Join us for a cosy evening of wellness workshops and relaxation celebrating the Winter Solstice on Thursday 21 December at Lincoln Museum.
The Winter Solstice – or shortest day of the year – marks the point after which the days begin to get longer again in the northern hemisphere. The day has been celebrated by different cultures around the world for many thousands of years.
As the sun sets on the shortest day this year, the museum will open its doors and invite visitors to experience an evening of wellness activities to light up the night.
Lincoln Museum will be open on Thursday 21 December from 5pm to 8.45pm for this cosy evening and guests can choose from the following activities to celebrate the solstice:
6pm to 7pm: Winter Solstice Yoga
Join us for a unique Winter Solstice yinyang practice, led by Amanda and Jase from Unique Yoga.
Tickets £10 and include a free herbal tea to enjoy before or after the session.
6.30pm to 7.30pm: Solstice Decoration Workshop
In this exclusive event, join local artisan Rachel Olin to craft a unique solstice decoration. This brass gold mistletoe decoration is sure to shine bright hanging in your home during these cold winter months. All materials and tools are included in the price.
Tickets £15 and include a free herbal tea to enjoy before or after the session.
7.30pm to 8.45pm: Winter Solstice Gong Bath
A relaxing Gong Bath with guided meditation led by Becky Rutter.
Tickets for the Gong Bath are now sold out.
Tickets for the Winter Solstice activities can be found at www.lincolnmuseum.com.
Laura Garner, exhibitions and interpretations assistant at Lincoln Museum, said:
“Due to the sun’s importance for providing warmth, light, and growing food, the Winter Solstice has given rise to many feast days, festivals and rituals in different cultures around the world.
“Even today with electric lighting and heating, the days getting longer is a cause for celebration, and this event is the perfect way to mark the occasion with our selection of relaxing activities that will help see you through the longest night.”
Lincoln Museum and the Usher Gallery are both on Danes Terrace in Lincoln and are open Thursday to Monday from 10am to 4pm.
Find details of all our current exhibitions and events, and plan your visit now at www.lincolnmuseum.com.