Friday 19th and Saturday 20th 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 19th December
12pm
1:30pm - ISL (Irish Sign Language) will be provided on this tour
Saturday 20th December
10am
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, Kildare Street
Kildare Street
Archaeology,
Kildare St,
Dublin 2,
D02 FH48
+353 1 677 7444