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 & 22nd, 23rd December
Join us for an unforgettable Christmas experience at Santa’s Grotto this December at EPIC and The CHQ Building. Your family will be welcomed by Mrs. Claus and Santa’s elves before meeting Santa in his magical grotto.
Due to popular demand, the 'Blazing a Trail' exhibition is back from the 4th - 18th January 2019 @EPICMuseumCHQ, to coincide with the #Herstory Light Festival. Fantastic partnership with @HerstoryIreland @dfatirl @EPICMuseumCHQ https://t.co/5Ll9YGWK1j
Relaunch of Blazing a Trail: Lives and Legacies of Irish Diaspora Women
Due to popular demand, and to coincide with Nollaig na mBan, ‘Blazing a Trail: Lives and Legacies of Irish Diaspora Women’ will return from 4 – 18 January 2019 at EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum.
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Irish Writers Centre’s Nollaig na mBan at EPIC
The IWC and EPIC come together to host the IWC’s Nollaig na mBan event in praise of women writers around Ireland. The event coincides with the relaunch of EPIC’s ‘Blazing a Trail: Lives and Legacies of Irish Diaspora Women’ exhibition.
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Tiny Tots Tuesday: SENSEable Tots
This January we are kicking off the new year with a messy play session and we are delighted to welcome back Karen from SENSEable Tots for another fun sensory workshop for your little ones, on Tuesday 8th January.
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Bonus Tiny Tots! Singaling for Christmas
We’re delighted to announce a bonus Tiny Tots Tuesday just one week before the big day! Bring your little one along for a morning of festive fun and magical music with the Singaling team, on Tuesday 18th December.
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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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Santa’s Grotto at EPIC
Join us for an unforgettable Christmas experience at Santa’s Grotto this December at EPIC and the CHQ Building, running on 15th, 16th, 22nd & 23rd December.
read more Relaunch of Blazing a Trail: Lives and Legacies of Irish Diaspora Women
Due to popular demand, and to coincide with Nollaig na mBan, ‘Blazing a Trail: Lives and Legacies of Irish Diaspora Women’ will return from 4 – 18 January 2019 at EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum.
read more Irish Writers Centre’s Nollaig na mBan at EPIC
The IWC and EPIC come together to host the IWC’s Nollaig na mBan event in praise of women writers around Ireland. The event coincides with the relaunch of EPIC’s ‘Blazing a Trail: Lives and Legacies of Irish Diaspora Women’ exhibition.
read more Tiny Tots Tuesday: SENSEable Tots
This January we are kicking off the new year with a messy play session and we are delighted to welcome back Karen from SENSEable Tots for another fun sensory workshop for your little ones, on Tuesday 8th January.
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…
