Enjoy a vibrant mix of gigs, comedy, sport, theatre, and more.

As part of the Winter in Dublin initiative, EPIC will offer a series of events, including a series of themed museum tours, a continuations of our book series Éire to Everywhere, as well as a special event with one of Ireland’s top authors, and the return of a fan-favourite collaboration – watch this space!

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Date: 1st July – 17th December 2026
Times: 10am – 6:45pm (last entry 5pm)
Location: Celebrations Gallery, EPIC
Cost: Entry to exhibition is included in general admission tickets.

Common Ground: Ireland and the EU Exhibition

Ireland joined the European Economic Community (EEC) – as the EU was then known – on January 1, 1973, after a referendum endorsed by 83% of voters. It was then among the poorest and most underdeveloped countries in western Europe, with a population just over half of its current size.

Ireland’s accession proved to be the most consequential economic milestone in the half century since Irish independence, but it also set in motion far-reaching social and cultural change. EU legislation has driven improvements in workers’ rights, for example, and set binding targets for climate action. Irish people have studied and built new lives across Europe, while many Europeans have since made their homes here in Ireland.

As Ireland assumes the EU presidency in 2026, this new multimedia exhibition explores how a small island nation has extended its influence across Europe, and how Europe, in turn, has profoundly shaped modern Ireland.

In Conversation with Louise O’Neill

Join us for an evening with one of our most beloved authors. Ticket holders can look forward to an extract reading from A Bigger Life by Louise O’Neill, an in-depth conversation on this profound piece of confessional literature, audience Q&A, as well as the chance to purchase and have your copy of the book signed by the author.

This is set to be an evening of witty insight and inspiring conversation, so book your tickets today.

Date: 30th Novemeber 2026

Time: 7pm

Location: EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum

Price: €20

2 Attractions, 1 Ticket

Jeanie Johnston x EPIC Museum

Step aboard the Jeanie Johnston for a guided tour of this historic famine ship, then continue your journey with a self guided tour of EPIC.

Your experience begins at the Jeanie, and you’re free to explore EPIC at your own pace afterwards. The Jeanie is located two minutes across the road from EPIC.

On the guided tour The Jeanie Johnston tells the story of the thousands of Irish people who fled the Famine and embarked on a treacherous voyage in the hope of a better life in North America. Step on board and be transported back in time, joining them on their gruelling journey across the ocean.

Once back on dry land, enjoy the interactive vaults of EPIC learning about the many thousands of people who emigrated and what they did in their newfound homelands.

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Image of author Katriona O'Sullivan and the cover of her novel Hungry

Book event on Hungry with Katriona O’Sullivan

EPIC x Jeanie Johnston Combo Tour

What Our Visitors Say

Every visitor has their own story – and they’ve made ours one of the highest-rated experiences in Europe.

     EXCELLENT  
  4.511993 reviews

    
 
 
       
   Jon Penndorf 
 2026.08.11.
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. One of the best museum experiences o have had in a long time. Worth the time for sure.
  
 
      
   CarolinaProf 
 2026.08.10.
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Loved the museum experience.   A self-guided tour that explained the reasons the Irish emigrated, where they emigrated to, and what contributions they made. I was able to access the audio for the self guided tour  overview through my phone and each area went into more depth. It looked like children were having fun, the museum areas were creative and engaging. Nice gift shop.
  
 
      
   IN 
 2026.08.10.
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The Museum was very great and amazing. There was a lot of heartwarming and astonishing moments in the history of the Irish people. It was very informative and a great experience.
  
 
      
   Sebastian W. 
 2026.08.09.
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Must see item for visiting Dublin. Super well done museum design. Museums of the world take note.
  
 
      
   Dragos S 
 2026.08.08.
 
 
 Verified Well designed interactive learning journey.
Well crafted journey to learn about the history of Irish people. Lulu was a great speaker about the Irish famine.
  
 
      
   Helen W 
 2026.07.12.
 
 
 Verified EPIC Museum in Dublin
Amazing experience! Really well set out with lots of interactive displays, little film clips and lots of information! It really blew me away how much the Irish people endured and how much of an impact they have had throughout the world! Definitely a must see! Also loved the little Passpot to stamp after each section! 👍❤️
  
 
      
   Tc R 
 2026.07.09.
 
