Irish Famine Museum / Exhibition Dublin

From€15
1 hour
Dublin, Ireland

Full description

Experience this moving account of the Irish Potato Famine, also known as the Great Hunger, a period of mass starvation, disease and death in 19th century Ireland. Allow yourself an hour to read a series of wall panels and view a 15 minute documentary film. Museum artefacts are also on display. A Book and USB stick of the exhibition may also be purchased.

Included / Excluded

  • A translation guide is available in French, German, Italian and Spanish
  • A Book of the exhibition may also be purchased.

Meeting point

Start Location

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Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Stroller Accessible
  • Service Animals Allowed
  • Easy Public Transport

Good to know

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult

Traveler reviews

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Must see exhibit in Dublin

A moving and informative exhibit of a harrowing history, the famine exhibit is most impressive for the clarity of its explanations and context it provides. This is such an important part of Irish history that is not adequately covered elsewhere, so no visit to Dublin would be complete without a visit here.

406robcJul 31, 2026TRIPADVISOR

More than an experience, an exercise in conscience

A very important exhibition about the history of Ireland. The general idea that people have about that part of history was a national disaster but, in reality, it is a catastrophe. I did not know the details or the brutality of the events in depth. As a point for improvement, I think it should become a permanent museum, to remember constantly so as not to forget, to remember to know what many migrants are fleeing from and thus perform an exercise of collective conscience and solidarity. It touches on too many sensitivities to remain a mere exhibition. Furthermore, the Spanish translation has many opportunities for improvement. Relating the history of Ireland to the present, I think points can be connected with Ukraine today, obviously saving the distances, it makes some sense. So, what seems like history here, a country with its own personality between two large blocs, suffers a great national trauma that continues in forced migration, in an forced diaspora. I am very grateful for the service received. I learned about this exhibition thanks to the promotional work at the gate of Stephen's Park.

Tourist21486878890Jul 25, 2026TRIPADVISOR

More, please!

This is absolutely incredible! A story worth telling. Our history books really glossed over the ugly history of this famine.

reneedH2065TXJul 24, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Not to miss!

A time in Ireland’s past I knew very little about. Heartrendering and humbling. Don’t miss it!

charlottal539Jul 17, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Exellent

As a guide from the EPIC museum I would highly recommend visiting this experience it’s very informative and explanatory

conordX1208HSJul 5, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Additional information

Children must be accompanied by an adult