Brighton YAC
Brighton Young Archaeologists’ Club (YAC) is open to everyone aged 8–16 years. We get involved in all sorts of activities, including visiting and investigating archaeological sites and historic places, trying out traditional crafts, taking part in excavations, experimental archaeology and lots more.
Brighton YAC is based at Brighton Museum, where we have access to the wonderful Elaine Evans Archaeology Gallery. Occasionally our sessions may be held at other venues depending on planned activities. The club usually meets once a month on the last Saturday from 10am – 12pm.
Contact: Flick Thompson
Email: brightonyac@gmail.com
A team of volunteers runs the club, and all our leaders are DBS checked. We charge a joining fee of £12 then £1 per session. Due to a limited number of spaces, you must be a member before you are able to join a session.
Please note: Brighton YAC is currently full but is operating a waiting list. If you’d like to be added to the waiting list, please get in touch with the team using the details above.
Find us on social media:
Twitter: @BrightonYac
https://www.facebook.com/brightonyoungarchaeologists
https://www.instagram.com/brightonyac
Latest blog posts
Retelling Bevendean through community archaeology with Brighton YAC
We always love hearing about YAC branches taking part in community archaeology and in this blog we hear about an exciting project delivered by Brighton YAC!
How to Fund a Community Archaeology Project: Lessons from the Farm Green Dig
In summer 2025 Brighton YAC were been involved in a very exciting community archeology project at Bevendean Farm in East Sussex. In this blog post branch leader Flick shares some practical advice on funding a community archaeology project.