Begun as an exciting collaboration between Cork City Council, the Cork Institute of Technology and a private benefactor, Blackrock Castle was re opened to the public in November 2007 as CIT Blackrock Castle Observatory, the Space for Science.
We are open 7 days a week. Enjoy our international award winning science centre & riverside restaurant!
OPENING HOURS:
Mon-Fri & Sun 10-5, Sat & Bank Hol 11-5
For much more information, go to the Blackrock Castle Observatory website:
Our Vision
To affect positive change in attitudes toward science, engineering and technology in Ireland and be recognised and respected as a centre of excellence in scientific research, education and outreach.
Our Mission
To provide the people of Cork city and Ireland with a centre of excellence in science:
- By fostering interest in science, engineering and technology through the medium of astronomy
- By developing innovative programmes which increase awareness of science, engineering and technology
- In collaborating with governmental, professional, industrial and educational establishments on programmes which increase awareness of science, engineering and technology through research in astronomy, optics and imaging
- By exploring and developing applications for our research
- Through consultative services to governmental, professional, industrial and educational establishments
- Through our activities and commitment, inspire people of all ages and from all walks of life to experience the wonder of science