MTU Blackrock Castle Cork
We are thrilled to welcome you to MTU Blackrock Castle Observatory where your admission includes access to MTU Blackrock Castle Observatory’s award winning science centre, a tour of the 16th century castle, and more.
Plan Your Visit - MTU Blackrock Castle
General Admission with Tower Tour includes access to MTU Blackrock Castle Observatory’s award winning science centre, and guided admission to the old fort and tower top.
Castle Tour - MTU Blackrock Castle
Throughout the day, we offer guided tours of the castle. The tour takes you through 400 years of history; From the original fort, built to deter pirates in Cork harbour, through to the modern telescope dome installed on the tower top.
About - MTU Blackrock Castle
MTU Blackrock Castle Observatory is an award winning science centre and active research observatory. It is the result of an exciting collaboration between Cork City Council, a private benefactor and the Cork Institute of Technology (Now Munster Technological University).
December - Your guide to Ireland’s skies - MTU Blackrock Castle
For anyone visiting us here at Blackrock Castle, in Cork we would see sunrise at 8:39am and sunset at 4:25pm. This should provide ample hours for some evening stargazing over the winter holidays, if the weather permits.
Exhibitions & Events - MTU Blackrock Castle
Visit us today to further explore Ireland’s place in Space. Book Tickets Oct 2023 - April 2024
Star Show - MTU Blackrock Castle
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October - Your guide to Ireland’s skies - MTU Blackrock Castle
This year Space Week is going on the road and NASA Astronaut Steve Swanson will join the team from MTU Blackrock Castle Observatory as they explore the wonders of the cosmos and the Emerald Isle, travelling to locations in Cork, Galway, Offaly, and Dublin.
November - Your guide to Ireland’s skies - MTU Blackrock Castle
The grounds and views of Blackrock Castle itself are amazing, especially on a beautiful sunny day (despite it being December) which made for some unique, beautiful and very memorable photographs... It is a day we will treasure and cherish forever"
Explore The Region - MTU Blackrock Castle
MTU Blackrock Castle Observatory are proud to be a part of the Ireland’s Ancient East experience and we highly recommend that you explore the many magical attractions that we share that privilege with.