Science & Technology Museums in Ireland
Technology museums, science centers, transport and industrial museums – hands-on and interactive.
County Dublin (13)
Guinness Storehouse
National Print Museum
National Maritime Museum of Ireland
National Transport Museum of Ireland
Ye Olde Hurdy Gurdy Museum of Vintage Radio
Casino Model Railway Museum
Dublin Fire Brigade Museum
Explorium: National Sport and Science Centre
Illusion Museum Dublin
Jeanie Johnston Tall Ship
Skerries Mills
Teeling Whiskey Distillery
World of Illusion
County Cork (5)
County Waterford (5)
County Donegal (4)
County Kerry (4)
County Clare (2)
County Galway (2)
County Kildare (2)
County Leitrim (2)
County Roscommon (2)
County Wexford (2)
County Cavan (1)
County Laois (1)
County Limerick (1)
County Mayo (1)
County Offaly (1)
County Westmeath (1)
County Wicklow (1)
Science & Technology Museums in Ireland: Overview & Tips
Our guide lists 50 science and technology museums in Ireland, spread across 18 counties and 40 towns and cities. Most of them are in County Dublin (13), County Cork (5), and County Waterford (5).
At the city level, Dublin (8), Cork (2), and Howth (2) lead the way – ideal if you want to see several science and technology museums in a single day.
7 museums are free to visit. For the others with a published price, a regular adult ticket costs €11 at the median, and the middle half charge between €7.50 and €17.50.
16 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 30 offer dedicated programs for families, and 24 have a café or restaurant. These figures come from our ongoing research – museums whose details we haven’t verified yet aren’t included in the counts.
Top 10 science and technology museums in Ireland
The best-known science and technology museums in Ireland
Guinness StorehouseHistory · Dublin
Irish Museum of TimeTechnology · Waterford
National Print MuseumTechnology · Dublin
National Maritime Museum of IrelandTechnology · Dún Laoghaire
Fintown RailwayTechnology · Fintown
Castlerea Railway MuseumTechnology · Castlerea
Dunbrody Famine Ship ExperienceHistory · New Ross
National Transport Museum of IrelandTechnology · Howth
Stradbally Woodland RailwayTechnology · Stradbally
Ye Olde Hurdy Gurdy Museum of Vintage RadioTechnology · Howth
Science and technology museums in Ireland with free admission
- National Print MuseumTechnology · Dublin
- Copper Coast Geopark Visitor CentreNature · Bunmahon
- Foxford Woollen Mills Visitor CentreTechnology · Foxford
National Science and Ecclesiology Museum MaynoothTechnology · Maynooth- Newmills Corn and Flax MillsTechnology · Letterkenny
- Portlaw Heritage CentreRegional · Portlaw
- Sliabh an Iarainn Visitor CentreRegional · Drumshanbo
Science and technology museums in Ireland with programs for families
- Guinness StorehouseHistory · Dublin
- National Print MuseumTechnology · Dublin
- Fintown RailwayTechnology · Fintown
- Castlerea Railway MuseumTechnology · Castlerea
- Dunbrody Famine Ship ExperienceHistory · New Ross
- Stradbally Woodland RailwayTechnology · Stradbally
Arigna Mining ExperienceTechnology · Arigna
Donegal Railway MuseumTechnology · Donegal Town
Foynes Flying Boat & Maritime MuseumTechnology · Foynes
Allihies Copper Mine MuseumHistory · Allihies
Wheelchair-accessible science and technology museums in Ireland
- Guinness StorehouseHistory · Dublin
- Dunbrody Famine Ship ExperienceHistory · New Ross
- Stradbally Woodland RailwayTechnology · Stradbally
- Arigna Mining ExperienceTechnology · Arigna
- Donegal Railway MuseumTechnology · Donegal Town
- Allihies Copper Mine MuseumHistory · Allihies
Casino Model Railway MuseumTechnology · Malahide- Computer and Communications Museum of IrelandTechnology · Galway
- Explorium: National Sport and Science CentreTechnology · Dublin
- House of Waterford CrystalTechnology · Waterford
By county
Cities with the most museums
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
How many science and technology museums are there in Ireland?
Our directory currently lists 50 science and technology museums in Ireland across 40 towns and cities.
What are the best-known science and technology museums in Ireland?
Some of the best known are Guinness Storehouse, Irish Museum of Time, National Print Museum, National Maritime Museum of Ireland, and Fintown Railway.
Which science and technology museums in Ireland offer free admission?
7 museums are free to visit – for example National Print Museum, Copper Coast Geopark Visitor Centre, Foxford Woollen Mills Visitor Centre, and National Science and Ecclesiology Museum Maynooth.
Which science and technology museums in Ireland are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 27 are open, such as Guinness Storehouse, Irish Museum of Time, and National Maritime Museum of Ireland.
Which science and technology museums in Ireland are wheelchair accessible?
16 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including Guinness Storehouse, Dunbrody Famine Ship Experience, and Stradbally Woodland Railway. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.
How much does it cost to visit science and technology museums in Ireland?
A regular adult ticket costs €11 at the median, with prices ranging from €4 to €28. Children, students and families usually pay less.
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