Blackrock Castle Observatory
We are Cork’s fun and exciting location to learn about the Universe. Blackrock Castle is the oldest surviving structure still in use in the city of Cork; a 16th-century fort turned robotic observatory and science centre with panoramic views of Cork Harbour. Explore over 400 years of Cork Harbour stories in this stunning riverside location during their guided castle tours to the Dome Tower Top and Gunnery. Then delve into space science and open your eyes to the wonders of the Universe with Cosmos at the Castle. Discover the wonders of the night sky in their live Planetarium Shows and explore magnetism, forces, light and sound at the SFI Discover Zone. No booking is required but the castle tours and planetarium shows take place at set times so make to check these out on their website or call ahead. Castle Tours Join us on ‘behind the scenes’ tours of the Castle’s towers where a guide will take you on a trip back through the colourful history of Blackrock, Cork or into the future of blazars, quasars and the BCO Planet Search Programme. The Gunnery is now a fully open self-guided exhibit area! Daily at 11:30, 13:00, 14:00 & 15:30 The Comet Chaser Play The Comet Chaser at Ireland’s first interactive theatre and virtually save the Earth! Part of the Cosmos at the Castle interactive exhibit. Cosmos at the Castle Our award-winning all-ages exhibition.
Castle Rd, Blackrock, Cork, Ireland
Daily 10.00am - 5.00pm. Last admission is at 4.00pm
Adult - €6.50 Child - €4.50 Family - €18.00
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