EPIC is an interactive museum in Dublin Docklands that brings the extraordinary stories of Irish emigration to life. Across 20 interactive galleries, you’ll meet the people who left the island of Ireland and discover the journeys, stories and ideas they carried with them – and the impact they made along the way. Because leaving Ireland didn’t mean leaving their Irishness behind.
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EPIC museum: General Admission
Explore 20 interactive galleries at your own pace. Multimedia guides available in multiple languages.
Explore the museum with a self-guided your. FREE return visit within 10 days. Special online ticket price only.
Allow approximately 90 minutes
Prices start at
Adults: €22.00
Child: €11.00
Senior: €19.00

EPIC museum: Daily guided tour
Discover the stories of the Irish with an expert guide who will take you through the museum.
Join our daily English-language guided tour at 1pm and discover stories of adventure, struggle and achievement.
Tour is approx 60 minutes.
Prices start at
Adults: €25.00
Child: €11.00
Senior: €19.00

EPIC & The Jeanie Johnston: Combo
Two unforgettable experiences, one ticket. The Jeanie Johnston is just a 2 minute walk away.
Start with a guided tour on the Jeanie Johnston famine ship, followed by a self guided tour of EPIC museum.
Please allow approximately 2.5 hours
Prices start at
Adults: €34.00
Child: €18.00
Senior: €29.00
Opening Times
10am – 6:45pm (Last entry 5pm)
Location (Dublin Docklands)
The chq Building, Custom House Quay, Dublin 1, D01 R9Y0
Why visit EPIC?
One of Dublin’s most highly rated attractions
Don’t just take our word for it! We’re rated 4.8/5 on Tripadvisor, with over 9,700 reviews and a 2026 Travellers’ Choice Award.
20 interactive galleries
Get ready to watch, listen, touch and explore! With 20 interactive galleries, there’s plenty to discover and lots of fun for all the family.
On-site Irish Genealogy Centre
Curious about your Irish roots? Our genealogy experts at the Irish Family History Centre, located inside EPIC, can help you uncover your family story.
The Jeanie Johnston – just a 2 minute walk
Climb aboard the Jeanie Johnston, a replica 19th-century emigrant ship, and discover what life was like on the journey across the Atlantic.
Voted Europe’s Leading Tourist Attraction Three Times
We’ve proudly won the title of Europe’s Leading Tourist Attraction at the World Travel Awards in 2019, 2020 and 2021.
What Our Visitors Say
Every visitor has their own story – and they’ve made ours one of the highest-rated experiences in Europe.
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1. EPIC Museum
2. The chq Building
3. Irish Family History Centre
4. EPIC Museum Gift Shop
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6. Q-Park IFSC
7. Hilton Hotel
8. The Jeanie Johnston Ship
9. Dublin Boat Tours
10. The Famine Memorial
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Frequently Asked Questions
EPIC is an award-winning interactive museum in Dublin’s Docklands that tells the story of Irish emigration and the global influence of Irish people. Through immersive galleries, digital experiences and personal stories, visitors discover how Irish emigrants shaped the world and how emigration shaped Ireland.
EPIC is conveniently located in the heart of Dublin’s Docklands within the CHQ building. Accessible by Luas, bus or Train. Connolly station is located 4 mins walk.
For more detailed information visit our Location page.
Most visitors spend around 90 minutes exploring the museum, although many choose to stay longer to fully experience all 20 galleries. Standard tickets to EPIC also permit visitors one return visit to the museum within 10 days of their original visit, subject to the following terms and conditions. See main FAQs page for more details.
Your ticket also allows EPIC is self-guided, so you can explore at your own pace.
Yes. EPIC is suitable for families, with interactive exhibits that encourage children to explore and participate. Younger visitors can enjoy collecting passport stamps as they move through the museum, while older children and teenagers engage with the stories, games and multimedia experiences. We also have museum trails and a special kids tour on our Museum app.
EPIC is primarily a self-guided experience. Most visitors explore the interactive galleries, touchscreens, and motion-sensor exhibits at their own pace. The recommended time to complete the visit is about 90 minutes.
Free digital audio guides are available to download on your smartphone, and our Multimedia Guide can purchased in advance. Both can be used as you walk through.
While the standard visit is self-guided, guided options are also available if you prefer a led experience:
- Daily Guided Tours: Limited public guided tours are offered on select weekdays (such as at 1pm).
- Private Guided Tours: Private, exclusive tours led by an expert storyteller can be booked in advance for small groups.
We recommend that visitors book in advance via our website to ensure entry at their preferred date and time slot. By booking in advance you also ensure you pay the cheapest price. However tickets can still be purchased without a reservation from our ticket desk when you arrive.
If our museum reaches capacity first preference will be given to those that have booked in advance online from our website and approved third party affiliates. To book online click here.
There is no need to print your booking confirmation, you can display it on your phone to our Visitor Experience team.
Yes, you can easily visit both EPIC and the Jeanie Johnston Tall Ship on the same day because they are located just a 2-minute walk apart on Custom House Quay in Dublin’s Docklands.
Discounted combo tickets for both attractions are available on our Tickets and Tours page.
The Irish Family History Centre is located as you exit our museum exhibition, to the rear of our gift shop.
To find out more about the IFHC and the services they provide, click here. If you wish to contact the IFHC with a genealogy related query, please email foh@irishfamilyhistorycentre.com
Yes. EPIC is fully wheelchair accessible, with lifts, seating throughout the museum, a Quiet Room and sensory supports available. Audio guides are available in multiple languages, making the museum accessible to a wide range of visitors.
Once your tickets have been purchased, the ticket is non-changeable and non-refundable except at the absolute discretion of EPIC management. Once purchased, a ticket(s) must be redeemed within the date clearly stated on the ticket.