Explore how Irish people carried their identity with them and shaped the world far beyond Ireland’s borders; from country music to Riverdance, and from literature to science.
If you are one of the 70 million people worldwide who claim Irish heritage, EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum is the place to reconnect with your roots. You can visit their Irish Family History centre to find out more.
For Irish visitors, it’s the history you didn’t learn in school. You will leave with a better understanding of Ireland’s story, an enormous pride in the Irish people who carried it across the world and a new perspective on what it really means to be Irish.
EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum is winner of Europe’s Leading Tourist Attraction three times in a row.
- Dublin by Dusk at EPIC
History and heritageDublin by Dusk at EPIC EPIC to participate in Dublin by Dusk, an initiative that sees cultural attractions around Dublin open late one Thursday a month
- 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.
- 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.



