Every year, the Aquincum Museum of Roman and Celtic treasures celebrates Samhain, pagan Halloween, in full Celtic style. We checked out the fire-laden sword fights, arts and crafts, and artefacts on display, while museum employees dressed up in ancient clothes!
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Safely masked in accordance with coronavirus regulations, employees of the museum led visitors on tours around the museum by torchlight.
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Visitors to the museum are allowed to roam the grounds during the Halloween event, and this year the full moon made a spooky appearance, as well.
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Arts and crafts activities were set up for both children and adults, with a pumpkin beauty contest for both groups.
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