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EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum

Name: EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum
Address: The CHQ Building, Custom House Quay, Dublin, D01T6K4, IE
Telephone: +353 (0)1 906 0861
Price range: £
Rating: 4.8

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Voted Europe's Leading Tourist Attraction three years in a row! Share your 📷 Open 10.00 AM – 6.45 PM (Last entry is 5.00 PM) 7 days a week
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EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum is a state-of-the-art interactive experience located in the vaults of CHQ in Dublin's Docklands. Voted Europe's Leading Tourist Attraction 2019, 2020 & 2021 at World Travel Awards. It's located in the beautiful vaults of the 1820 Custom House Quarter building in Dublin’s Docklands, the original departure point for so many of Ireland’s emigrants. It will inspire and

guide you on a journey to discover the stories of Irish emigration around the world, from early times to the modern day. Over the centuries, some 10 million people have left the island of Ireland. At EPIC you can step through 20 themed galleries to find out why people left, see how they influenced the world they found, and experience the connection between their descendants and Ireland today. Immerse yourself in the stories of some of the most remarkable tales of sacrifice, endurance, adventure, and discovery the world has ever known. EPIC brings these amazing stories to life in a unique and spectacular way.

11/12/2024

The Gardai wondering how to put together a An Garda Siochana choir after hearing our NYPD choir singing ‘Galway Bay’... maybe their first single can be ‘New York, New York’ by Frank Sinatra?

Watch our NYPD choir performance at the link in our bio if you’re not sure what we’re on about.

10/12/2024

Last Wednesday you might have noticed something a little out of the ordinary on your morning commute or your lunchtime walk. Driving through the streets, you could’ve sworn you saw a vintage NYPD cop car, playing what could only be described as Galway Bay out the windows. 🚔

No, it wasn’t a dream, or a mirage. That was us at EPIC, spreading awareness and fundraising for Dublin Simon Community, to give back this Christmas time. Playing our version of Galway Bay, that was actually performed by a NYPD choir that we assembled last year, bringing that famous line from Fairytale of New York to life for the first time.

Watch and share our video with family and friends around the world as we spread a bit of festive cheer this Christmas.

The video link is on the bio!

06/12/2024

The famous lyric saying "The boys of the NYPD choir were singing Galway Bay" never actually happened... until we made it so.

Click the link to watch our NYPD choir sing the beloved song for the first time, and for every view we will raise funds for the Dublin Simon Community:

Fáilte Ireland Dublin Simon Community Tourism Ireland

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=WLV1m6r0FVA

05/12/2024

Almost 40 years ago, the Pogues sang "The boys of the NYPD choir were singing Galway Bay" but they never actually did sing it... until now. Click the link for the full performance and help us raise funds for a charity close to the late Shane MacGowan's heart, the Dublin Simon Community: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=WLV1m6r0FVA

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04/12/2024

The NYPD choir are finally singing Galway Bay for the first time since the Pogues sang the lyric in 'Fairytale of New York'. Click the link to watch our NYPD choir sing the beloved song for the first time, and for every view we will raise funds for the Dublin Simon Community: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WLV1m6r0FVA

02/12/2024

He’s got the ID to prove it, but do you believe this guy is the real Santa? 🎅 Come to EPIC and embark on a festive treasure hunt to help us find the real deal among the many, many imposters.

Tickets are selling fast, so secure your spot today — book yours at the link in our bio.

02/12/2024

🌍 From the Russian Revolution to the Second World War, Moscow’s Hotel Lux was known as the ‘living quarters of the world revolution,’ where radicals from across the globe gathered.

In this talk, historian Dr. Maurice J. Casey will share the fascinating story of May O’Callaghan, a radical Irish journalist from Wexford, who lived in Room 5 at the Lux during the 1920s.

Why did an Irish woman move to revolutionary Russia? What were her experiences in the heart of the revolution, and how did she go from mingling with Soviet elites to dying in obscurity in a North London nursing home?
Join Dr. Casey as he unravels this forgotten history.

