I went in expecting to learn about Irish emigration: the various waves, timing, reasons. I got a confusing mass of exhibits filled with name-dropping and no coherent narrative. Each gallery was pretty much independent of each other, with some repeated info but absolutely no build nor story-telling to it. Lots of glitz, videos, flashing lights--but no story. Disappointing! I felt exploited as a tourist with an Irish ancestor! Skip it. read more

I really enjoyed the Irish Emigration Museum. Its a bit of a trek outside of the temple bar and Grafton street area but still easy to find on the Quay street. The staff is very friendly and they were helpful in explaining all the interactive parts of the museum. This museum was one of the most high tech and interactive museums I've been to! My favorite was the interactive computer displays in the sports section. I really enjoyed the passport and the passport stamping at each station. The movies/films were very informative and dramatic. An awesome museum that I highly recommend! read more

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What are your Irish roots? Where did your ancestors come from? If you are at all curious stop in!! Turns out literally ever single person on the planet (besides myself) has some sort of Irish origin. So much history in one place here. read more

Quite a well-done museum. Friendly staff, clever interactive exhibits, interesting subject matter, friendly staff, convenient location on the river, and fun passports for stamping throughout! All in all, an enjoyable afternoon. Especially recommended if the weather isn't particularly pleasant. read more

EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum - Intriguing art piece representing Irish Emigration - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Dublin, D

One of my first stops in my time in Dublin. To start, the employees were incredibly friendly and helpful. I learned later on during my stay that the museum is a converted wine cellar - which is awesome! They give you a "passport" and each exhibit room has a stamp, you slide your passport through, as you go through the museum. It's very interactive and interesting. If you go, you'll learn a lot. read more

When I arrived in Ireland, I noticed several museums that I wanted to go to. The Irish Emigration museum was riveting. A structured 90 minute (minimum) walk through of several rooms focusing on the history of the Irish people. In this case, the reasons why so many had left, their ties to Irish culture, and their effect on the whole world. I really really enjoyed this. Fantastic production, music, atmosphere, and a strong focus on just what happened in Ireland even until recently. It was by far the most extensive history in audial and visual form that I have seen like this on the Irish. It brought a lot of clarity about the culture, the religions and the persecutions. Alongside this was the unavoidable wealth of hope, optimism and advocacy that seems to flow from the Irish. It's a must visit if you have Irish roots, and probably a great way to better understand why your ancestors made the choices that they did if you didn't know. 5 stars read more

I've been traveling with my 18 year old niece and her friend for their Spring Break. I let them pick which attractions they wanted to see in Dublin and this museum was top fo their list. I'm so grateful. The museum is exceptionally well-curated with a brilliant blend of art, information, and technology that so thoroughly engages it's visitors that you feel more like active participants than standard museum wanderers. You can take as much time as you like, interacting with the exhibits and taking in all the information, or you can choose a few to get a general idea of each room. But each room will be a sensory experience in some way, whether through auditory stories, visual displays, touch screens, vibrant art (I loved the ships), or video walls. You are encouraged to immerse yourself in the experience and you leave feeling so very gratified. It's appropriate for almost all ages but I'd say probably ages 10 and up will derive the most appreciation for it. read more

Loved this exhibit! Interactive and informative. Very well laid out. Price was very affordable. Highly recommend.

This was a really neat museum. Great for kids and adults alike. There's a genealogy/historian person in the gift shop that you can pay to help you figure out your family roots. Hubs would've done it but we were short on time so I don't know their pricing but I thought that was a cool thing to have. Definitely worth visiting. read more

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So we went here yesterday for something to do, I was a little taken back at the lack of people there. It actually felt like we where the only two people who knew about it! It's really sad because it's one of the best things I've done in Dublin in a long time! First of all the staff are amazing super friendly and you can tell they love what they do. EPIC Ireland is Dublin's dramatic new interactive visitor experience that showcases the unique global journey of the Irish people. I was amazed at the technology used during the whole tour. I highly recommend everyone to visit - bring your friends and family it's a must see!!! read more

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This was...epic! A fabulous museum with incredible exhibits. We went through in about three hours, but could have spent another couple hours (waited too late in the day). Each room is a different theme and there is something that appeals to everyone. The staff was wonderful too. One of the best museums we have ever had the pleasure experiencing. read more

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Aside from the Smithsonian African American History Museum, the EPIC is probably the best modern museum that I have ever visited across the world over. Be sure to allocate 2-3 hours to properly explore the museum and to truly appreciate all the things that Irish culture affords us. The museum is located in an old storage house and meanders from stone vault to stone vault in the basement of the renovated pier. read more

