The Steam Museum

Exhibits at the Steam Museum, located in the town of Straffan, County Kildare, revive the image of the Irish Steam engine, and depict it as it was used in industry (manufacturing) and agriculture (churning butter, threshing corn) over the years.

The Steam Museum building is a former church from the Inchicore Rail works of Dublin. It houses models of steam locomotives such as Great Northern Railway engines from the 19th century, and whiskey distillery and brewing machines from Dublin, Kilkenny and County Cork businesses of the 1800s.

“Live Steam Days” are held here on Sundays and holidays attended by engineers.