EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum: Tickets

EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum - Tickets and Visitor Information

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What is EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum?

• EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum in Dublin tells the story of the millions of Irish people who emigrated and left their homeland and the influence they had on countries around the world.
• Through interactive galleries, videos, music and personal stories, you can explore how Irish emigrants shaped culture, politics, science, sport and the arts.
• It looks at why people left Ireland, the challenges they faced in their new homes and how Irish culture spread across generations and continents.
• The museum's galleries cover subjects ranging from the Irish diaspora and the Great Famine to music, literature, politics, sport and scientific discoveries.

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Quick Information

• Address: EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum, The CHQ Building, Custom House Quay, North Dock, Dublin 1, D01 R9Y0
• Opening Hours: Daily from 10:00 - 18:45 with last entry at 17:00.
• Suggested Visit Duration: 1.5-2 hours
• EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum Ticket Options

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Is EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum Worth Visiting?

EPIC is worth visiting if you're interested in Irish history, family heritage or the stories behind Ireland's influence around the world.

• Its interactive format makes it different from a traditional history museum, with activities and multimedia displays designed to keep visitors engaged as they move through the galleries.
• You don't need to have Irish ancestry to enjoy the museum. The exhibitions explain why people emigrated, how they adapted to life in other countries and the contributions they made to their new communities. Visitors with Irish family connections may find the stories meaningful.
• If you prefer traditional museums filled with historical artefacts, EPIC's digital approach may not appeal to everyone, but it offers a useful introduction to Ireland's emigration story.

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What You Can See at EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum

The museum takes you through a series of interactive galleries exploring different aspects of Irish history and the Irish diaspora, including:

• The story of Irish emigration: See why millions of people left Ireland over the centuries, including those who emigrated during the Great Famine and those who sought work and opportunities abroad.
• Irish influence around the world: Learn how Irish emigrants and their descendants contributed to politics, science, literature, music, sport and popular culture.
• Interactive galleries: Explore multimedia displays, video presentations, audio recordings and hands-on activities that bring personal stories and historical events to life.
• Irish culture and identity: Find out how Irish traditions, music, language and cultural identity continued to develop in communities far from Ireland.
• The Irish diaspora: Follow the journeys of people who left Ireland and learn how their experiences helped shape communities across the world.

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About EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum

EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum in Dublin offers a modern and engaging experience that highlights how Irish emigrants have influenced global culture, politics, science, and art.

The museum immerses you in Irish history and details the reasons for mass emigration, the stories of those that left, and the global impact of the Irish diaspora.

The interactive galleries feature high-tech displays that include storytelling, and hands-on exhibits that transport you through centuries of Irish history, including the contributions of Irish people worldwide. The unique digital approach has won the museum numerous accolades, including the title of "Europe's Leading Tourist Attraction" in recent years

Come and learn about Irish history at EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum and maybe you will leave with the Luck of the Irish.

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