Get hands-on with history at DIG!

DIG is an archaeological adventure, perfect for young explorers aged 5-12! With help from the friendly team, you’ll uncover some of York’s most fascinating stories, buried underground for nearly 2000 years!

DIG  is split into three zones: Learn, Uncover and Explore, each one taking you through a different part of the archaeological journey. Whether it’s your first time digging or you’re already into archaeology, there’s something here for everyone!

Kids can dig down deep (in synthetic, no mess soil) to discover artefacts from the four major periods of York’s fascinating history. An Archaeologist is on hand to answer your questions on your finds & help you piece together what it would have been like to live in the past!  

Plus! Launching 21st July, all young dragon trainers are invited to enrol at Cressida Cowell’s How To Train Your Dragon School!

Get hands-on with fun activities, meet favourite characters like Hiccup, Gobber the Belch, Old Wrinkly, and Camicazi alongside The Hopeful Puffin Mark 4, and uncover hidden treasures in a special dragon-inspired DIG pit. Plus, we can watch exclusive videos from Cressida Cowell,  explore original  book artwork and maps, and discover the real history that helped inspire the Viking world of the books.

With interactive fun throughout, this exciting exhibition is perfect for Vikings aged 5-12.