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A trip to CIT Blackrock Castle Observatory is filled with fun and educational things to do for kids, families, school groups and science enthusiasts. Below are some of our most popular activities available all year round. We also have a jam-packed schedule of special events!

Cosmos at the Castle Interactive Exhibit

Cosmos at the Castle

Our award winning all-ages exhibition. Learn about the Universe, extreme life forms on Earth and life in outer space!

Castle and Dungeon Tours

Castle & Dungeon Tours

Tours of the historic dungeon and turret take place on Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays at 1.30 pm & 3.30pm

The Comet Chaser Game

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.

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Pan Galactic Email Station

Send an email to the stars from our special interstellar email station and track it through space in real time!

BCO Labs

BCO Labs

Our professional astronomical observatory, integrated with our public exhibition, makes BCO a unique national astronomy centre.

Explorers of the Universe BCO Summer 2010

Visiting Exhibitions

We host an engaging and exciting range of visiting exhibits through the year at BCO; admission is included with your ticket.

Birthday Party Packages

Birthdays at the Castle!

Make your child's next birthday an unforgettable adventure and have an "out of this world" children's party at Blackrock Castle!

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