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Friday 20th and Saturday 21st December, General, 8+

Guided Tour: Let the Sun Shine Winter Solstice Tour

Free Admission

To celebrate the rising sun of the Winter Solstice at Newgrange, join our special tour to discover how ancient monuments and archaeological objects are linked to celestial events. Learn how passage tombs, such as Newgrange, are aligned to the Winter Solstice. Take a look at objects found in Ireland’s tombs and find out how Bronze Age objects, such as lunulae and sun discs, are linked to solar symbols. 

No booking required, places allocated on a first come first served basis. Meet in the Reception, on the ground floor. Wheelchair accessible. Families with children 8+
 


Dates and Times of Tours

Friday 20th December
10:30am
2pm - ISL (Irish Sign Language) will be provided on this tour 

Saturday 21st December
12pm
2pm

Location:


Guided Tour: Let the Sun Shine Winter Solstice Tour is located at:
Archaeology,
Kildare St,
Dublin 2
D02 FH48


Celebrate the Winter Solstice at the National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology

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Archaeology

Archaeology,
Kildare St,
Dublin 2,
D02 FH48

+353 1 677 7444