Casino Model Railway Museum & Malahide Castle Tickets at The Casino Model Railway Museum

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A combined Dublin ticket covering a guided tour of 12th-century Malahide Castle and Cyril Fry's hand-crafted model railway collection at the Casino Museum.

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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.

Why you'll love it

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's included

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

Admission to the fairy trail or botanic gardens not included

Good to know

Know 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 policy: These tickets cannot be cancelled or rescheduled.

Frequently asked

What is the Casino Model Railway Museum and Malahide Castle experience?

This experience combines a guided tour of the historic Malahide Castle, which dates back to the 12th century, with a visit to the Casino Model Railway Museum in Malahide Village, Dublin's only model railway museum. You will explore the castle's rooms and corridors, learn about the Talbot family, and get up close to Cyril Fry's hand-crafted model railway displays and interactive exhibits on Irish railway history.

How long does the Casino Model Railway Museum and Malahide Castle experience last?

The experience has a running time of 45 minutes.

What is included in the ticket?

Your ticket includes admission to both attractions: a historical guided tour of Malahide Castle and access to the collections at the Casino Model Railway Museum. Please note that admission to the Fairy Trail and the Talbot Botanic Gardens is not included.

Where does the Casino Model Railway Museum and Malahide Castle experience start?

The experience starts at Dublin Road, Malahide. The Casino Model Railway Museum is approximately 10 minutes' walk from Malahide Castle, in the heart of Malahide Village.