Foynes Flying Boat Museum

This museum in Foynes, Co., is situated in the historic terminal building. From 1937 until 1945, Foynes was the hub of the aviation world, and Limerick remembers it fondly. A variety of intriguing displays and graphic images are used to tell the narrative. There's also a radio and weather room with transmitters, receivers, and real Morse code equipment, as well as an actual 1940s cinema. The sole full-size model of the B314 flying boat is also on display.

The Foynes Flying Boat & Maritime Museum vividly depicts how Foynes became one of the world's biggest aviation centres between 1937 and 1945. Walk in the footsteps of JFK, Bob Hope, Eleanor Roosevelt, and a slew of other dignitaries, actors, and refugees that landed in Foynes during WWII. This very unique narrative is portrayed throughout the historic terminal building via original film in a 1940's style theater, wartime displays, and several exhibits on the romantic flying boat era, including the opportunity to board a life-size model of the Boeing 314 Flying Boat.

Location: Main Street, Foynes, County Limerick V94, Ireland

Website: flyingboatmuseum.com