Beyond the label: treasures of metal detecting with the Portable Antiquities Scheme

What do you do if you find Treasure or other archaeological objects? Join Heather Beeton, our Finds Liaison Officer, to discover what happens when ordinary people uncover extraordinary finds and how we preserve a record of these discoveries with the Portable Antiquities Scheme. This talk will also explore the fantastic finds unearthed in the local area with an opportunity to handle finds as old as 4,000 years.

Tickets are £7 per person and can be booked below.

As part of the Festival of Archaeology, there are two talks taking place on 19 July, so why not join us for both talks for the discounted price of £10.

Beyond the label talks

Our museums and galleries are a treasure trove of fascinating stories and world class collections. In this exciting series of talks you will get the opportunity to meet the experts who care for our collections, find out never-before-told behind the scenes stories of our most beloved objects, and get the opportunity to pick the brains of a real museum expert.

Go beyond the museum labels and delve into the fascinating world of art, history, science, and community stories in this unmissable series.

Find all the upcoming talks on the beyond the label page and book your tickets!