Donegal Railway Heritage Museum
The Award Winning Donegal Railway Museum, one of the County’s hidden gems is located just 300 metres from Donegal Town Centre. This Museum, based in an original railway station house, tells the fascinating story of the railways that once operated across County Donegal; it had the largest narrow-gauge railway network in the British Isles.
The visitor attraction comprises of an Award Winning museum which has recently been refurbished and includes the original famous Donegal steam engine “Drumboe” on display built in 1907, carriages and wagons, audio and visual displays, working railway models, shop, ride-on Thomas The Tank (weather permitting), as well as Ireland’s first full-size interactive railway cab; lots of fun for kids big and small!
Where You Visit
The Old Station House,Tyrconnell Street,
Donegal Town, Co. Donegal
F94 EE00, Ireland
Opening Times
Monday-Saturday :
10am to 5pm
Sunday: 12noon-4pm
April -September or by appointment
Entrance Fees
Adults €5
OAP/Students €4
Child €3
Family €13
Interactive Exhibits
Guided Tours
Wheelchair Accessibility
Gift Shop
Library and Archives
Restored Train Carriages
Features and Facilities
Immerse yourself in the charm of yesteryear at the Donegal Railway Heritage Museum, where every exhibit is a testament to the enduring spirit of rail heritage.
Get A MembershipMuseum Shop
Visit the Donegal Railway Museum Shop – where every purchase tells a story and keeps the spirit of railway history alive.
Here are some highlights of what our shop offers:
- Exclusive Merchandise
- Children's Corner
- Books and Publications
- Home Decor
- Model Trains and Collectibles
- Gifts for Rail Enthusiasts
- Apparel and Accessories
- Local Artisans
What’s On
- Friday
- 13-22
- Dec
- 2024
- Sunday
- 01
- Dec
- 2024
History and Research
The County Donegal Railway and the Londonderry & Lough Swilly Railway, with a total of 225 miles of track, formed the largest narrow gauge railway system in north-west Europe.
What People Are Saying About Us!
“A little gem. This is such a fabulous little find !!!”
“Brilliant gem of a museum. Hopefully we will be back again very soon.”
“It was a lovely day trip to Donegal town, and the highlight was the Donegal railway heritage museum.”
“Visited today ... Beautifully presented station house with lots of information about the good old days ! Must say we enjoyed the staff who gave us a tour of the venue his passion for the railway clearly evident ! Would definitely visit in the future”
“Interesting displays. A real steam train and interactive computer train driving experience for kids. Kids absolutely loved it.”
Really enjoyed our trip there with the kids! They got an extra ride on their Thomas the train and lots of time from the museum staff to show us around. Thanks for the great visit!
This was such a cute little museum. They did a great job explaining the history of the railroad in the county. The kids loved this museum even more than expected. We covered the entire museum in about an hour but the kids could have stayed longer.
Google rating score: 5 of 5 based on 1005 reviews
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