EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum

Overview

EPIC is an award-winning interactive museum in the vaulted CHQ Building on Custom House Quay, telling the story of 10 million Irish people who emigrated around the world and the impact they made abroad.

Highlights

• 20 Interactive Galleries: Touch screens, motion sensors, and audio bring emigration stories to life across themes from famine to music.
• Irish Family History Centre: Genealogy resources to trace your Irish roots with expert assistance.
• Architecture: The 1820 tobacco warehouse features original cast-iron columns and brick vaults.

History

Opened in 2016 in the restored CHQ Building, built in 1820 as a bonded warehouse. It won the World's Leading Tourist Attraction at the World Travel Awards in 2019 and 2020.

Visitor Tips

• Book online for a small discount on the €17 ticket.
• Allow extra time if using the genealogy centre.
• Duration: 1.5–2 hours.