National Children's Science Centre
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National Children's Science Centre
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National Children's Science Centre Ireland: With Government support, we will build Ireland’s first National Children’s Science Centre
Huge congratulations to all the brilliant young people at the Stripe Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition — the creativity and curiosity on display is incredible. Last day tomorrow (10 Jan) — well worth a visit 👏 Imagine science like all year long. That’s the vision of the NCSC #BuildtheNCSC
January 9, 2026 at 10:28 AM
The NCSC has received its #EDcertified status through NGOsource. Our Equivalency Determination (ED) certificate is now on file in the NGOsource repository and can be accessed by U.S.-based grantmakers, helping to simplify and support international giving www.ngosource.org.
January 7, 2026 at 9:45 AM
December 23, 2025 at 10:50 AM
We’re coming to the end of #ScienceWeek and what a week it’s been! Classrooms across Ireland have been buzzing with ideas and imagination. It reminds us why this matters: every child deserves a space to explore and dream big. With Government support, we can make it happen #BuildTheNCSC
November 14, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Day 4 of #ScienceWeek! Events are happening all over Ireland. Find one nearby: scienceweek.ie/whats-on
Right in the heart of Dublin sits the North Wing of Earlsfort Tce unused since 2007. Let's transform it into a world-class Science Centre for children #ScienceWEeek #BuildTheNCSC
November 13, 2025 at 1:44 PM
We’re halfway through #ScienceWeek and children all over Ireland are discovering how fun science can be.
Imagine if they could do that every week of the year!
The NCSC will make it happen — 14 exhibit spaces, a mobile 15th exhibit and a 122-seat planetarium.
#ScienceWeek #BuildTheNCSC
November 12, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Science Week is in full swing across Ireland — and its theme says it all: Then. Today. Tomorrow.
Ireland has always been a nation of inventors and problem-solvers. Now it’s time to build a home for the next generation of scientists. Here's a pic of what the NCSC would look like #scienceweek
November 11, 2025 at 1:44 PM
It’s #ScienceWeek IE! 🚀
30 years of celebrating science, discovery & imagination with the theme: Then. Today. Tomorrow.
Imagine science accessible to every child in Ireland — 365 days a year, not just for a week. That's possible with @irishgov support. #BuildTheNCSC #scienceweek
November 10, 2025 at 1:26 PM
The National Children’s Science Centre (NCSC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Tom Bean to its board of directors. His expertise in innovation and sustainability will support the NCSC’s mission to inspire future scientists and innovators: tinyurl.com/2s3md9vr
Tom Bean Joins the Board of the National Children’s Science Centre
Tom Bean joins the Board of the National Children’s Science Centre
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October 14, 2025 at 10:59 AM
We’re delighted to announce Paschal Naylor as the new Chair of the NCSC. He brings proven leadership, energy & vision to drive the NCSC forward at this critical stage. Succeeding Paul Duffy, Paschal takes the helm as we focus on the next big step: government support.

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Paschal Naylor Appointed Chair of the National Children’s Science Centre
Paschal Naylor Appointed Chair of the National Children’s Science Centre.
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September 4, 2025 at 8:57 AM
The National Children’s Science Centre is featured in
@siliconrepublic.bsky.social — a detailed, independent look at why this project matters more than ever. The NCSC will transform a dormant site into a vibrant centre of science for Ireland’s young people. tinyurl.com/3am8zb35
‘A great want’: The case for a national children’s science centre
CEO Barbara Galavan says now is the time to fund the National Children's Science Centre, a project first mooted in 1998.
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July 9, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Proud to share a message of support from Professor Maria Leptin @marialep.bsky.social, President of the European Research Council @erc.europa.eu: "I know Ireland is serious about its future in science – so it makes sense to build the NCSC...." More 👉 tinyurl.com/546w6y26
Testimonials | NCSC
Here, leaders, educators and community members share their support for this vital project. These endorsements highlight the NCSC's importance in shaping a scientifically literate and innovative future...
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June 17, 2025 at 8:00 AM
We’re delighted to receive a message of support from the Irish Science Teachers’ Association (irishsciteach.bsky.social): “As educators, we understand the importance of children developing an interest in science from an early age... That's why we support the NCSC..” More 👉 tinyurl.com/546w6y26
Testimonials | NCSC
Here, leaders, educators and community members share their support for this vital project. These endorsements highlight the NCSC's importance in shaping a scientifically literate and innovative future...
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June 10, 2025 at 7:50 AM
We're thrilled to share this message of support from
@junioreinsteins.bsky.social for the NCSC🙌 “This marks a transformative moment for the scientific futures of Ireland’s children.” Together, we're building a brighter, bolder future through science. For more 👉 tinyurl.com/546w6y26
Testimonials | NCSC
Here, leaders, educators and community members share their support for this vital project. These endorsements highlight the NCSC's importance in shaping a scientifically literate and innovative future...
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June 4, 2025 at 11:07 AM
“Look again at that dot. That's here. That's home. That's us... on a mote of dust suspended in a sunbeam.” – Carl Sagan. Today, on #EarthDay, this quote reminds us how small — and how connected — we really are. That’s why now is the time to invest in a National Children’s Science Centre (NCSC) 🌍
April 22, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Thanks to the Irish Science Teachers’ Association (ISTA) for the opportunity to attend their Annual Conference. Aine Hyland and Barbara Galavan from the NCSC were delighted to speak. This year’s theme – ‘Adapting to a Changing World in Science Education’ – couldn’t be more timely.
April 7, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Happy St. Patrick’s Day from the National Children’s Science Centre! Ireland has a rich history of science, discovery and innovation. Let’s inspire the next generation of Irish scientists, engineers and innovators—because science is at the heart of Ireland’s past, present and future.
March 17, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Support rom Dame Jocelyn Bell Burnell: ‘Science is a 'must' for every young person today, and increasingly in the future. The National Children's Science Centre will excite interest in science and aid understanding of it.’
Her words capture our mission to inspire a passion for science.
An Post's new stamps celebrate Women in STEM, including Prof. Jocelyn Bell Burnell, who discovered pulsars in 1967: tinyurl.com/3d59u4dv. At the NCSC, this feels special—our logo is inspired by the pulsar map from the Voyager Golden Record: tinyurl.com/2p8y6267
Special stamps launched to celebrate women in STEM
An Post has launched two special stamps to celebrate the achievements of Women in STEM in advance of International Women's Day this weekend.
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March 13, 2025 at 9:12 AM
An Post's new stamps celebrate Women in STEM, including Prof. Jocelyn Bell Burnell, who discovered pulsars in 1967: tinyurl.com/3d59u4dv. At the NCSC, this feels special—our logo is inspired by the pulsar map from the Voyager Golden Record: tinyurl.com/2p8y6267
Special stamps launched to celebrate women in STEM
An Post has launched two special stamps to celebrate the achievements of Women in STEM in advance of International Women's Day this weekend.
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March 11, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Ireland is the only OECD country without a National Children's Science Centre—it's time to change that! 🚀
Dr. Áine Hyland shares the journey of this long-awaited project in the latest Education Matters Yearbook:
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March 4, 2025 at 7:06 AM