EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum facts for kids
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| Former name | EPIC Ireland |
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| Established | May 2016 |
| Location | CHQ Custom House Quay Dublin, Ireland |
| Type | Cultural History |
| Founder | Neville Isdell |
| Architect | Event Communications |
| Owner | Neville Isdell |
| Public transit access | Luas (Red Line), George's Dock stop, DART (Pearse Station, Tara Street Station), Irish Rail (Connolly Station) |
| Nearest car park | ParkRite IFSC |
EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum is a cool museum in Dublin, Ireland. It tells the amazing story of Irish people who moved to other countries. This museum is privately owned. It was designed by a company called Event Communications. EPIC has won the award for "Europe's Leading Tourist Attraction" three times! It won in 2019, 2020, and 2021.
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How EPIC Museum Started
EPIC is a special museum that was started by E. Neville Isdell. He used to be the boss of The Coca-Cola Company. Neville Isdell was born in County Down, Ireland. He wanted to create a place to celebrate the history of Irish people around the world.
Opening the Museum
In 2015, a group of experts helped plan the museum. EPIC officially opened its doors in May 2016. The former President of Ireland, Mary Robinson, was there for the opening.
Where is EPIC Located?
The museum is in a historic building called the CHQ Building. This building was first built way back in 1820. It was used as a large warehouse for storing goods. The building was later fixed up in the early 2000s.
Designing the Experience
A design company from London, Event Communications, created the museum's exhibits. This same company also designed the famous Titanic Belfast attraction. When EPIC opened, it was reported that Neville Isdell invested about 15 million Euros into the project. People loved its "breathtakingly immersive technology-driven displays." This means the museum uses lots of cool digital screens and interactive exhibits.
Awards and Visitors
The Irish Times newspaper called EPIC the "world’s first fully digital museum." In its first year, 120,000 people visited! EPIC was even nominated for the European Museum of the Year Award in 2018. Then, it won the "Europe's Leading Tourist Attraction" award at the World Travel Awards in 2019, 2020, and 2021.
What You'll See at EPIC
The museum has twenty different galleries, each with its own theme. These galleries are grouped into four main sections:
- Migration (Galleries 1 to 2)
- Motivation (Galleries 4 to 7)
- Influence (Galleries 8 to 18)
- Diaspora Today (Galleries 19 to 20)
Exploring Migration
The "Migration" galleries show how Irish people have moved around the world since the year 500 AD. You can learn about different reasons why people left Ireland. These reasons include:
- People traveling for religious work.
- The terrible Irish famine that forced many to leave.
- People facing unfair treatment because of their beliefs or social status.
- People being sent away as punishment.
- The effects of Irish people joining conflicts in other countries.
These galleries also feature videos where six Irish emigrants share their personal stories. It's a great way to understand their experiences.
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