EPIC was very interesting in terms of providing a good insight into Irish emigration and is the only museum of this kind I've ever visited. There was lots of information, it was very visual and had a lot of interesting real life stories from Irish people who had emigrated in the past. The museum is well maintained, modern and only a 15 min walk from the city centre. Overall it was very informative and helped me understand why there are Irish pubs at all corners of the world. read more

This museum was a great mix of info and technology. From the posts and pics I read and saw I wasn't sure how much history we would get from this tour, but it was great! We spent almost 3 hours there reading everything we could. It's well organized and a good mix of info and presentation that makes this good for kids and adults. So glad we chose to do this! read more

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On our first Dublin leg of our British Isles vacation, the Hop On/Hop Off bus operator mentioned this place as a must-see, so when we returned a week later (and realized our hotel was a couple doors down), we figured we may as well spend a couple of hours getting a quick modernistic overview of Ireland's history. First off, this place is incredibly modern - the weird thing about Ireland in general is that it seems to blend in the extremely old (see the Temple Bar area) with the ultra-modern (what the Docklands are now). As long as it's entertaining, not too expensive and somewhat accurate, I'm a fan... And at under E20 a person, Epic Ireland qualifies as 'not too expensive'. There are some 20 odd rooms you go through as part of the experience. I will say it starts off a bit dry, but progresses as you move on, until you get some rather interactive exhibits near the end. What never ceases to impress me is, while Ireland has certainly exported a lot of talent, it really hasn't imported much - I get that metaphorically speaking the grass may seem greener elsewhere (which is ironic considering how green this country is), but I have to think that at some point somebody's going to realize that the weather here is generally conducive to positive thinking (an offshoot of being able to go outside and not be stifled to death). But then again I like the cool, so maybe I'm the weird one for not moving there. Epic Ireland has got a little bit for everybody without being overly Disney-fied. Plenty of contemporary food choices are in the building in case you're hungry afterwards. read more

While planning our trip to Ireland, I stumbled upon this museum. The reviews looked promising so I booked tickets. Needless to say I booked the wrong date but the museum graciously accepted the tickets without hesitation and invited us in. The museum is definitely a top museum I've been to between Ireland and the USA. You're given a passport to get stamped multiple times thru your journey. The museum is organized and well put together. I never knew the extent of emigration from Ireland to all the countries in the world and all the famous people who have descents from the country as well. The museum not only helps you love Ireland more but appreciate the US (if you're a resident) even more. I'd highly recommend to anyone wanting more history on this beautiful country. read more

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Whether you have Irish ancestry or not, I can't recommend this museum enough. It is so interactive, well thought out, and every room tells a story. I spent two hours taking my time to soak all of the videos, touch screens, and various digital experiences in. I really am just so impressed by this exhibit. Absolutely worth your time if you're in Dublin to learn about the fascinating stories behind those who left/leave Ireland. A good spot for families, too, as the "passport" feature and many of the digital displays really caught kids' attention. Lastly, the staff were all really friendly & helpful, so if at the end you want to trace your genealogy, I recommend that, too. Ps. I recommend the Dublin Pass if you're thinking of touring around Dublin; this is one of the free exhibits through the pass. read more

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Less of a museum and more an interactive multimedia exhibit, EPIC is a fascinating journey through the history of Irish migration and societal accomplishments. I found the exhibits far more engaging and interesting than I anticipated. I think we easily spent two hours here, and it was worth the admission fee. read more

Do you want to know more about Ireland and Irish? Then this is a museum you have to visit. On check in you are given a passport that you can stamp in every room.  It makes for a great souvenir.  Each room is themed differently and and e tells a story. Entertaining and interactive tour, filled with very informative and dramatic movies. You also get to know Irish migration and Irish culture through Irish dane,sports, music, television and books. An awesome museum. read more

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Fantastic museum in Dublin - a must visit! History, culture, contributions, and diaspora locations around the world! Put this on your list for visit while in Dublin! read more

One of the most beautiful museums I have ever been in. It is absolutely beautiful, interactive, and educational. This is definitely worth the time to stop and go in. read more

INCREDIBLE! The name of this museum is perfect. We love the various ways that they told a story. We had a tween with us and she was entertained!!! Not an easy task. Color Video Audio Hands on Just such a stunning set up. The building itself is a master piece. We loved hearing the ENTIRE story of the Irish experience. The structure outside the building (across the street) right on the River LIffey is a must see. It brought me to tears. So well done. read more

The best museum I've ever been. Very modern, tells the story of Irish migration and shows its amazing culture. It helps to deeply understand the country and it's people read more

EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Dublin, D

Great interactive displays. Very informative. Well worth it for anyone in Ireland who has Irish roots.

