What’s Here
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
Our award winning all-ages exhibition. Learn about the Universe, extreme life forms on Earth and life in outer space!
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
Play The Comet Chaser at Ireland’s first interactive theatre and virtually save the Earth! Part of the Cosmos at the Castle interactive exhibit.
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
Our professional astronomical observatory, integrated with our public exhibition, makes BCO a unique national astronomy centre.
Visiting Exhibitions
We host an engaging and exciting range of visiting exhibits through the year at BCO; admission is included with your ticket.
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!
Upcoming Events
Gathering The Gathering
Get the Cosmos App
The free CIT Cosmos app for the iPhone puts a Virtual Observatory in your pocket!
