EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum

Explore the unforgettable story of Irish emigration at EPIC, a world-class, interactive museum located in the beautifully restored CHQ Building in Dublin’s Docklands. This is not a museum of artifacts, but a vibrant journey into the lives and stories of the millions of Irish people who left their homeland and shaped the world.

Things to do at EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum

Your visit is an engaging, hands-on experience where you’ll discover why people left, explore the challenges they faced, and celebrate their profound impact across the globe. Through state-of-the-art technology, you can dive into themed galleries that cover everything from music and sport to politics and science, uncovering the stories of famous figures and unsung heroes along the way. Be sure to visit the Irish Family History Centre to begin tracing your own Irish roots.

Getting to EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum

Reaching EPIC from the Glenroyal Hotel is a straightforward journey. A short five-minute walk from the hotel brings you to the Maynooth Road stop, where you will board the direct Dublin Express Route 300 coach service. After a comfortable 45-minute ride, you will arrive at Custom House Quay, leaving you with just a scenic 5 to 10-minute walk along the River Liffey to the museum’s entrance at the CHQ Building

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