EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum, CHQ Dublin, Ireland

You won’t find leprechauns or pots of gold at EPIC, but you’ll discover that what it means to be Irish expands far beyond the borders of Ireland through the stories of Irish emigrants who became scientists, politicians, poets, artists and even outlaws all over the world. 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.

EPIC has been voted Europe’s Leading Tourist Attraction in 2019, 2020 and 2021 at the prestigious World Travel Awards.

Did You Know? 

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

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

EPIC Highlights:

• Travel back in time through 1,500 years of history
• Interact with the past in easy-to-use high-tech galleries
• Discover family-friendly exhibits full of entertainment and education
• Stamp your very own EPIC passport as you move through Irish history
• Connect with your ancestors at the Irish Family History Center

Awards:

• Europe’s Leading Tourist Attraction 2019, 2020 and 2021 at World Travel Awards – Winner
• TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2019
• European Museum of the Year 2018 – Shortlisted
• TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2018
• TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Award 2017 – Top 5 Irish Museums
• Children in Museums Award 2017 – Shortlisted – the only Irish museum selected for this prestigious European award

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Opening Hours

• EPIC is open daily from 10:00 am to 6:45 pm and last entry is at 5:00 pm.
• Open all year round excl. Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and St. Stephen’s Day.
• Last admission: 5:00 pm.
• Approx Visit Duration: 90 minutes

EPIC Admissions

• Adult (18+) – €16.50
• Child Age 6-15 – €8.00
• Child 5 and under – Free
• Senior/Student – €15
• Teenager – €10.50
• Family (2 adults + 2 Children) (Save €7!) €42
• Family (2 Adults + 1 Child) (Save €5!) €36
• Group (Group of 10+) €14.50
• Senior Groups €13.00

EPIC Special Offers

• Family Pack Offer – Buy a family pack for only €42.00 (Save €7!). This pack consists of 2 adult and 2 child tickets, and you can also add additional child tickets for only €6.50 each.
• Group Booking – Group rates available for 10 or more people pre-booking. For Group Bookings please contact them on 01 906 0861 or email [email protected].

Cafés and bars at EPIC

EPIC is located in the CHQ building on Dublin’s Docklands. There is a large selection of bars and restaurants to choose from and a large outdoor terrace to enjoy the summer sun.

• Bakehouse
• Urban Brewing
• Starbucks
• Seven Wonders
• Freshii

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