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Winter Solstice Alignment

Winter Solstice Alignment
  • Date

    Dec 20
  • Time

    3:30 – 5 pm CT
  • Ages

    All Ages
  • Admission

    Separate Ticket Required
Additional Dates

Experience the Winter Solstice Alignment

Watch the genius design of Angel Mounds in action as autumn changes to winter! Angel Mounds was specifically designed to align with celestial phenomena like the solstices. Come explore the mounds and discover the site’s connection to the cosmos as we watch this extra special sunset.

Come see why Lonely Planet named Angel Mounds one of the best places in the world to witness the winter solstice!

This rare alignment only happens on two days — don’t miss it!

Ticketing Info

This event is not included with admission and requires tickets. Members receive a 25% discount on tickets as well as free admission to Angel Mounds, the museum and 10 other historic sites across the state, and 600+ other locations.

No registration deadline.

Member
25% discount
Adult
$5
Youth
$5