Free Family Day: Archaeology Adventures

Dig into the past and uncover ancient wonders at our Family Day celebration in honor of International Archaeology Day! Enjoy a fun-filled day of hands-on art activities, kid-friendly discoveries, and educational adventures for the whole family. Explore ancient cultures through real artifacts, meet local archaeologists, and pick up a scavenger-style gallery guide to uncover hidden treasures throughout the museum. Don’t miss interactive stations hosted by community partners featuring live demonstrations and exciting archaeological insights.

Registration not required but strongly encouraged.

Ancient Worlds Scavenger Quest  
Great Hall, all day 

Embark on your own quest in the SAMA collections. Fill out and return your scavenger hunt for a prize. 

Discovery Stations  
Luby Courtyard, 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. 

• UTSA Center for Archaeological Research 

• City of San Antonio Office of Historic Preservation 

• Texas Historical Commission 

• San Antonio Missions National Park 

• AIA Southwest Texas 

• Legio X Fretensis 

Artmaking Activities  
River Pavillion, 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. 

• Adorn Like the Ancients 
  Create your own ancient-style jewelry inspired by artifacts from the past. 

•  From Earth to Artifact 
  Shape and decorate clay pinch pots using methods like those practiced thousands of years ago. 

• Write Like a Scribe 
  Try your hand at writing like an ancient scribe with tools and symbols from early writing systems. 

Tales of the Trench  
Santikos Auditorium