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
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.
EPIC's #10YearChallenge. From chilly vaults to innovative design!
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Bad Bridget: Criminal and Deviant Irish Women in North America
Join EPIC’s Historian-in-Residence Dr Angela Byrne and Dr Leanne McCormick and Dr Elaine Farrell of the Bad Bridget Project to uncover truths about Irish immigrant life for women in 19th and early 20th century North America. On Wednesday 27th February.
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Laval Nugent – Warrior and Art Collector
A new exhibition will run in EPIC from 22 January – 22 February about soldier Laval Graf Nugent von Westmeath, born in County Armagh in 1777.
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Songs of Longing: Sean-nós Workshop
As part of Tradfest 2019, join talented young singer Oonagh McArdle for a workshop which explores the art of Sean-nós, taking place on Saturday 26th January. This two hour workshop is suitable for all with a passion for singing, and all skill levels are welcome.
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Tiny Tots Tuesday: Gymboree!
This February at EPIC we are delighted to welcome the Gymboree team to our Tiny Tots Tuesday! Bring your little ones along for a morning of music, dance and games in this lovely, interactive workshop on Tuesday 12th February.
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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 January to pay tribute to a great Dublin Docklands landmark and to support Movember.
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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 Bad Bridget: Criminal and Deviant Irish Women in North America
Join EPIC’s Historian-in-Residence Dr Angela Byrne and Dr Leanne McCormick and Dr Elaine Farrell of the Bad Bridget Project to uncover truths about Irish immigrant life for women in 19th and early 20th century North America. On Wednesday 27th February.
read more Laval Nugent – Warrior and Art Collector
A new exhibition will run in EPIC from 22 January – 22 February about soldier Laval Graf Nugent von Westmeath, born in County Armagh in 1777.
read more Songs of Longing: Sean-nós Workshop
As part of Tradfest 2019, join talented young singer Oonagh McArdle for a workshop which explores the art of Sean-nós, taking place on Saturday 26th January. This two hour workshop is suitable for all with a passion for singing, and all skill levels are welcome.
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…
