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Santa Experience at the GAA Museum, Croke Park 2025

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29 November through Tuesday 23 December 2025 on selected dates.

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.
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