 
 Verified The soul of Canada is part Irish
Came close to tears several times. As a canadian, the connections to my own country and the role the irish played made me very emotional. To those who run epic, have you ever seen how Canadians display the irish arrival? Check it out: https://youtu.be/H48gaLbJfxc?is=045ITXX990fIktfM
  
 
      
   Yasemin Erdoğan 
 2026.07.07.
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. İrlanda’dan büyük kıtlık döneminde dünyanın dört bir yanına göç eden yaklaşık 10 milyon insanın hikâyesi.Acı dolu ve etkileyici

Girişte verilen “EPIC Passport” ile her galeride damga toplayarak gezilebilen interaktif bir müze.
  
 
      
   Louis-Phillippe T 
 2026.07.07.
 
 
 Verified Interesting and educational.
Interesting and educational presentations that kept my teens fully engaged throughout. The audio tour was really well done.
  
 
      
   Levenez 56 
 2026.04.28.
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Magnifique musée, extrêmement instructif et intéractif
Indispensable pour mieux comprendre l'histoire de l'Irlande qui ne manquera pas de vous émouvoir
  
 
      
   Hanna Chebykina 
 2026.04.27.
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Wow
  
 
      
   mzxed _yt 
 2026.04.26.
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Superbe expo et  avec l audio-guide, c est indispensable pour bien comprendre
  
 
      
   Caz Bennett 
 2026.04.26.
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Loved it, went in and was very quickly full of sadness from the heart rending stories of our Irish ancestors treatment. As the journey continued this changed to pride and awe at what we have and continue to achieve.
  
 
      
   Valentin Benard 
 2026.04.26.
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Very nice and interactive experience i learned a lot
  
 
      
   Paul Markey 
 2026.04.23.
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Most enjoyable as always as I take my relations who are immigrants to visit the museum.The  new addition of the film of those who emigrated in the 50s and 60s is poignant A suggestion- please advise those attending that the film is almost an hour long.Also given the length of the movie seating facing the screen would make the experience more enjoyable as the existing seating is at a sideways angle
  
 
      
   Phxv Fam Travels 1313 
 2026.04.22.
 
 
 Verified Epic experience at EPIC museum!
Great museum (and I generally don't like museums!). Very interactive, large displays with audio and video, as well as artifacts. It wasn't crowded and you can move through at your own pass. They give you a "passport" to stamp at each of the main locations, which was a fun bonus for our kids. We learned a lot about the many paths Irish took to emigrate and what obstacles were faced along the way. My husband's family all came from Ireland and he was particularly fascinated (we are from the U.S.)
  
 
      
   J. J. 
 2026.04.20.
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Atmosphere 5/5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
•	 darkness & lights
•	 tunnels
•	 background music

Information & Presentation 4/5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐
•	 interactive learning (e.g. dance, quizzes, games, giant book,
sports tables)
•	 independant learning
•	 right amount of information
•	 good choice of details
•	 multiple and different topics

Staff 5/5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
•	 friendly
•	 motivated
•	 helpful
•	 enthusiastic

Overall 4/5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐
We are a school group from Germany between the ages 17 to 20.
We enjoyed walking through the museum without a guide,
because it gave us the opportunity to focus on the topics that
interested us personally the most. We voluntarily spent more than an hour in the museum and were fascinated by the multiple (technical) ways, the information was presented.
  
 
      
   Gael Chabrier Cheroute 
 2026.04.19.
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Magnifique et extrêmement complet. Peut-être un peu long pour les enfants.
  
 
      
   Bryan D 
 2026.04.19.
 
 
 Verified A worthwhile visit covering the worldwide impact of the Irish
We enjoyed our 2 hour visit, particularly the first few sections covering Irish history and its impact on emigration. The gift show was first rate as well. One caution: Google Maps had us turn in where there was no parking. Best nearby car park was about a block away at Q Park.
  
 
      
   Deborah H 
 2026.04.19.
 
 
 Verified A EPIC Day in Dublin
It has to be the most wonderful interactive museum I’ve been to. I will definitely recommend EPIC to friends and family. And lastly, I didn’t know about the Atlanta Coke connection
  
 
      
   steve c 
 2026.04.16.
 
