Dublin: EPIC Museum Admission Ticket & Audio Guide

Summary

Irish journeys come alive at Dublin’s EPIC Museum through stories, sound, and touch

You’ll step into real Irish stories at Dublin’s EPIC Museum—stamp your souvenir passport, hear voices from across oceans, and follow interactive galleries at your own pace with an audio guide in nine languages. Expect laughter, maybe a lump in your throat too. It’s more than history—it feels personal.

What’s the experience like?

I almost missed the entrance to EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum — I was too busy watching a group of schoolkids try to pronounce “emigration” (one of them just gave up and said “the big museum”). When I finally got my stamped passport at the door, it felt oddly official, like I was about to travel somewhere far instead of just walking into a building by the river. Our local staff member smiled when she handed it over, told me to “keep an eye out for the music room — you’ll know why.” I didn’t get what she meant until later.

The first gallery hit me with this low hum of voices and old ship creaks — honestly, it felt like standing on a dock before dawn. There’s something about seeing old letters under glass that makes your fingers itch to touch them. The museum isn’t all quiet though; in one room there were these glowing panels where you could trace where people left Ireland for. I tried tracing my own surname but got distracted by a video of an Irish nurse in New York talking about homesickness. It’s weird how those stories stick with you.

By the time I reached the music gallery (yeah, that one), there was this sudden burst of traditional tunes — fiddles and pipes echoing off the walls. A couple next to me started humming along without even realizing it. The whole place is wheelchair accessible, which I noticed because a family with a stroller rolled right past me while their toddler waved his little passport around like he’d won something big. So yeah, if you’re looking for a day trip in Dublin that actually feels personal — not just another list of facts — this is it. Even now, sometimes I remember that nurse’s voice or the way the light hit those old letters and wonder where everyone ended up.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Visit EPIC Irish Emigration Museum

• Enter EPIC Museum
• Receive stamped passport
• Explore 20 themed galleries
• Discover Irish emigration stories
• Experience tales of sacrifice and adventure

Top questions

Is EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum wheelchair accessible?

Yes, all areas and surfaces are fully wheelchair accessible.

Does admission include an audio guide?

Yes, there’s a free app you can download for an audio guide in nine languages.

Are strollers or prams allowed inside?

Yes, infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller throughout the museum.

What do you get with your EPIC Museum ticket?

Your ticket includes entry plus a souvenir stamped passport as you explore the galleries.

Is public transportation available nearby?

Yes, there are public transportation options close to the museum.

Are service animals permitted at EPIC Museum?

Yes, service animals are allowed inside the museum.

Is there an age limit for children?

No strict age limit; infants age 5 and under enter free but must be accompanied by an adult.

What’s included

Your admission covers entry to all 20 interactive galleries at Dublin’s EPIC Museum, a downloadable audio guide app in nine languages for both iPhone and Android users, plus a stamped souvenir passport to mark your journey through Ireland’s emigration history—and everything is accessible for wheelchairs or strollers too.