📆 Date: 4th December 2024
🕐 Time: 5.30pm - 6.30pm
📍 Where: EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum

This insightful talk is FREE to attend! Don’t miss this chance to explore a forgotten history. Spaces are limited, so be sure to book your tickets early: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/hotel-lux-an-irishwoman-in-1920s-moscow-tickets-1067371379529

30/11/2024

Today, we remember Shane MacGowan on the anniversary of his passing.

A true voice of Ireland, his music captured the heartache and hope of a people, connecting generations across the world. His songs live on.

27/11/2024

Good news: Our ‘Looking East: Ireland + India’ exhibition is running a bit longer—now open until the end of January 2025. 🤩

Dive into three centuries of stories connecting Ireland and India, here at EPIC!

Get your tickets now via link in bio.

18/11/2024

At EPIC, we’re proud to operate on 100% renewable energy! ⚡🌱

As a cutting-edge museum filled with interactive displays and tech-driven experiences, using clean energy is just one of the ways we’re reducing our environmental footprint and leading by example in the tourism sector.

We’re committed to preserving Ireland’s stories and heritage in a way that respects our planet for future generations.

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15/11/2024

🎶 It’s tiiiime... 🎶 Mariah’s calling, and so is your EPIC Christmas shopping! 🎄✨

Explore our range of gifts from Irish makers and designers, plus decorations to bring a little Irish sparkle to your home.

🎁 Shop online now: shop.epicchq.com

14/11/2024

🚀 Have you ever heard of Jocelyn Bell Burnell? Born in Lurgan, Northern Ireland, Jocelyn’s fascination with space began at the Armagh Planetarium, designed by her architect father. Encouraged by the staff there and her family to study astronomy, she ran into difficulty at school as girls were not allowed to study science at this time. However, she persisted and after studying science at Glasgow, she earned her PhD in astronomy at Cambridge, where she helped build a radio telescope. 🛰️

One night while researching quasars (massive stars made of gas and black holes) she picked up a strange, pulsing signal. Could it be aliens? 👽 She even called it LGM (Little Green Men). But nope, it was something even cooler: radio pulsars—spinning neutron stars that blink like cosmic lighthouses and send out powerful signals. 🔭

Jocelyn is a true pioneer who proves that curiosity and grit can take you to the stars!

14/11/2024

Join us this Christmas for a unique twist on holiday fun at EPIC! 🎅Our interactive Santa tour will have your family searching the museum for the Real Santa among a group of playful "Bad Santas"!

Don't miss out on this festive adventure—tickets are selling fast!

Book now: https://epicchq.com/will-the-real-santa-please-stand-up/

05/11/2024

We’re all about that EPIC style! ✨

Our ‘We all come from somewhere’ collection celebrates how each and every one of us has unique stories and roots.

A huge shoutout to for rocking your EPIC vibe with us!

Grab yours now through the link in bio.

31/10/2024

🎃 Many people think Halloween is an American holiday, but did you know it originated from the old Celtic festival of Samhain?

Samhain marked the end of the harvest and the beginning of winter and has always been tied to honouring the dead and the supernatural beings among us.

The Celts believed in the afterlife, a space where spirits would travel to another realm. Samhain was the only time of year where the veil between our world and the otherworld would thin, which is what makes it the spooky season we’ve all come to know and love. 👻

23/10/2024

Did you know that Bram Stoker, the author of Dracula, was born and raised in Dublin? His legendary vampire tale weaves in fascinating Irish influences that have captivated readers for generations.

This Halloween, Dracula has escaped from his book and is hiding in the vaults of EPIC. We need your help to track him down! 🧛‍♂️

Join us for the Beware of Dracula: Halloween Family Tour from October 26th to November 3rd.

Book your tickets now via link in bio!

14/10/2024

An EPIC family learning journey! 💚 With interactive exhibits, history is explored in a whole new way at our museum. 📸 Big shoutout to Alesia for sharing this special moment with us!

Address

The CHQ Building, Custom House Quay
Dublin
D01T6K4

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm
Saturday	9am - 5pm
Sunday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+353 (0)1 906 0861

Website

https://epicchq.com/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=profile&utm_campaign=website_link

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Videos

You better watch out, there seems to be a little confusion on which Santa is the real Santa… can you help us figure it out? Final tickets for this EPIC hunt in our bio now.

