Opening Hours

  • Sunday to Friday: 10:00-17:00
  • Saturday and holidays: 11:00-17:00

Please note last admission is 16:00. The castle closes at 17:00 and viewing the exhibits takes approximately 1 hour.

Virtual Tours of the Castle

Ticket Prices

  • Adults: €6
  • Students, Seniors and Children (5-14 years): €4
  • Family (2 Adults, 2 Children): €16
  • Groups (10 and more) €5

Children under 5 are free with families and admission is always free for members.

Evening Admission

The exhibit is open by special arrangement for groups of 10 or more after hours. (See Group Admission for more details.)

First Fridays at the Castle is a monthly open night with workshops, lectures, the Cork Science Café, stargazing and of course Cosmos at the Castle from 6-10pm and is free for all visitors.