National Transport Museum
Category: Families, Kids, Rainy Day, Culture
Type: Museums & Galleries, Visitor Centres, General Attractions
Howth Castle
Howth
Co Dublin
Howth
Co Dublin
Tel: +353 1 832 0427
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Ireland's only comprehensive assembly of public and commercial road transport
National Transport Museum
Georgina Campbell
The National Transport Museum is Ireland’s only comprehensive assembly of public and commercial road transport and has 60 vehicles are currently on display.
The oldest items date from second half of the 19th century, the newest 1984. It features buses, lorries, trucks, fire engines, trams and tractors. Also exhibited is the restored Hill of Howth No.9 Tram.
They have built up a splendid fleet of military vehicles, including World War Two classics and a fine series of armoured personnel carriers special to the lrish Defence Forces.
The oldest items date from second half of the 19th century, the newest 1984. It features buses, lorries, trucks, fire engines, trams and tractors. Also exhibited is the restored Hill of Howth No.9 Tram.
They have built up a splendid fleet of military vehicles, including World War Two classics and a fine series of armoured personnel carriers special to the lrish Defence Forces.
Opening Time:
Open Saturday, Sunday & Bank Hols 2-5pm
Admission Charge:
Adults €3.50; Child/Student/OAP €2; Family €9
Directions
Shared entrance with Deer Park Hotel & Golf Course, couple hundred metres up road, turn right immediately at castleView Similar Tourist Attractions
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