National Transport Museum of Ireland facts for kids
| Iarsmalann Náisiunta Iompair na hÉireann | |
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| Established | 1949 |
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| Location | Heritage Depot, Howth Demesne, Ireland |
| Type | Transport museum |
| Collection size | >180 vehicles |
| Owner | Transport Museum Society of Ireland |
| Public transit access | Howth railway station Dublin Bus |
| Nearest car park | Parking available at museum |
The National Transport Museum of Ireland (Irish: Iarsmalann Náisiunta Iompair na hÉireann) is a super cool place to visit in Ireland! It's located right on the grounds of Howth Castle. This museum is all about old vehicles and how people used to get around.
The idea for the museum started way back in the 1940s. It changed a bit in the 1970s. The museum opened in Howth in 1986. Today, it has a huge collection of more than 180 different vehicles!
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Where to Find the Museum
You can find the museum in Howth, Ireland. It's in a place called the Heritage Depot. This depot used to be farm buildings. You get there by going through the main gates of Howth Castle.
How the Museum Works
The museum is run by amazing volunteers. These are people who give their time for free! The museum gets its money from a small entry fee. They also sell posters and accept donations. This helps them keep all the cool vehicles safe.
What You Can See: The Collection
The museum has over 180 vehicles in total. About 60 of these vehicles are on display in Howth. The oldest items are from the late 1800s. The newest ones are from 1984.
Types of Vehicles
You can see many different kinds of transport here. They have old buses and lorries. There are also big trucks and bright red fire engines. You might even spot some old trams and tractors!
One special vehicle is the restored Hill of Howth No.9 Tram. It's a real piece of history!
More Vehicles to Explore
The museum's collection grew a lot in the early 2000s. They were adding about five new vehicles each year! Most of the vehicles are quite old, around 46 years old on average.
While 60 vehicles are on display, the museum has many more. Some can be seen if you arrange it beforehand. The rest are kept at another storage place. This reserve depot is in County Wicklow.
