Kinnegad Heritage & Railway Museum

What to Expect

Kinnegad Heritage Museum is housed in a restored railway station building, reflecting Kinnegad’s significance as a historical railway junction. The museum displays artefacts, photographs, and documents relating to the town’s railway heritage, local history, and community development. Exhibits cover the railway’s impact on the town, local industries, and the lives of Kinnegad people across centuries.

Good to Know

Open during summer season 2026 (typically Thursday to Sunday 10:00am - 4:00pm; check for exact times). Admission is free. The museum is located at the historic railway station, accessible on foot in the town centre.

Getting There

Kinnegad is in the east of County Westmeath, on the M4/N4 between Dublin and Athlone. The town is accessible by train (Irish Rail station with services to Dublin and Athlone) and bus. The heritage museum is in the town centre near the railway station, accessible on foot.