Place to visit
Steam Museum, Straffan, Ireland: what it is and when to go
Steam Museum, Straffan is a steam museum in County Kildare, Ireland (Kill). Interests: Museums and art. The best time to visit is April to September. In June there are 16 h 43 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 17. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Ireland: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Steam museum in County Kildare, Ireland · Museums and art
- Where
- Ireland
- Best time
- April to September.
- Nearest airport
- DUB Dublin, 26 km as the crow flies
- Opening hours
- May: Sa,Su,PH 13:00-17:00; Jun-Aug: Fr-Su,PH 13:00-17:00; Sep: Sa,Su,PH 13:00-17:00; Oct: Su,PH 13:00-17:00
- Website
- steam-museum.com
- Coordinates
- 53.31195, -6.60001
What it is and where
Steam Museum, Straffan is a steam museum in County Kildare, Ireland (Kill). It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Ireland: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Kill, where this site lists 30 more places to see, 7.3 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 53.31195, -6.60001; the nearest main airport is Dublin Airport (DUB, Dublin), 26 km as the crow flies. How to get around Ireland (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the Museums and art places in Ireland. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Steam Museum, Straffan is April to September.
- JanBetter not7:48
- FebPossible9:32
- MarPossible11:30
- AprBest time13:43
- MayBest time15:37
- JunBest time16:43
- JulBest time16:15
- AugBest time14:34
- SepBest time12:24
- OctPossible10:15
- NovBetter not8:18
- DecBetter not7:17
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 43 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 17. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Ireland in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Ireland
To enter Ireland there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Ireland checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type G · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same as the British one: adapter essential); emergencies: 112 · 999.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Barberstown CastleCastle in County Kildare, Ireland1.3 km
- Saint Patrick's HillSummit1.7 km
- St. Anne's Church, ArdcloughChurch in County Kildare, Ireland2.5 km
- Oughter Ard TowerRound tower in Co. Kildare4.4 km
- TaghadoeMonastery in Republic of Ireland4.7 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Ireland guide.
More in Ireland: Museums and art
- National Gallery of Ireland: art museum in Dublin
- Chester Beatty Library: Library and museum in Dublin, Ireland
- Kilmainham Gaol: former prison in Ireland
- Irish Museum of Modern Art: art museum in Dublin
- Kylemore Abbey: abbey in Galway, Ireland
- James Joyce Tower and Museum: museum in Dublin, Republic of Ireland
Every Ireland place under Museums and art, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Steam Museum, Straffan?
It is a steam museum in County Kildare, Ireland. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Ireland: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Steam Museum, Straffan?
April to September. In June there are 16 h 43 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 17.
How do you get to Steam Museum, Straffan?
The nearest main airport is Dublin Airport (DUB), 26 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Ireland is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Ireland map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Barberstown Castle, Saint Patrick's Hill, St. Anne's Church, Ardclough. The rest is in the Ireland guide.
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