EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum

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Learn why millions of people left Ireland over the centuries and discover the impact of Irish emigration around the world. Over 70 million people worldwide claim Irish ancestry, following mass emigration over 1,500 years. Discover the stories behind the migration, from those fleeing famine and poverty to those seeking better opportunities. Explore interactive exhibits featuring state-of-the-art technology and immersive storytelling. Discover Irish diaspora trailblazers who made an impact in science, art, music, literature, politics, medicine and other fields. Explore the new galleries to experience the island through sound, touch and smell, and play on the country's largest interactive LED floor of its kind. Just a 2-minute walk from EPIC, visit the Jeanie Johnston (not included), a replica famine ship. The EPIC gift shop also houses the Irish Family History Centre (not included), a resource for genealogical research.