National Transport Museum — Attraction in Fingal

I remember going here when I was a kid in the mid 80s. It offers the same nostalgia power trip every time I return!

The museum is located beside the Castle in The Deer Park. There is plenty of parking in the yard outside. There are 2 old army APC carriers outside to view for free, Irish army's finest!

The museum is in 2 warehouses. Note it's run by very friendly and knowledgeable volunteers. Make sure you ask some questions!

As you would expect, it's a mix of buses, trucks and trams. The theme is clearly civil transportation once inside. They have everything from an old horse drawn sludge pump to the last trams to venture up the hill of Howth! The history of The Great Southern railway becoming Irish Rail is explained! Old ESB vehicles are scattered throughout the place. The highlight for me was the very well preserved trams. They are really beautiful machines, they just don't make things like that anymore! Our kids loved exploring tge maze of vehicles.

Definitely worth a visit. Short walk up from the dart if you want to leave the car at home and enjoy a stroll up deer park hill...

Visited the place on 30/4/23 . The museum is situated near to howth castle . This museum is purely based on the transport facilities used by public in olden days . There are different old models of vehicles which are used in wars and military purpose ,types of old fire force vehicles, school vans , ambulances,trams ,lorries, etc . Which are preserved for new generation to know about our history. Fares are different for age groups ( in Google it's written as free entry ). Opening on weekends and holidays between 2-5. Place is good for crazy antique vehicle lovers . Suggestion- the vehicles are not kept in an order .if it is arranged in a proper order everyone will love it .( Now it's look like a garage ) These vehicles has to be preserved properly because...

Very impressive collection, of both civilian and military/state vehicles. Space is tight though, so it's hard to see most vehicles other than from a specific angle, as you can't get in and around most of them. The space issue would be a hindrance to those with wheelchair and or buggy/pram concerns. Staff are very friendly, if a little standoff-ish. Parking is ample, and the co-location with Howth Castle and Deer Park make it easily part of a full (family) day out. Well served by bus and train (DART) services. Plenty of restaurants and pubs close by too. Shame it's only open Weekends (2pm to 5pm) and...