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Foynes Flying Boat Museum

Main Street, Foynes, Ireland
353 69 65416
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Very impressive Bronze Boeing 314 in front of museums
Me and my girlfriend outside the flying boat model
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Ranked #1 of 1 attractions in Foynes
4.5 of 5 stars 31 Reviews
Type: Specialty Museums
Traveler Description: The Foynes Flying Boat Museum chronicles that brief but romantic era when the famous Pan Am Clippers used Foynes as their gateway to Europe and back... more »
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Wicklow, Ireland
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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“A nice place to visit”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012 NEW

My plane mad husband often drove past this museum in his childhood, on his way to and from boarding school, but had never actually been in it, so on our 10 year wedding anniverary, we were staying nearby in Adare, and we decided to take a spin out to see it. At €9 each, I thought it was a little... More

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Limerick, Ireland
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16 reviews 16 reviews
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“nice views”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012

nice if you like looking at old planes, but love the area around kept so well More

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16 reviews 16 reviews
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“Fascinating-an insight into how things have changed in a lifetime.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2012

My mum was born in 1938 when all this was going on. Amazing to look at Foynes now and imagine what an important place it has been...presidents and Hollywood stars...the war....etc Great place to spend an afternoon. This is where Irish Coffee was invented and they are still served now. Have one at the beginning of your tour if you... More

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New England
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“great histroric trip”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2012

This museum is extremely well done starting with an amazing hologram presentation. There are lots of items of memorabilia and a very knowledgale guide to walk you through everything. Our guide was a descendant of one of the people who lit the flares to guide arriving flying boats, adding a great personal touch. Films and a mock-up of an early... More

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Kent
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
“Step back in time to Aviation history.”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 3, 2012

Very informative and good staff. A great way to see how flying boats were used. More

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Ballyheigue, Ireland
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“Almost forgotten bit of History”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2012

The era of the Flying Boats did not last long, but Foynes was the Shannon Airport of that time. There is a replica of a Yankee Clipper. Just to compare the luxury of air travel then to todays mass transit airlines is worth the visit. Great film footage also. BTW, Irish coffee was invented in the very building housing the... More

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Limerick, Ireland
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“Definitely worth a visit”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012

I have been to the Flying Boat Museum a couple of times, the first several years ago, the second this month. It has improved a lot since my first trip. The highlight has to be the full-scale model of an actual flying plane, which you can walk around inside -- this has been added since my first visit, and improves... More

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Limerick
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“Well worth a visit”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 12, 2012

Visited the Flying Boat museum last week and had a great time. Great cinema, totally awesome replica of a flying boat and interactive games for the kids and us! Had nappy changing area also. Had lovely lunch afterwards- homemade soup and brown bread followed by a yummy cottage pie. The only thing was there was some building work going on... More

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Cashel, Ireland
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“Liked the Flying Boat”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 11, 2012
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Our 3yo enjoyed walking through the flying boat. The multimedia video is exceptionally well-done. I wish you could hear static and mock radio calls when walking around the Marconi sets. More

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Dublin
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16 reviews 16 reviews
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
“Brilliant”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 7, 2012

Had a lovely visit. Completely unexpected really. Very well done, excellent facilities, shop and coffee shop. Very impressed. More

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