Welcome to Armagh Planetarium. Have you visited before? Not sure what show to book?
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 coming soon! Book tickets for a Dome show and get access to the Planetarium exhibition area too.
Please note there are reduced show screenings during term time. Check show availability here
10:30 Weekends- Toddler Show. Find out what makes each of the Planets so special! Presenter Led. Duration 15mins
11am September. Where would be a good place to go in the Solar System? Suitable for kids and families. Duration 30mins
11am Weekends October-Did you know space has its monsters: Black holes and zombie stars! Rated PG. Duration 30mins
12pm & 3pm- Weekends- Presenter Led tour of the Solar System. Suitable for kids and families. Duration 35mins
1pm- Weekends- Where did we come from? What are we made of? Suitable for adults and children over 6. Duration 30mins
2pm Daily- Explore what’s in the night sky this season. Presenter Led. Suitable for Adults and children over 6. Duration 35mins
4pm Weekends- Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon. Suitable for over 16’s Duration 45mins
Returning this festive season. 12.30pm weekends 2pm Weekdays. Journey back 2000 years ago to see what astronomical events were happening in the night sky. Suitable for adults and children over 6. Duration 30mins
Mission Santa is back!!
Various times from 23rd Nov-23rd Dec
*This is a similar show as performed in 2023
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 a brand new 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
Tickets from £20-£22pp
Pre-Booking is essential. Book Here!
Join us at Arrrrmaggghhh Planetscarium this Spooky Season
Spooky Space Dome Show
- 11am Saturdays and Sundays in October
- 11am, 1pm, 3pm Half Term 29th-3rd Nov
Additional Special Spooky Activities
- Tuesday 29th and Wednesday 30th October
Stargazing Evenings
Join our Phd Students as they show you the wonders of the Universe. We will have telescopes set up at the front of the Planetarium and a dome show screening showcasing the constellations and planets visible at the minute.
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.
Our World from Space Saturday Club
Embark on a captivating journey through the wonders of our home planet, as seen from space, at our family Our World from Space Club. Once a month we will explore a range of topics from the vital roles of satellites in monitoring the Earth’s every-changing surface; uncovering the forces that sculpt our weather and climate; exploring our vast oceans and lands.
Little Astronomers
Join us for some hands-on science acitivites.
Best suited for Under 5’s
Mesmerica 360
This unique dome show experience is taking over Armagh Planetarium’s dome this October (18th & 19th and 25th & 26th)
Please note this is not an AOP event and tickets can be booked here
Armagh Observatory and Planetarium would like to thank and acknowledge the National Space Centre, Leicester, Department for Communities and National Lottery Heritage Fund.
Please note smoking and vaping are not permitted in any AOP buildings
