Welcome to Armagh Planetarium.
Our main attraction is our 360 degree Digital Theatre. We run dome shows on a range of topics at different times with a range of shows to suit toddlers, families and adults. We also run event various seasonal events. We are open Tuesday-Sunday 10am-5pm (additional hours for late night events and Bank Holidays).
Here is a summary of what’s on and what’s coming soon. Book tickets for a Dome show and get access to the Planetarium exhibition area and sensory room too!
Please note there are reduced show screenings during term time. Check show availability here.
Exhibition Area
If you would like to visit our Exhibition Area without watching a dome show you can purchase an exhibition only ticket on arrival at our ticket office.
Please note, all dome show and event tickets include access to the exhibition area.
Accessible Sunday
Enjoy a calmer experience with our regular dome shows running at reduced capacity and lower volume. Your dome show ticket also includes entry to our exhibition area, sensory room and the workshop of the day.
Prefer to skip the dome show? Exhibition-only tickets can be purchased on arrival.
Our goal is to provide a welcoming space where everyone can explore and discover the wonders of the universe at their own pace.
Grubb’s really unusual Birthday Bash!
We’re celebrating a very special birthday at Armagh Observatory and Planetarium. On 8th October, our Grubb 10″ telescope turns 140. It’s not everyday you celebrate such an important birthday so we intend to do it in style. Join us at 4:00pm at the Robinson Memorial Dome at the Armagh Observatory for cake, music, party hats and more.
For more info please contact: reception@armagh.ac.uk
Halloween Science: Doom it Yourself
The Armagh Planetscarium has been taken over by Madam Mayhem, the supervillain to the stars!
Using Armagh as a base, join her as she tries to create a Doomsday Device that will help her to take over the world! But her resident lab tech has gone on holiday. Her replacement, Dr Rok, a force for good from the Royal Institution, has other plans.
Will Madam Mayhem succeed, will Dr Rok bring her around to the wonderous ways of science, or will they go one step too far and destroy the Planetarium?
This is a live experiment show taking place in our Copernicus Hall. Dome shows can be booked separately, with a 20% discount applied at checkout.
Brought to you in collaboration with the Royal Institution: www.rigb.org
25 years of The International Space Station – How it came to be
Mission Santa
It’s a real Code Red! Join our E.L.F. crew on Mission Santa and blast off on a Christmas adventure. Your out-of-this-world adventure will include:
★ Admission to Dome Show in the digital theatre
★ Help save Santa inside mission control during a theatrical show, along with a visit to see Santa!
★ A present for each child
★ A printed family photograph
Each mission will last between 90-120 minutes
Pre-Booking is essential
*This is a similar show as performed in 2024
Relaxed sessions: 5th, 12th, 17th, 19th December at 3:15pm & 14th December at 9:45am.
*Relaxed sessions have reduced capacity and held at quieter times in the Planetarium
BSL and dome subtitled session: 29th November at 4pm.
Pink Floyd’s The Dark Side of the Moon: LAST SCREENING
Legendary Telescope Tour
Would you like to have a look at some of our historic telescopes?
Join your expert guide who will tell you about these telescopes and how they were used for pioneering science in their day. Take your picture with the Grubb 10-inch used to make a fundamental star catalogue that is still used by astronomers today, and get up close and personal with the century-old Calver telescope. Listen to the unique stories along the way and discover why Armagh truly is a Celestial City.
Stargazing Evening
Join us for a magical stargazing evening at Armagh Planetarium. Experience the wonders of the night sky with guided observations through telescopes, and explore stars and the constellations (weather depended). This event offers a unique opportunity to learn about the cosmos from expert astronomers and whether you’re a seasoned stargazer or new to astronomy, it’s a night not to be missed. You will also be treated to a Dome show in our digital theatre, entry into the exhibition area and our Data Visualisation Laboratory.
Little Astronomers
Transport your Little Astronomers into the exciting world of science.
Join us for hands-on activities and space-fun with time to explore our sensory room and exhibition hall after.
Best suited for Under 5’s
Sound Journey Under the Stars
Immerse yourself in a specially created therapeutic soundscape as you journey under the stars and through the vast cosmos. Let calming sounds and a 360° cosmic visual show transport you to another world while you gaze up at the night sky. This unforgettable event features a live performance by Tessa Ann from The Sound Spa, blending therapeutic sounds, visuals, and a restorative atmosphere for a deeply relaxing experience.
Please note this is not an AOP event and tickets can be booked here
Any queries please contact: info@thesoundhealingspa.com
