Go beyond the stereotypes at EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum
You won’t find leprechauns or pots of gold here, but you’ll discover that what it means to be Irish expands far beyond the borders of Ireland through the stories of Irish emigrants who became scientists, politicians, poets, artists and even outlaws all over the world. Discover Ireland from the outside in and find out why saying “I’m Irish” is one of the biggest conversation starters, no matter where you are.
Where we are
CHQ, Custom House Quay, Dublin 1.
+353 (0)1 906 0861
10 min walk from city centre
5 min from Connolly/Tara Station
George’s Dock Stop
Luas Red Line
Hop off/hop on buses
All stop outside EPIC
We accept Dublin Pass
Free entry to EPIC
The best museum I've ever been to...
"This is not a classic museum, it is a museum experience. It is very interactive and so is great for kids. You can take in as much information in as much time as you would like."
Amazing!
"This was nothing like i expected. I had seen pictures of others peoples visits but nothing tops actually seeing it in person. Very informative, very interactive!"
Best thing to do in Dublin!
"Anyone that is visiting Ireland must go to Dublin to visit the EPIC museum, it’s a self guided museum where you walk through different sections and learn all about Irish history and culture."
A Unique and Fascinating Museum
"This museum deserves all the awards it’s won. A visually entertaining, sophisticated interactive display with a wealth of information on how, where and why the Irish emigrated."
The best museum I have ever visited...
"As you walk from one interactive room to the next, Ireland’s history unfolds before your eyes. Each room takes you through Ireland’s rich tapestry of history. An interesting, thought provoking journey. Highly recommended."
What’s happening
Across the Waves: The Seafaring Irish Exhibition
Have you ever wondered what life was like aboard a ship for nineteenth-century emigrants or seventeenth century merchants travelling to start new lives abroad? This new exhibition will explore the history of the Irish at sea and their stories of adventure, opportunity and tragedy.
The US-Ireland Alliance celebrated the 14th Annual @OscarWildeLA Awards last night, and honoured Aidan Gillen, Chris O'Dowd @BigBoyler & Glenn Close. Read more: https://t.co/ve0RuAtm7x
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Abair Series: Gnás – Thousands Are Sailing
Join storyteller Helena Byrne and traditional singer and multi-instrumentalist Macdara Yeates for an evening of songs and stories of emigration. The event will also feature a ‘songs from the floor’ session, giving audience members a chance to provide a song or story of their own, relevant to the given theme.
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EPIC wins Best Entrepreneurial Tourism Innovation Award at 2019 ITIA
EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum was awarded the Best Entrepreneurial Tourism Innovation Award at 2019 Irish Tourism Industry Awards, which was organised by the Irish Tourism Industry Confederation (ITIC), Fáilte Ireland and Tourism Ireland.
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History Ireland Hedge School: A Maritime People? The Seafaring Irish
With a panel of guest speakers chaired by Tommy Graham, editor of History Ireland, join us for a discussion on Irish maritime history and heritage, and to explore Ireland’s relationships with the wider world over past centuries and into the future. As part of St. Patrick’s Festival.
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Under the Sea: Family Story Generator with Writer, Sarah Webb (Families)
This St. Patrick’s Festival we are celebrating storytelling at EPIC in this interactive story workshop with award-winning children’s writer Sarah Webb. There will be mapping, drawing and the chance to create your very own underwater adventure story!
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Tiny Tots Tuesday: Singaling for Spring!
This March we’re celebrating Spring with Singaling and having not one, not two, not three… but four Tiny Tots Tuesdays! Taking place on 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th March, we’ll be exploring music and play in these adorable workshops, so bring your little one along for a morning of fun, song and dance.
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EPIC and Urban Brewing Beer Paddle
For just €23.50, you can enjoy a tour of the world’s first digital-only museum followed by a visit to Urban Brewing, located just next door to us in the CHQ building in Dublin’s Docklands.
read more Abair Series: Gnás – Thousands Are Sailing
Join storyteller Helena Byrne and traditional singer and multi-instrumentalist Macdara Yeates for an evening of songs and stories of emigration. The event will also feature a ‘songs from the floor’ session, giving audience members a chance to provide a song or story of their own, relevant to the given theme.
read more EPIC wins Best Entrepreneurial Tourism Innovation Award at 2019 ITIA
EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum was awarded the Best Entrepreneurial Tourism Innovation Award at 2019 Irish Tourism Industry Awards, which was organised by the Irish Tourism Industry Confederation (ITIC), Fáilte Ireland and Tourism Ireland.
read more History Ireland Hedge School: A Maritime People? The Seafaring Irish
With a panel of guest speakers chaired by Tommy Graham, editor of History Ireland, join us for a discussion on Irish maritime history and heritage, and to explore Ireland’s relationships with the wider world over past centuries and into the future. As part of St. Patrick’s Festival.
read moreEPIC Audio App
The EPIC Audio App offers an audio guide (English, Irish, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Polish, Mandarin Chinese) that will help guide you through each of our galleries, with stories and information on characters and historical events featured in our galleries. Available to download from the App Store and Google Play.
Discover your Irish roots
The Irish Family History Centre is located in the EPIC gift shop, so it’s the perfect place to drop into after your museum tour to trace your family ancestry. Start with what you know and we’ll help you discover the rest. Find out who your ancestors were and where they came from. We’ll help you start your journey of discovery…
