National Archaeology Week 2025

May 18, 2025, 9:00 AM – May 24, 2025, 5:00 PM

Want to learn more about Australia's past, from 65,000 years ago to today?

National Archaeology Week is hosting an exciting nationwide program of events. Meet archaeologists, First Nations people and heritage practitioners, join archaeological digs and tours, enjoy special talks - and more!

National Archaeology Week provides the opportunity for people to learn about Australian archaeology and cultural heritage from 65,000 years ago to the present, and to connect with archaeologists, First Nations people, heritage practitioners and educators through a variety of events happening across Australia. Held in the third week of May each year, this exciting nationwide program of events and activities will include public digs, talks, exhibitions, walking tours, workshops and displays.

This year, National Archaeology Week will run between 18-24 May 2025. To see what events are happening near you, please visit our events calendar at https://www.archaeologyweek.org/. This events calendar will be updated throughout the year, with events finalised in May

See what's happening in Queensland, or add your event to the National Archaeology Week website.