The boys of the NYPD choir finally sing Galway Bay

The gift shop won’t judge you for buying yet another candle! 😉 Get your Christmas gifts sorted at the EPIC Gift Store. Shop online now—link in bio! 🎁 #gift #giftideas #gifts #giftshop #christmas #christmasgifts

🎅 Santa is back at EPIC this year, but amongst all the excitement he’s somehow gotten lost within the vaults of the museum, surrounded by imposter Santas. Will you help us find him in time for Christmas? Tickets are selling fast, secure your spot today — book your tickets at the link in our bio. #christmas #christmasindublin #winterindublin #christmasideas #christmastour #epicmuseum

🎅 Santa is making his grand return to EPIC this year, but he’s not alone. There are imposter Santas everywhere, and we need your help at distinguishing between the Bad Santas, and the real deal. Do you think Modern Santa can fly a sleigh full of presents across the world in one night? Yeah, exactly. Book your tickets at the link in our bio today - there isn’t a moment to lose! #christmas #christmasindublin #epicmuseum #christmastour #thingstodoindublin

Yeah, we can add polar bears to the Irish heritage list! 🐻 Genetic evidence shows they’re linked to Irish brown bears from the last ice age. This Christmas, you can bring home your very own polar bear from the EPIC Gift Shop, along with other products that share Irish stories. 🎁🎄 Visit our website via link in bio! #giftideas #christmas #christmasdecor #christmasgifts #gifts #irishmakers #irishdesigner #giftstore #giftshop #polarbear

Nothing says ‘main character energy’ like a museum visit 😮‍💨 We’re open this bank holiday, come enjoy your day off at your fave happy place. #museum #museumlover #museumlife #museums #epicmuseum #dayoff #bankholidayfun

Looking for an EPIC rainy day date idea in Dublin? At EPIC you’ll find the perfect mix of stories, quizzes, and fun together, all while staying sheltered from the rain 💚 Thanks leonie.magx for sharing your date with us!

🚶Join Taylor as he takes you through EPIC to have a look at the original influencers from the Irish diaspora who left their mark on the world. #epicmuseum #museum #museumlover #museumlife #dublin #ireland #irish #heritage #irishhistory

Dracula has escaped into the vaults of EPIC, and we need your help! 🧛‍♂️ Get ready for our spooktacular Beware of Dracula! Halloween Family Tour, running 26th October - 3rd November. Tickets are selling fast, secure your spot today — book your tickets via link in bio. #halloween #epicmuseum #museum #dublin #halloween2024 #halloweenlover #dracula

Life gets better when you take a deep breath, hit pause on your to-do list, and visit your favourite museum 😮‍💨

Sustainability is at the heart of EPIC. During your visit, take small steps to make a big impact. Let’s create a more sustainable future for our climate and community🌱 #epicmuseum #sustainability #sustainable #sustainablegifts #sustainablemuseums #ecofriendly

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A journey through Irish history and its impact on the world.

EPIC is an interactive journey through 20 galleries about how a small island made a big impact on the world.

Discover the influence of the men and women who left this island, and see what it means to be Irish from the outside in.

Find out why they left, where they went and what they brought with them

Uncover the amazing stories of adventure, adversity and triumph of the Irish diaspora

Engage with these stories in 20 high-tech galleries, and see the past come to life

Track your journey through Irish history with a souvenir passport

Connect with family and friends with a digital postcard of your experience

Explore your own story with a visit to the Irish Family History Centre after your visit

This top-rated, family-friendly attraction is an essential destination for everyone with an interest in Ireland’s people, culture and history. Discover that there’s more to Ireland than stereotypes, by reliving some of the greatest achievements in music, literature, sport, business, politics, fashion and science the world has ever known.

Back-to-back winners of Europe’s Leading Tourist Attraction at the World Travel Awards in 2019 and 2020. Shortlisted for European Museum of the Year 2018. Ranked #2 on TripAdvisor’s Top Museums in Dublin, National Geographic Travel describe it as “simply too good of a story to miss”.

Open daily in The CHQ Building in Dublin’s Docklands, from 10am - 6:45pm (last entry is 5pm). Open late on Thursday evenings in July, August and September. Last entry is 7pm and museum closes at 8:45pm