot”. Archaeology trail around the museum – £2 per person, includes pen and badge prize. Limited edition badge. Available at the main reception desk.