The festive season returns to the GAA Museum with the Santa Experience at Croke Park, running from Saturday 29 November through Tuesday 23 December 2025 on selected dates.

What’s Involved

• The experience lasts about 50 minutes and is accessible for wheelchairs and strollers. (
• Guests begin in the Elf Dressing Rooms, proceed to the Skills Zone with festive games, and finally enter Santa’s cabin for a meeting with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Children can tell Santa their predictions for the upcoming GAA All‑Ireland Championships.
• Every child receives a small gift at the North Pole GAA Gifting Station. Photos with Santa are possible (you get a turn for an individual photo) and more are available to purchase later.
• After or before the Santa part, ticket holders get access to the GAA Museum: two floors of exhibits, interactive games, the Cúchulainn Christmas Quest trail, a play area (“Cú Chulainn’s Den”) and more.

Logistics & Tickets

• All tickets must be booked online in advance; there are no walk‑ups at the venue. (
• It operates in groups, but each booking also gets a chance for an individual photo with Santa.
• Free parking is available at the museum, located under the Cusack Stand, with entry via St Joseph’s Avenue.
• Ticket prices (excluding booking fees) are roughly:
  • Adults: ~ €16
  • Children aged 2 and over: ~ €23 (including a gift)
  • Children 13‑23 months: ~ €18 (gift included)
  • Under 1 year: free, but must still reserve a ticket.