About EPIC The Irish Emigration Musuem
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. 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 immerses you in the fascinating stories of the Irish people and honours the intrinsic connection between Ireland and its diaspora – no matter how many generations or oceans separate us!
But who are you? And what is your story?
Whether you’re just a little curious, or a fully-fledged family historian, we also have something for you at The Irish Family History Centre, where expert Genealogists can help you unearth your Irish roots.
Directions:
By Foot
8 minutes from O’Connell Bridge. Walk east from the Bridge along Eden Quay with the River Liffey on your right. Continue along Custom House Quay straight past the historic Custom House until you see an arch on the left, beside The CHQ. The entrance is beside this arch.
By LUAS
Luas Red Line stop at Georges Dock.
By Bus
Get the 14, 15, 27 bus to Amiens Street/Connolly Station and walk 3 minutes to The chq Building. Buses 15a, 15b & 151 arrive at Custom House Quay/Jurys Hotel and walk 1 minute. Also stop 4 on the Dublin Sightseeing Tour’s Dockland route.
By Car
The CHQ is easily located in most Sat Navs (coordinates – 53.348031,-6.247889) and parking is available nearby to the rear of Jurys Inn Hotel, Custom House Quay, Dublin 1. Parking enquiries should be made directly to Park Rite
10:00am – 6:45pm, last entry 5:00pm. Open 7 days a week all year round excl. Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and St. Stephen’s Day.
Approx Visit Duration: EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum is a self-guided tour and can take up to 90 minutes and allow time to browse the shop or enjoy refreshments.
Discover your Irish roots
Enjoy a tour of EPIC and entry to the Irish Family History Centre located in the CHQ building. (Note: the IFHC opens Mon to Fri 10am – 5pm, Sat and Sun 12pm – 5pm)
EPIC and Irish Family History Centre €25
Admission to EPIC
Adult (18+) €15
Senior (65+) €13
Student (16+) €13
Child (6-15) €7.50
Child (0-5) FREE
Family (2 adults 2 kids) €37
Remember, that Ireland Reaching Out members get 2 for 1 entry to EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum. See here for more details.
*This offer is based on the more expensive ticket being charged at full price while a similar or lesser ticket is free of charge. This offer is available for Museum entry only and does not apply for any other partners or packages mentioned here.
Groups
Adults 10+ €13
Senior 10+ €11.50
Special Offers
EPIC & Hilton Lunch €25.95
Enjoy a tour of EPIC and a 2 course lunch overlooking Dublin’s historic docks at Oly’s Bar and Restaurant, located next door in the Hilton Garden Inn.
We hope you have found the information we have shared helpful. While you are here, we have a small favour to ask. Ireland Reaching Out is a non-profit organisation that relies on public funding and donations to ensure a completely free family history advisory service to anyone of Irish heritage who needs help connecting with their Irish place of origin. If you would like to support our mission, please click on the donate button and make a contribution. Any amount, big or small, is appreciated and makes a difference.