description EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum Overview
EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum explores the profound story of Irish migration from the 1840s to the present day. Located in Dublin, it presents a comprehensive history through personal narratives and exhibits detailing the motivations, challenges, and global destinations of millions of Irish people. The museum is particularly valuable for those interested in Irish history, genealogy, or understanding the lasting influence of emigration on Ireland and its diaspora worldwide.
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Where is EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum located?
EPIC is in the CHQ Building at Custom House Quay in Dublin's Docklands. It opened in May 2016.
What does EPIC cover about Irish emigration?
The museum covers Irish migration, famine, exile, work, culture, politics, sport, and the global Irish diaspora. Its exhibition is organized across 20 interactive galleries.
Who founded EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum?
EPIC was founded by Neville Isdell, a former Coca-Cola chairman and CEO who was born in County Down. The museum was officially opened by former Irish president Mary Robinson.
Is EPIC more like a history museum or a digital attraction?
It is both, but EPIC is especially known for interactive digital storytelling rather than traditional glass-case displays. It has won Europe's Leading Tourist Attraction at the World Travel Awards multiple times.
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