Foynes Flying Boat and Maritime Museum
Foynes, Co. Limerick
Foynes Flying Boat and Maritime Museum
Foynes, Co. Limerick
1 1 600x360
2 2 600x360
3 2 600x360
4 2 600x360
Walk in the footsteps of pioneering aviators & Hollywood icons in the birthplace of Irish Coffee!
The award-winning Foynes Flying Boat & Maritime Museum excitingly captures the unique story of how Foynes was once the centre of the aviation world through a comprehensive range of informative displays & interactive exhibits. Now featuring both enhanced and new exhibitions including an upgraded and extended aviation museum with state-of-the-art technology, a 100-seater vintage-style cinema, and new flight simulators.
A new Maureen O’Hara exhibition is dedicated to preserving the memory of Ireland’s most famous movie star. A treasure trove of her Hollywood dress collection and movie memorabilia, including her Oscar and the Quiet Man movie set.
Foynes is nestled along the banks of the Shannon Estuary, and is Limerick’s only Wild Atlantic Way Discovery Point. Explore the history of the River Shannon by visiting the Maritime Museum & savour the panoramic views of the Shannon Estuary from the Control Tower.
All of this is housed in the original Foynes Airport building where Irish Coffee was invented. Visitors will also have the once-in-a lifetime chance to board the world’s only Boeing 314 Flying Boat replica – don’t miss out!
Highlights
-
- New Aviation Museum
- Maritime Museum & Control Tower
- Maureen O’Hara Exhibition (upgraded in 2023)
- Deluxe 100-seater cinema showing an original film on Foynes
- Taste an original Irish Coffee in the place it was invented
- 1940s-style Restaurant recreating the ambiance of bygone days
- Dedicated Irish Coffee Centre to explore the origins of the drink
- Board the world’s only life-size replica of the Boeing 314 Flying Boat
- Tourist Information Point
Open
Open mid-March to mid-November, Tuesday to Sunday
Closed Mondays
Up-to-date hours can be found here
Last admission: 1 hour before closing
Useful Information
Check out the range of facilities, services, accessibility, and other useful information.
DINING / REFRESHMENTS: The Museum Restaurant offers freshly prepared and home-baked cuisine in a beautiful 1940s style setting.
SHOPPING: Gift shop selling a wide range of aviation souvenirs and bespoke gifts.
PARKING: Free car and coach parking on-site.
ACCESSIBILITY: Fully wheelchair accessible with accessible toilets.
GROUPS: Group rates available (minimum 10 people). Pre-booking required.
More
Getting There
On N69, 37 km from Limerick City and 64 km from Tralee
Map Location: 52.611676, -9.109737