Casino Model Railway Museum & Malahide Castle

About this experience

Casino Model Railway Museum and Malahide Castle is a combined museum and heritage attraction in Dublin, pairing a guided tour of a medieval castle with a close-up look at one of Ireland's most detailed model railway collections. Malahide Castle dates to the 12th century and was home to the Talbot family for nearly 800 years, making it one of the longest continuously inhabited castles in Ireland. The Casino Model Railway Museum, a short ten-minute walk away in Malahide Village, houses the hand-crafted models of Cyril Fry, built to exacting scale and covering the history of Irish rolling stock and railway development. The castle visit includes a guided tour through its historic rooms and corridors, with guides covering the Talbot family history and the castle's role across the centuries. At the museum, visitors can engage with interactive displays focused on Irish railway heritage, examining Fry's intricate workmanship at close range. Note that the Talbot Botanic Gardens and the Fairy Trail are not included in this ticket. The combined entry covers admission to both attractions, with the guided castle tour forming part of the castle visit. For more things to do in Dublin, the city offers a wide range of heritage and cultural options across the region.

Highlights

• Tour a medieval castle dating back to the 12th century
• Malahide Castle was home to the Talbot family for nearly 800 years
• One of the longest continuously inhabited castles in Ireland
• See hand-crafted scale models covering Irish railway history
• Casino Model Railway Museum is a ten-minute walk from the castle
• Combined museum and heritage attraction in Malahide, Dublin

What is included

• Admission to 2 world-class attractions
• Admission to collections in the museum and a historical guided castle tour

Not included

• Admission to the fairy trail or botanic gardens not included

Before you go

Arrival and timing Plan to arrive at Malahide Castle in good time before your guided tour begins. The two attractions are separate stops, with the Casino Model Railway Museum a short walk of around ten minutes through Malahide Village. Allow enough time between the castle and the museum so you are not rushing, and bear in mind that the botanic gardens and Fairy Trail are not included in your admission. Getting around the venues Your admission covers the guided castle tour and the museum collections; the botanic gardens and Fairy Trail require separate arrangements. The museum features close-up interactive displays, so take your time moving around them at your own pace. Photography is welcome in the gardens and public areas; follow any guidance given by your castle guide regarding photography inside the historic rooms.

Cancellation terms

These tickets cannot be cancelled or rescheduled.