EPIC: The Irish Emigration Museum

You won’t find leprechauns or pots of gold here, 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. At EPIC, which was recently awarded Europe’s Leading Tourist Attraction at the World Travel Awards, 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 tells the moving and unforgettable stories of those who left the island of
Ireland, and how they influenced and shaped the world. EPIC embraces the past and the future with 1,500 years of Irish history and culture housed in its atmospheric vaults.

The world’s only fully digital museum, experience this breath-taking story in state-of-the-art interactive galleries, complete with touch screens, motion sensor quizzes and a feast of powerful audio and video that bring Irish history to life.

Watch characters from the past tell one-of-a-kind tales of adventure and perseverance, conflict and discovery, belief and community.

Highlights

Find out why Irish people traveled the globe over the centuries

Uncover hundreds of stories of adventure, adversity and triumph

Interact with the past in easy-to-use high-tech galleries

Stamp your very own souvenir EPIC passport as you travel through Irish history

Send a digital postcard from Dublin

Connect with your ancestors at the Irish Family History Centre

Unlike any other museum experience

Awards

European Museum of the Year Award 2018 – Shortlisted

Children in Museums Award 2017 – Shortlisted – the only Irish museum selected for this prestigious European award.

TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Awards – Top 5 Irish Museums

Europe’s #1 tourist attraction 2019