EPIC Das irische Auswanderungsmuseum

EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum

It is EPIC's belief that Ireland’s rich history should not be compiled into a long list of names and dates.

Get hands on with Irish culture and its past at this fully interactive museum – swipe through video galleries, dance through motion sensor quizzes, and listen to remastered audio from 100 years ago.

At the Irish Emigration Museum, you will see Irish history brought to life through colourful and vivid videography capturing defining moments in Ireland’s life. At EPIC you’ll discover the far reaching influence of Irish history, and the impact the 10 million Irish men and women who left Ireland had on the world.

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Fully Digital Museum at EPIC Museum CHQ

EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum is located in the historic CHQ building on the banks of the Liffey, in Dublin’s Docklands area. The location, close to the Irish Famine memorial is synonymous with Ireland’s emigrations, and the museum brings amazing stories to life in a unique way - EPIC is the world’s only fully digital museum. Interact with screens, videos, and sounds throughout the museum’s 20 galleries, and be sure to stamp your passport to take home with you.

Other Attractions Closeby

EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum is located beside other great attractions like the Famine Memorial, and the Jeanie Johnston Famine Ship. It is also near The Custom House visitor centre and the Dublin Convention Centre.

While you are at EPIC, you can unocover your Irish ancestry through the Irish Family History Centre (IFHC), located at the museum. View valuable records and speak with a genealogy expert to learn about your Irish roots.

Getting to EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum

EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum is located in The CHQ Building, Custom House Quay, Dublin 1.

Ghostbus Tour

Fancy something different to do in Dublin? Why not check out the Ghostbus tour - learn all about Dublin's dark history. Tickets on-sale here.

Walk

From Trinity College Dublin, the Museum is 1.1km walking distance - this is a 14 minute walk approx. (On the way, we suggest walking along the banks of the Liffey)

Cycle

Cycling is a great way to travel to EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum. There is a Dublin Bike station at Custom House Quay.

Dublin Bus

Many Dublin Bus routes pass by the museum. Plan your journey with Dublin Bus.

Luas

There is a Luas stop right outside the door of the museum. The Luas stop is George's Dock.