DIG gives kids the chance to dig, delve and discover exciting artefacts from York’s history!

With four special indoor excavation pits filled with replica Roman, Viking, medieval and Victorian finds, children can grab a trowel and explore how people lived in these key periods of York’s past.

DIG offers a unique archaeological adventure to set children on their way to becoming real archaeologists!

Plus, adults can uncover the stories of York’s archaeology, get hands-on with a trowel and handle replica artefacts. DIG Deeper tours, designed specifically for an adult audience, take place on the last tour of the day in term time.

York Pass must be valid on the day of your visit.