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  • Explore BCO's Universe

    Exciting interactive exhibits and activities await at BCO, from exploring space and alien lifeforms to the Castle's battlements, gunnery and rich maritime history.

    Exhibits & Tickets

  • Discover & Learn at BCO

    From school tours including castle visits as Gaeilge to workshops for all ages, a class trip to BCO educates and entertains through hands-on discovery.

    School Tours & Workshops

    Featured Exhibits

    Journeys of Exploration

    Housed in an iconic Cork landmark dating back to 1582, a visit to Blackrock Castle Observatory includes entry to Journeys of Exploration.

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    Cosmos at the Castle

    Learn about the Universe, extreme life forms on Earth and life in outer space!

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    Daily Schedule

    Plan your visit with an up to date list of the times of activities, tours and events at Blackrock Castle.

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    Upcoming Events

    Junior Space Camp

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    Sunday 1st July 2018

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    Summer CPD: Junior Rocket Scientists: Space Science as a Cross-Curricular Theme

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    5 days duration

    Monday 2nd July 2018

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    Space Camp 2018

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    BCO News & Blog

    Niamh’s Baikonur Trip- Day 1

    June 14, 2018 /

    Day 1- Kazakstan- Terra Firma, but not yet Baikonur

    Niamh’s Baikonur Trip- Day 0

    June 14, 2018 / /

    Dublin to Frankfurt and onwards!

    Organic Matter Found on Mars

    June 8, 2018

    In a hugely significant development, organic compounds have been found on the red planet. But what does this mean in terms of the search for life beyond Earth?

    Sky Matters – June 2018

    June 5, 2018

    Sky Matters: A guide to the night sky - June 2018

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