Stamp your EPIC passport in each gallery as you journey through the lives of actors, athletes, musicians, scientists, politicians and everyday people who helped shape the world.
Awaken your senses in Isle of the Senses and see 1,500 years of emigration move beneath your feet in Leaving the Island. Interactive experiences throughout the museum bring Ireland’s global story to life. Tours are self guided so you can explore at your own pace. Audio guides in multiple languages are also available.
A three time winner of Europe's Leading Tourist Attraction, EPIC is set within the atmospheric vaults of the CHQ Building in Dublin’s Docklands.
Visitors can also explore nearby attractions like the Irish Family History Centre and the Jeanie Johnston.
- EPIC Exhibition - Common Ground: Ireland in the EU
History and heritageEPIC Exhibition - Common Ground: Ireland in the EU Common Ground, a 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.
- Dublin By Dusk at EPIC Museum
AutumnDublin By Dusk at EPIC Museum EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum is taking part in Dublin by Dusk, a city-wide initiative encouraging visitors to experience Dublin's cultural attractions after hours.
- The Pride Tour – Queer Irish, Global Impact
History and heritageThe Pride Tour – Queer Irish, Global Impact Exploring Ireland’s LGBTQIA+ past and present, the pride tour brings Irish queer histories to light.
- Rebels and Revolutionaries | Women’s History Tour
History and heritageRebels and Revolutionaries | Women’s History Tour Discover the lives and legacies of women who have blazed a trail in Ireland and abroad with the EPIC Museum Rebels and Revolutionaries Women’s History Tour.
- The Dublin Double: EPIC Museum x Dublin Zoo Wild Lights
Family funThe Dublin Double: EPIC Museum x Dublin Zoo Wild Lights EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum and Dublin Zoo reunite once more for The Dublin Double, a one-of-a-kind city adventure inviting visitors to experience two of Dublin’s most beloved attractions in one unforgettable day.
- Epic & Wild Lights Combo
Family funEpic & Wild Lights Combo Ireland’s stories by day. A world of wonder by night. Experience two of Dublin’s must-see attractions with one great-value ticket and save 15% on admission to EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum and Dublin Zoo’s Wild Lights!
- Introduction to Irish Family History: Sources & Methods
History and heritageIntroduction to Irish Family History: Sources & Methods Learn how professional genealogists trace Irish ancestors as Dr. Declan Brady introduces the essential records, archives and research methods used in Irish family history.
- Late Opening at EPIC | Dublin By Dusk
History and heritageLate Opening at EPIC | Dublin By Dusk Late Opening for Dublin By Dusk at EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum and discounts on in the EPIC Gift Shop. EPIC is once again partaking in the city-wide initiative Dublin By Dusk, staying open late to allow visitors to explore the museum after hours.
- Discover how Irish people helped shape the world beyond Ireland's borders.
- Hear tales of emigrants who became writers, artists, scientists and politicians.
- 70 million people world wide have Irish heritage.
- This fully interactive museum has won Europe’s Leading Tourist Attraction three times.
Take the Dublin Docklands Family Trail to explore the Dublin Docklands. This circular trail can be started at any of its seven stops and with a range of activities along the route, it is suitable for all the family to enjoy.
