The story of a small island with a big impact on the world
EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum is an interactive experience located in Dublin city centre. Uncover the dramatic and inspiring stories of the Irish who travelled the world, from early times to the modern day. The world’s only fully digital museum features 1500 years of Irish history and relives some of the greatest achievements in music, literature, sport, politics, fashion and science.
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
Santa's Grotto: 15th & 16th and 22nd & 23rd Dec
Book now for an unforgettable Christmas experience at Santa’s Grotto this December at EPIC and The CHQ Building, with Santa, Mrs Claus and their elves!
Tiny Tots Tuesday: Festive Storytelling with Gaiety School of Acting
We are delighted to once again join forces with the Gaiety School of Acting to present a Christmas themed Parent and Toddler Theatre class. Join us for a morning of imagination, storytelling and adventure as we engage, bond and experiment with drama and performance!
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Tear Down The Walls: The Story of U2 and Windmill Lane
We’re proud to be displaying the iconic Windmill Lane walls throughout November to pay tribute to a great Dublin Docklands landmark and to support Movember.
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Martyn Turner’s Satire
As part of the Jonathan Swift Festival, which celebrates the great Irish tradition of satire and subversion, we’re exploring the work of a contemporary satirist, Martyn Turner. Open to the public from 29 November – 7 December.
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Blazing a Trail exhibition celebrates Irish diaspora women
Blazing a Trail: Lives and Legacies of Irish Diaspora Women is a new exhibition with Herstory and the DFAT running at EPIC from 12-25 November.
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The perfect corporate Christmas party at EPIC
Have an unforgettable Christmas party this year with a cultural and festive experience for your guests at EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum.
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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 Tiny Tots Tuesday: Festive Storytelling with Gaiety School of Acting
We are delighted to once again join forces with the Gaiety School of Acting to present a Christmas themed Parent and Toddler Theatre class. Join us for a morning of imagination, storytelling and adventure as we engage, bond and experiment with drama and performance!
read more Tear Down The Walls: The Story of U2 and Windmill Lane
We’re proud to be displaying the iconic Windmill Lane walls throughout November to pay tribute to a great Dublin Docklands landmark and to support Movember.
read more Martyn Turner’s Satire
As part of the Jonathan Swift Festival, which celebrates the great Irish tradition of satire and subversion, we’re exploring the work of a contemporary satirist, Martyn Turner. Open to the public from 29 November – 7 December.
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…
