EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum

EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum, located in Dublin's Docklands, is a state-of-the-art interactive experience that explores the global impact of the Irish diaspora. Housed in the beautifully restored CHQ Building, the museum uses cutting-edge technology to bring the stories of millions of Irish emigrants to life. Visitors journey through 20 themed galleries, each focusing on a different aspect of emigration: from the reasons people left (famine, opportunity, adventure) to the contributions they made in fields like music, sport, science, and politics. Highlights include a digital wall where you can trace your own Irish ancestry, a 'Ship's Passage' simulator, and a gallery dedicated to famous Irish emigrants like JFK and Barack Obama. The museum is both educational and emotional, celebrating resilience and achievement while acknowledging the hardships of leaving home.

Don't miss

• Trace your Irish roots using the interactive genealogy database in the 'Irish Ancestors' gallery.
• Experience the 'Ship's Passage' simulator that recreates the conditions of a 19th-century emigrant voyage.
• Learn about Irish influence on American presidents, from Andrew Jackson to Joe Biden.
• See the 'Hall of Fame' featuring famous Irish emigrants like Mother Teresa and James Joyce.
• Browse the temporary exhibition space which often features contemporary diaspora art.

Tickets & tours

Ways to visit EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum

Cheapest way inIrish Famine & Emigration Exhibition Dublin4.7★ · 283 travelers~1 hourFree cancellationFrom$16 per personSee dates →Most bookedIrish Rock 'N' Roll Museum Experience Dublin4.9★ · 6,795 travelers~1 hourFree cancellationFrom$26 per personSee dates →Top ratedDublin Mythology and Folklore Tour with Irish Stories and Legends5★ · 1,200 travelers~2 hoursFree cancellationFrom$28 per personSee dates →

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