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EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum

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EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum

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EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum
5
8,136
#14 of 662 things to do in Dublin
Speciality Museums • History Museums
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10:00 - 17:00
Monday
10:00 - 17:00
Tuesday
10:00 - 17:00
Wednesday
10:00 - 17:00
Thursday
10:00 - 17:00
Friday
10:00 - 17:00
Saturday
10:00 - 17:00
Sunday
10:00 - 17:00
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Don't just visit Ireland, understand it with a visit to the EPIC, winner of Europe's Leading Tourist Attraction at the World Travel Awards 2019. EPIC is an interactive journey about how a small island made a big impact on the world. Discover why Irishness is celebrated around the world, with a journey through Irish history & culture, told from the perspective of those who lived. To begin your journey you will receive a stamped passport as you enter the exhibition, & then follow a path through the 20 themed galleries. You will discover why people left, see how they influenced the world they found, & experience the connection between their descendants & Ireland today. Immerse yourself in the stories of some of the most remarkable tales of sacrifice, endurance, adventure, and discovery the world has ever known. EPIC brings these amazing stories to life in a unique & spectacular way. Located in Dublin's Docklands. Open daily from 10am. Last entry is 5pm, museum closes at 6:45pm.
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1-2 hours
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from €18.50
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  • George's Dock • 2 min walk
  • Busáras • 4 min walk
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8,136 reviews
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Sandra H
225 contributions
Excellent Museum!
Oct 2021
Probably one of the most interesting (and interactive) museum tours that we've been on. Our city tour driver recommended it, and so glad we took his advice. Would visit again!
Written 25 June 2022
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May T
9 contributions
Wonderful museum - provides passport helpful in ensuring you have visited all exhibits
Jun 2022
Staff were available and helpful - displays were accessible and educative. Very interesting day.
Thoroughly enjoyed the range of eateries available. Also very good shop.
Written 25 June 2022
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Rosalind H
Knoxville, Tennessee, United States12 contributions
Would not have known about this excellent new museum had it not been for my taxi driver
Jun 2022
Well thought out interactive museum on how many Irish people took their Irish heritage to foreign shores. Good historical background too.
Written 25 June 2022
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Paul
Ontario, Canada10 contributions
EPIC
Jun 2022
The EPIC museum was fascinating and very moving. It gave me a much better understanding of the reasons so many Irish people had to leave home.
Written 24 June 2022
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Saggybeach_6
34 contributions
Very worthwhile visit.
I now know why this museum is so highly rated. I wasn't sure about going as it says it's interactive but my husband and I are in our mid fifties and found it very easy to use and so fun as the way you interacted with the exhibits was so cutting edge. We did this after the Jeanie Johnston and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. It made us realize all the amazing people that emigrated had offspring that changed the world. If they had stayed in ireland the world would be a different place. There's a small mall and food court attached and great food choices when we finished our tour. Don't miss this museum.
Written 24 June 2022
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Caro S.
1 contribution
Awesome!!
Jun 2022 • Friends
It’s a good Trip to visit this museum. Our Tourguide Susan is very friendly (and funny) and she entertained a lot so it was not boring. It was very interesting and I’ve enjoyed a lot to listen to her. You should definitely visit and do the docklands your. It is very nice and modern. You’ll enjoy!!! It takes about 1-2 hours and you’ll love it.

Susan is one of the best! :) <3
Written 24 June 2022
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MariaDr96
Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany2 contributions
An awesome experience 😊
Jun 2022
The museum was fantastic, a lot of different things to see and do and lastly you could also interact with the exhibits.
I would recommend 100%. 👍🏻
Written 24 June 2022
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Hazel H
2 contributions
Go here!
Jun 2022 • Friends
This is an excellent museum, interesting and informative. Dont miss this if you're in Dublin. The exhibits make Irish history very relatable.
Written 23 June 2022
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EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum
Hi 843hazelh, Thank you for visiting EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your visit with us and that you had the opportunity to better understand the Irish stories! Thank you for taking the time to review us, we really appreciate your feedback and recommendation. Kind Regards, Lucile, The EPIC Team
Written 24 June 2022
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sc457mike
Saint Helena Island, SC124 contributions
Very Well Organized and Presented Museum
Jun 2022
Very interesting and enjoyable couple of hours walking through a very well organized museum that tells an incredible story about the Irish people and their struggles. We considered this our favorite activity in Dublin and highly recommend it. The only downside is that the small mall attached to it was mostly closed stores. There was one small take-away restaurant and a Starbucks open when we were there.

We purchased our tickets online with no problems and arrived early when the museum opened.
Written 22 June 2022
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EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum
Hi sc457mike, Thank you for visiting EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your visit with us, and that you had the opportunity to better understand the history of Irish emigration through the many personal stories we tell in our museum! Most of the restaurants in the CHQ building are lunch time options but you can have tapas and beers at Urban Brewing and dinner Stack A Restaurant. Thank you for taking the time to review us, we really appreciate your feedback and recommendation. Kind Regards, Lucile, The EPIC Team
Written 23 June 2022
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LorLorSam
Seattle, WA61 contributions
Worth Your Time!
Jun 2022
There is so much to see and do in Dublin, and this museum with it's many interactive displays is well worth a spot on your itinerary! It's in a historic former warehouse near the river, and is set up to be very user-friendly. The museum is well-thought out and interesting - and the passport that is stamped as you visit each exhibit is a fun extra. My group thoroughly enjoyed our visit here.
Written 22 June 2022
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EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum
Hi LorLorSam, Thank you for visiting EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum. We are delighted to hear that you and your group enjoyed your visit with us and that you had fun stamping your passport! As you mentioned, our museum is set in the restored vaults of The CHQ Building, one of the last remaining examples of Georgian industrial design left in Dublin. For many decades it was the largest building in Dublin. Dublin's docks outside our door also served as a first departure point for many Irish emigrants through the centuries. Thank you for taking the time to review us, we really appreciate your precious feedback and sincere recommendation. Kind Regards, Lucile, The EPIC Team
Written 23 June 2022
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EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum is open:
  • Sun - Sat 10:00 - 17:00
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EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum admission prices can vary. Entrance tickets currently cost €18.98, while a popular guided tour starts around €5.74 per person. See all 7 EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum tickets and tours on Tripadvisor
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