EPIC nominated as Europe’s Leading Tourist Attraction for the second year running
Keep Europe’s Leading Tourist Attraction right here at home. Great news! At EPIC we were...read more
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Tiny Tots: Summer Storytelling
Welcome back to Tiny Tots! Suitable for ages 2 – 5 years old, join us on a journey across the sea alongside Irish emigrants in this original adventure tale. Delivered via Zoom.
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EPIC Innovators ‘Stories that Move Camp’
Think you have what it takes to be the next great storyteller? Learn how to tell engaging stories to ignite imaginations and inspire generations alongside EPIC’s curatorial team in this 2-day summer camp for teens.
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List of museums, galleries and visitor attractions opening on Monday 29th June
We are delighted to be opening our doors on June 29. While we’re busy preparing EPIC for...read more
EPIC Museum appoints a new DFAT Historian-in-Residence
We are delighted to announce Dr Maurice J. Casey as our new Historian-in-Residence. In his new role, which is funded by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Dr Casey will carry out pioneering research in the field of migration and diaspora studies.
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Explorers Imagination Summer Camp for Kids this July
Escape your house and explore the world alongside the Irish diaspora this summer with our EPIC Explorers Imagination Camp for Kids! Delivered remotely, this camp consists of a 1-hour Zoom delivered session, followed by 2-hours of engaging activities for children aged 6 – 12 years and families to do at home together.
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What we’re reading during lockdown at EPIC
Here at EPIC, we all meet once a week over Zoom to chat about what’s happening in the museum and...read more
Now you can keep exploring EPIC with our VR tour
Enjoy a tour of our museum from your home! We’ve created a special virtual tour of our museum you can enjoy on mobile, desktop or in VR. Click to see more.
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Europeana Sport – Ireland’s Stories
We are proud to be part of the Europeana Sport – Ireland’s Stories project and invite you to dig out your Irish sporting memorabilia and contribute to a European project on the culture and history of sport.
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Ireland’s Call: How Irish people worldwide have responded to Covid-19
With Ireland’s history of emigration, this isn’t the first time distance has divided us. But, like countless times in the past, extraordinary people have stepped up to innovate, create and bring communities together.
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Who has gone the extra mile to help others during Covid-19? Nominate them to be in our #EPICIrish exhibition
Who has gone the extra mile to help others during Covid-19? Nominate them to be in our #EPICIrish exhibition. We are collecting the experiences and stories of the Irish people who have helped others during the Covid-19 Pandemic.
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Add your family name to our Power of a Name exhibition from home
When your Irish ancestors left Ireland, they took one important thing with them. Their name. We are inviting you to honour your ancestors by adding their name to our museum Emigrant Wall. Be part of ‘The Power of a Name’ exhibition here at EPIC.
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Watch the best of Ireland with our Stay-at-Home Library
We’ve gathered together a special collection of the best dramas, documentaries and performances from RTÉ, TG4, GAA and the web for you to enjoy at home.
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A message from Dr J. Patrick Greene, CEO and Museum Director
A museum without visitors is very strange indeed. Here at EPIC we proudly stand by our motto that ‘Every Person is Connected’ and we look forward to the day when we can welcome you once again.
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EPIC are collecting GAA jerseys from around the world
We are delighted to be working with the GAA to create the first major collection of GAA Club Jerseys from around the world.
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Extraordinary Emigrants: Irish Times Abroad
As part of our weekly supplement with the Irish Times abroad, we have explored the lives of many extraordinary Irish emigrants throughout history.
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Share your teacher story! #ITeachAbroad
Are you an Irish teacher abroad? Do you have a story to tell? Share your experience with us and become part of an important online collection of Irish educator stories throughout history.
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Neville Isdell features on An Irishman Abroad podcast
We were delighted to welcome Jarlath Regan, host of the Irishman Abroad Podcast to EPIC recently to interview our Founder Neville Isdell. Neville is Jarlath’s guest on episode 294 of An Irishman Abroad, released as EPIC celebrates its third birthday.
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US Presidents with Irish Heritage
Did you know 22 US Presidents boast Irish heritage? From Andrew Jackson to Barack Obama, the Irish diaspora punch well above their weight in terms of political clout across the Atlantic!
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EPIC and Urban Brewing Beer Paddle
For just €27.50, 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.
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EPIC participates in NYC launch for UN Security Council seat
EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum was honoured to be part of the official launch of Ireland’s...read more
DFAT Historian-in-Residence appointed at EPIC
EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum today announced Dr Angela Byrne as DFAT Historian-in-Residence, a...read more