This is a rather new museum (just opened in May) and what a gem! It covers the history of the Irish people from their Norse ancestry to current day. It is set up in a way that you walk through time and themes that build on one another as you leave one room and enter the next. They also give you a passport to stamp to show your progression throughout the museum with a fun surprise at the end should you complete it. I do want to warn one that the beginning portion of the museum can be a bit depressing (includes themes like the Potato Famine/Great Hunger and Oliver Cromswell's reign). But after these rooms, you get to see a celebration of their culture through sports, music, dance, television, books, and holidays. It's worth a good 2 hours or more. Children will love it for the interactives and you will enjoy it for the history. read more

This museum was cool. However, tickets were 15 euros a piece and the museum is completely digital. The digital aspect is impressive and unique and it gives you so so so much information. BUT I would have really liked some artifacts placed in the museum to connect the experience with what you're reading or hearing on computer screens. read more

My husband and I truly enjoyed this museum! We learned a lot about Ireland and its people through reading, listening and the interactive exhibits. Leaving with a fully stamped passport was a fun idea! We highly recommend a visit! read more

This place is amazing! Have been twice already! The staff are very friendly and helpful. Each room is themed differently. The displays are incredibly interactive. Having been recommending to friends and family. You need to make sure to give yourself enough time to really appreciate it. First time I went I only had an hour to spend there and it was definitely not long enough. The second time we spent between 2-3 hours. An absolute must see in Dublin. Wonderful afternoon out. Would highly recommend!! read more

I loved EPIC. What a great museum. When you check in, you are given a passport that you can stamp in every room. It makes for a great souvenir. Each room focuses on one area of immigration, and we learned a lot during our 2-hour visit. At the end, walk through the gift shop and into the mall, where there are several choices for coffee and lunch. I think this is a must-see in Dublin. read more

Shallow survey of how Irish immigrants have influenced the world. Not particularly interesting. Quite expensive.

I'm surprised more people haven't reviewed this place yet. I spent two hours here reading, watching, listening, and interacting with all the exhibits, but could have easily spent another hour or gone through and seen everything in half the time. There's plenty of activities for children and interesting displays for adults. I went in the morning and had the entire place to myself, but one of the employees told me their busiest times are from 12 to 4. Everything is brand new because they just opened two months ago. It is a bit pricey, but well worth the cost. They cover everything from history to sports to literature... Definitely worth a visit. read more

This is a Must See, right next to the Hilton Garden Inn on the River Liffey. Takes under two hours, and every minute is worth it!

Best interactive museum in Dublin! Have no idea why it is still not so popular. Totally worth paying you tickets!

The museum is FANTASTIC! Definitely would recommend going when in Dublin. HOWEVER, BE WARNED! The family research center at the end is NOT FREE! They tell you at the end of the tour to go and visit but yet they do not inform you that it is not free. Not knowing, I looked up my family on the monitor and was told that I needed to pay or leave and a man stood there until I left the area. It's not worth the embarrassment, skip the research part. read more

Great for kids. If you have Irish ancestry you can, for a small separate fee, go into the Irish Family History Centre and search their archives for information on your family (bring names, places, & birth & death info to help in your search). They have a genealogist there to assist. read more

It was super easy to purchase tickets online. The building is beautiful and well kept. They have a great gift shop and the genealogy service, which is a separate fee, is excellent. The staff here is really nice. The exhibits are also very well done. However, for two adults, nearly $60-USD. It's really pricey. read more

This place is fantastic! We loved it, the kids loved it, even the two year old was fascinated. The passports were a hit and the interactive technology here is unlike any I have seen before. Every room is designed to involve you in the learning instead of passively walking by. Some of our favorites were the music room with dance steps on the floor, the literature room with books that tell you their story, and the notorious figures room with the quiz game built into the floor. This was our favorite place we visited in Dublin and we have already told family and friends that it is a must do when visiting the city! read more

This museum far exceeded my expectations. I was moved to tears at times and it really brought the story of Irish immigrants to life. I was partly in Ireland for family history research so this museum was a perfect final stop on my journey. Would recommend! read more

Amazing interactive way to learn about the history of Ireland. Very well done. Definitely worth going to. I would recommend at least 2 hours to see everything but we could have spent 4 hours there. Very cool experience. read more

Amazing time in the EPIC emigration museum! Wonderfully enthralling stories very diverse unlike a lot of Irish museums which fascinated me. Advanced technology only added to my experience and was easy to use! Definitely recommend for any history buff read more