The original transatlantic flying-boat terminal where Irish coffee was invented — home to the world's only full-scale Boeing 314 Clipper replica and a treasure trove of aviation, maritime and Hollywood history.
Step inside the world's only full-size replica of a Boeing 314 Clipper — the luxurious Pan Am flying boat that defined transatlantic travel in the 1930s and '40s. Walk through the cabin, cockpit and crew quarters of this extraordinary, film-set-quality reconstruction.
Housed in the original Foynes Airport terminal building, the museum brings the golden age of flying boats to life through interactive exhibits, original radio and weather equipment, flight simulators, and a reinstated control tower with panoramic views over the Shannon Estuary.
Irish coffee was invented right here in 1943 when chef Joe Sheridan added whiskey to the coffees of cold, returning passengers. The Irish Coffee Centre tells the full story, and you can order the original recipe at O'Regan's Restaurant.
See the honorary Oscar awarded to Hollywood legend Maureen O'Hara in 2014, alongside her costumes, designer dresses, passports, and personal memorabilia. O'Hara was the museum's patron from its opening in 1989 until her death in 2015.
Discover the River Shannon's rich seafaring heritage: explore a paddle-steamer cabin, see US Civil War Confederate uniforms shipped from Foynes, view the ghost ship 'Windsor Castle', and learn about life on Ireland's longest river.
Enjoy breakfast, lunch or homemade desserts in a charming 1940s setting. The menu features full Irish breakfasts, soups, sandwiches, burgers and the famous Foynes Original Irish Coffee (€9). Breakfast served until noon.
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