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National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology, Tuesday 20th December - Thursday 22nd December
Celebrate the Winter Solstice at the National Museum of Ireland – Archaeology. Join their 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.
Tue 20, Wed 21, Thur 22 Dec with tours at 11:00 – 12:00 and 12:30 – 13:30.
Free entry, booking required.
This tour is fully wheelchair accessible.
- Date:
- Tuesday 20th December - Thursday 22nd December
- Time:
- 11.00am
- Price:
- Free
- Address:
- National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology, Kildare Street, Dublin 2, Ireland