Unique Tour at Narva Museum: Watch the Solar Eclipse from the Castle Tower (EST & RUS)
Event overview
On August 12, Narva Museum invites you to a special evening event.
On this day, Narva Castle will remain open longer than usual, giving visitors the opportunity to witness one of the most impressive astronomical phenomena: a solar eclipse.
To mark the occasion, a special evening tour of the castle will be organized, culminating in eclipse observation from the tower of Narva Castle, one of the city's best locations for enjoying the sunset and evening sky.
During the tour, guests will learn about the history of the city, the castle, and the significance of the region. The guide will then lead participants to the tower’s viewing platform, where they will be able to observe the eclipse.
Evening Program
- 19:30 – Tour begins (meeting point: museum ticket office)
- The tour will be conducted simultaneously in Russian and Estonian
- 20:45 – Maximum phase of the partial solar eclipse
- 21:00 – End of the event
The number of places is limited to 30 participants.
All participants will be provided with special equipment for safe solar observation.
According to astronomers, on the evening of August 12, the Moon will cover more than 80% of the Sun’s disk, making this eclipse one of the most significant astronomical events seen in Estonia in recent years.
Important Information
- On this day, Narva Museum will be open from 10:00 to 21:00.
- The museum ticket office will be open until 20:00.
- Participation in the tour is included with a museum admission ticket.
- Ticket price: €16 / €10.
If weather conditions prevent eclipse observation, your museum ticket will also remain valid for the following day.
If you do not plan to join the guided tour, you may still visit the museum grounds and observe the eclipse independently by purchasing a museum admission ticket. In this case, you must bring and use your own certified solar viewing protection.
Important: Never look directly at the Sun without proper protective filters or eclipse glasses, as this may cause serious eye damage.
Come and spend an extraordinary summer evening at Narva Castle and experience a rare natural phenomenon in a unique historical setting!