Event:Behind the Scenes: Conservation of 1st Century vessel hoard

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Visit the Archaeology conservation lab to learn about the latest work on the 1st century hoard of Iron Age and Roman vessels from Monmouthshire, recently acquired by Amgueddfa Cymru, which was lifted in a block of soil to be excavated, investigated and analysed under a laboratory conditions.

Booking Information 

  • The tour will last for approximately 45 minutes.  Please meet at the Ticketing Desk in the Main Hall.      
    The tour costs £8 per person.      
    The tour will be in the curator's first language which is English.      
    Due to the behind-the-scenes nature of the tour there will be some spaces which will require you to be in close proximity to other visitors and the curator.      
    Tickets are non-refundable, and no refunds or exchanges will be given to latecomers. 

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29 October 2024, 2pm
Cost £8
Suitability 11+
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A Visitor Car Park is situated behind the Museum, off Museum Avenue. Visitors parking here will receive a ticket at the point of entry and need to pay £6.50 for the day at a pay-station located at the rear of the car park. Please note that the pay-stations only accept card payments – no cash payments are accepted. Visitors can use any credit/debit cards (except for American Express), or Apple or Android Pay.

Parking is free to blue badge holders. Please use the intercom at the exit barrier to verify your blue badge permit. Disabled parking is also available at the front of the Museum, on Gorsedd Gardens Road.

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You can plan your journey using the Traveline Cymru website or by calling their helpline on 0800 464 0000.

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