EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum

Travel back through 1,500 years of Irish history at this innovative museum.

Visit EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum in Dublin with Go City®

• Explore 20 themed galleries
• Interact with immersive, hands-on exhibits
• 10% discount in the EPIC gift shop
• Your pass also gives you access to many more attractions in Dublin, so don't forget to check them out

Go beyond the stereotypes at EPIC museum in Dublin. Discover what it means to be Irish, beyond the borders of Ireland, through the stories of Irish emigrants who became scientists, politicians, poets, artists and even outlaws. Discover Ireland from the outside in and find out why saying “I’m Irish” is one of the biggest conversation starters, no matter where you are. 

Only 12 minutes walk from Trinity College and 8 minutes walk from O’Connell Bridge, EPIC is a modern museum situated in Dublin’s Docklands, it tells the moving and unforgettable story of the 10 million Irish people who left their homeland – and how they influenced and shaped the world.

What to Expect at the EPIC Museum in Dublin

If you're planning a trip to Dublin, there's one attraction you won't want to miss - the EPIC Irish Emigration Museum. This hands on museum is a celebration of Irish history and culture, telling the story of the millions of people who left Ireland to start fresh around the world. With amazing technology and interesting exhibits, the EPIC museum is a must-visit for anyone interested in Irish history. Whether you're a first-time visitor to Dublin or a seasoned traveler, the EPIC Irish Emigration Museum is an experience you won't want to miss. And with the Go City® Dublin Pass, you can explore this and 40+ other top Dublin attractions at unbeatable savings. So what are you waiting for? Grab your pass and start discovering the best of Dublin today!

Experience this story in 20 breathtaking interactive galleries, complete with touchscreens, motion-sensor games, and audio and video to bring these one-of-a-kind tales to life.

EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum facts

• More than 14 times more people of Irish descent live abroad than in Ireland. Over 70 million people across the world can claim Irish ancestry.

• At least 22 U.S. Presidents have Irish heritage, including JFK, Ronald Reagan, and Barack Obama.

• The traditional Gaelic sports of Hurling and Gaelic Football are played across the globe, even as far away as Malaysia and Kuwait!

• Irish physicist John Tyndall was the first to explain why the sky is blue.

• Rihanna has Irish ancestors. Her Irish surname, Fenty, inspired the name for her makeup line.

• Three members of the Beatles - John Lennon, Paul McCartney, and George Harrison - all come from families of Irish descent.

• Ireland was the first country in the world to legalize LGBTQ+ marriage by popular vote.