About Armagh Planetarium
Journey through the cosmos with captivating 3D celestial displays, hands-on rocket activities and interactive exhibits that bring the wonders of the universe to life for all ages.
What's nearby
- The Royal School, Armagh - Preparatory & Secondary Education next door
- Armagh Observatory 150m away
- Armstrong Primary School 200m away
- Royal Irish Fusiliers Museum 300m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Parking
- ✓Free car park
- ✓Free street
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible entrance
- ✓Accessible toilet
- ✓Accessible seating
Payment
- ✓Credit cards
- ✓Debit cards
- ✓Contactless
Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs.
Photos
Photos via Google
Opening hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sunday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.
What visitors say
Great way to spend a few hours. Highly recommend the Build Your Own Rocket. It was great fun and the kids really enjoyed it. The dome was a great experience too. We watched the 3pm animation. The garden was lovely to walk around. Plenty of parking. Very friendly staff. Highly recommended.
· via Google
Great visit. Well worth. the domw show was great with lots serious and funny information provide during the show. The exhibation area was also great with loads of information and interactive displays to keep everyone interested. The was also a sensory room. There is a small Cafe and the toilet were facilites were nice and clean. You do have to book ahead for the dome shows.
· via Google
We visited Armagh Planetarium on a Sunday with our two boys (ages 4 and 9) and had a fantastic experience. The atmosphere was calm and not crowded, which made it really enjoyable to explore at our own pace. We spent nearly 3 hours there and found it to be the perfect amount of time — the exhibition isn't huge, but it's just the right size to keep kids engaged without overwhelming or tiring them out. One of the highlights for us was the fantastic sensory room. It’s full of interactive features and hands-on activities, and the kids especially loved the chance to dress up like astronauts! The Dome Show was definitely the standout moment of our visit — an amazing experience that I’d highly recommend booking in advance. There’s also a small café on-site offering coffee, snacks, and even ice cream — perfect for a short break. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. We had originally booked our tickets in advance, but one of our sons was unwell on the morning of our visit. A quick phone call was all it took to reschedule to another date, free of charge, which we really appreciated. Overall, Armagh Planetarium is a brilliant day out for families with young kids — fun, educational, and very well run!
· via Google
A pleasant experience , the night sky dome show was a highlight very informative while not being overly long , staff were very friendly and approachable , lovely outdoor walking area was a nice bonus
· via Google
Visitors say this observatory offers engaging and interactive exhibits, including a popular "Build Your Own Rocket" activity and a fascinating planetarium dome show. They also highlight the friendly, helpful, and informative staff, who enhance the overall experience. Guests mention the reasonable value for a family day out, with many appreciating the accommodating sensory room for neurodivergent individuals.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Address
- College Hill, Armagh, BT61 9DB Get directions
- Category
- Museums & Galleries
- Guest rating
- 4.6 / 5 (852 reviews)
- Suitable for
- Ages 4+
- Setting
- Indoor & outdoor
- Good for children
- Yes
- Toilets on site
- Yes
- Destination
- Armagh