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Winter Solstice Alignment

Winter Solstice Alignment
  • Date

    Dec 20
  • Time

    3:45 – 5:30 pm CT
  • Ages

    All Ages
  • Admission

    Separate Ticket Required
Additional Dates

Experience the Winter Solstice Alignment

See breathtaking views as the sun sets in perfect alignment with the ancient mounds — a rare phenomenon that only occurs on the solstices. This event also highlights the significance of one of the best-preserved, pre-contact Native American sites in North America. Angel Mounds was purposefully built centuries ago to align with celestial events like the solstices and the site continues to hold deep meaning for the descendants of those who once lived there.

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 in museum admission and requires tickets. Members receive a 25% discount on tickets as well as free admission to the museum, 11 historic sites across the state, and 600+ other locations.

No registration deadline.

Member
25% discount
Adult
$5
Senior
$4
Youth
$3