EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum Tickets and Information
- EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum Address: The Chq Building, Custom House Quay, North Dock, Dublin, D01 T6K4
- Opening Hours: Daily from 10:00 - 18:45
Is EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum Worth Visiting
- It’s fascinating to see how the Irish spread across the world, so yes!
What You See At EPIC Irish Emigration Museum
- The history of emigration in Ireland.
About EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum
EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum in Dublin is an interactive museum dedicated to exploring the unique and often complex history of Irish emigration. The museum 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 who left, and the global impact of the Irish diaspora. It includes around 20 interactive galleries set up over various rooms with each featuring high-tech displays, 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!
Highlights and Unique Experiences at the Museum
- Interactive Displays: EPIC is one of the few fully digital museums in the world, using touchscreens, video projections, and augmented reality to bring stories to life.
- Family-Friendly Experience: The museum’s hands-on activities and engaging storytelling make it suitable for all ages, especially children, so it’s a great place to visit as a family.
- In-Depth Exhibitions: From the Irish Famine to present-day emigration trends, EPIC covers over 1,500 years of Irish history.
- Irish Family History Centre: EPIC partners with the Irish Family History Centre to offer visitors insights into their own Irish ancestry through genealogy consultations.