Back to events What is the event about? What is the plan for the day? Festival of Archaeology 2025 Sat 2nd Aug 2025 - 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 2nd August 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. Archaeology trail around the museum – £2 per person, includes pen and badge prize. Limited edition badge. Available at the main reception desk. Find out more about the Council for British Archaeology here.