 
 Verified April 2026 visit; 2 adults no kids.
We spent about 4 and a half hours in the museum. There is a lot to see and do. You can just do the cursory visit maybe in 90 minutes, but there are some excellent presentations and videos which add a lot of value. The history of Ireland is fairly grim in places, with the mass emigrations throughout the year, but stick with it because the more recent positives come out towards the end. I did not feel like time was dragging at all. The passport stamping is fun. Even as a 60 year old I found myself queuing up to get my visitors passport stamped. A good visit.
  
 
      
   Mary Jeneverre Schultz 
 2026.03.10.
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. It is an amazing attraction that is captivating and engaged all senses. The exhibit provides history of Irish immigrants. I definitely recommend to all history buffs and those who left Ireland
  
 
      
   S Mahaffey 
 2026.03.09.
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Extremely well done. Hugely educational, sobering, funny, fun.
  
 
      
   hope a 
 2026.03.09.
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Go. Epic was Epic. Inspiring and thought provoking while being an easy walk through. I recommend!
  
 
      
   Mehmet Ali Aydoğan 
 2026.03.04.
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Müze genel olarak güzel. İrlandayı ve İrlandalıları interaktif bir şekilde anlatıyor ama bence 21€ etmez. Teşekkürler
  
 
      
   Deirdre M 
 2026.02.27.
 
 
 Verified Definitely worth a visit
I absolutely loved my visit here, so much so that I returned a few days later to see it again (ticket allows for a 2nd visit within a few days). The centre is fantastic. It's interactive displays are amazing!! I spent 2 hours in the exhibition itself. It was so educational and really good value for money. I paid €23 for my entry. Had I known at the time that I could buy a dual entry ticket for the Jeanie Johnson ship too I'd have bought that but I didn't realise that until after my second visit. You can also buy a "Dublin pass" ticket online if you plan on visiting numerous attractions. Works out cheaper in the long run. Definitely worth a visit to this centre.
  
 
      
   Catherine T 
 2026.02.27.
 
 
 Verified Musée incontournable à Dublin
Musée d'une grande richesse, plein d'informations grâce à laudio guide
  
 
      
   Oliver B 
 2026.01.15.
 
 
 Verified EPIC Indeed
A great and immersive experience through the different stages, aspects and real stories of those who emigrated from Ireland. The passport and stamping made the museum more engaging and a nice souvenir of the visit. You can spend a good hour and 30 minutes going round all the exhibits, the museum is a bit out of the way from the centre but worth the journey.
  
 
      
   SoulSkaMod 
 2026.01.14.
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Very knowledgeable staff. And very friendly. One of my favourite tours in Dublin, so informative.
  
 
      
   Tymur Mykhailovskyi 
 2026.01.13.
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Very engaging and modern museum with a lot to see and do. The exhibition is interesting, with many interactive elements that make complex topics easier to understand. There is a large amount of information presented in a clear way, so you can really dive deep if you want. The actual number of original artefacts is not very big, but the creative presentation and interactive exhibits more than make up for it.
  
 
      
   Patty M 
 2025.11.25.
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had fun while learning about the emigration of the Irish people throughout the world. The hands-on experiences are great for all ages!
  
 
      
   Gustavo Lanz 
 2025.11.24.
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Best museum in Ireland, hands down
  
 
      
   Michael Rafter 
 2025.11.23.
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum
If you’ve never wandered through EPIC, it’s surprisingly absorbing. The place pulls you into the stories of real people who left Ireland and shaped the world in all sorts of unexpected ways. It’s interactive, easy to follow, and you walk out feeling like you’ve learned something meaningful without it ever feeling heavy.
  
 
      
   polaoide 
 2025.11.19.
 
 
 Verified An Epic experience at Epic!
I visited Epic Museum with my five year old grandson and was worried it might be a bit depressing!.On the contrary it was a hugely enjoyable and uplifting experience. for us both .The interactive "Notorious Irish" exhibit was a particular favourite.!Highly recommend this Museum

Celebrate Winter in Dublin at EPIC with Fáilte Ireland