Foynes Flying Boat & Maritime Museum
About This Museum
Tucked away on the banks of the Shannon Estuary in County Limerick, the Foynes Flying Boat & Maritime Museum is a total gem. It’s housed in the original terminal building, which just hums with history. Stepping inside feels like a proper leap back to the 1930s and 40s, when this quiet spot was a major crossroads for transatlantic air travel. You can almost hear the clipped accents of pilots and the excitement of passengers heading for the big flying boats.
Collection Highlights
The star of the show is undoubtedly the full-scale replica of a B314 flying boat—it's absolutely massive and you can even climb aboard. Don't miss the original radio room, still set up as if an operator might crackle to life at any moment. The maritime section weaves in the rich local history of the river and port.
Visitor Information
It's easy to find right on Main Street in Foynes. Definitely budget a couple of hours to do it justice, and don't leave without popping into the cafe for a taste of where Irish coffee was invented!
Architecture & Building
A charming, no-frills Art Deco-style building from the 1930s; it's the genuine article, not a recreation.
Contact & Location
Address: Foynes Flying Boat & Maritime Museum, N69, Foynes, Shanagolden, The Municipal District of Adare — Rathkeale, County Limerick, Munster, V94 NX50, Éire / Ireland
Phone: +353 69 65416
Website: Visit Website
