All railway museums to visit in Northern Ireland

Make a historic journey through railway history at 6 museums in Northern Ireland dedicated to trains and railroads. These museums celebrate the development and impact of rail transport.

Are you a train enthusiast? Here are the best railway museums in Northern Ireland:

  1. Downpatrick and County Down Railway1

    Downpatrick and County Down Railway

     Downpatrick
    The Downpatrick and County Down Railway (DCDR) is a heritage railway located in County Down, Northern Ireland. It is operated entirely by volunteers who are passionate about preserving and sharing the history of rail travel in the region. Visitors can experience a journey on the railway, which uses both steam and diesel locomotives, and explore the historical sites of Inch Abbey and King Magnus Grave.
  2. Whitehead Railway Museum2

    Whitehead Railway Museum

     Whitehead
    Take a journey through the history of Irish railways at Whitehead Railway Museum. The museum showcases the Railway Preservation Society of Ireland’s large collection of heritage locomotives and carriages, many of which have been restored to their full glory. Interactive displays and exhibits expl
  3. Ballymoney Museum3

    Ballymoney Museum

     Ballymoney
    Ballymoney Museum is a museum in Ballymoney. The museum features exhibits related to: archives, natural sciences, archaeology, trade and commerce, photography, social history, costume and textiles, law and order, weapons and war and medicine. Key themes, people and exhibits in the museum include: mo
  4. Ulster Transport Museum4

    Ulster Transport Museum

     Holywood
    The Ulster Transport Museum tells the story of transport and social change in this part of the world. It is a place to be inspired by big machines and big ideas. Celebrate our history of invention in the Museum of Innovation and explore how our lives and communities have always been in motion. Visi
  5. Foyle Valley Railway Museum5

    Foyle Valley Railway Museum

     Londonderry
    Foyle Valley Railway Museum is a museum in Derry. The museum features exhibits related to Land Transport and Archives.
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    Larne Museum and Arts Centre

     Larne
    Larne Museum and Arts Centre is a museum in Larne. The museum features exhibits related to: literature, industry, archaeology, land transport, weapons and war, archives, toys and hobbies, music, sport, agriculture, coins and medals, social history, maritime, photography and costume and textiles. Key