Discover the Irish Potato Famine’s history through exhibits, films, and artifacts. Engage with this poignant Dublin museum experience.
Discover the Irish Potato Famine’s history through exhibits, films, and artifacts. Engage with this poignant Dublin museum experience.
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Irish Famine Exhibition - Visitors can explore a series of illustrated wall panels showcasing remarkable 19th-century photographs, accompanied by an engaging narrative that explains the story of the Great Irish Famine.
Discover the mass emigration that ensued, a tale also featured in other Dublin attractions like EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum…
- Irish Famine Exhibition - Visitors can explore a series of illustrated wall panels showcasing remarkable 19th-century photographs, accompanied by an engaging narrative that explains the story of the Great Irish Famine.
Discover the mass emigration that ensued, a tale also featured in other Dublin attractions like EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum and Jeanie Johnston Tall Ship and Famine Museum.
Guests have the option to sit and watch a 15-minute documentary film that provides an overview of the causes, events, and global impact of the famine.
Throughout the exhibition, view poignant artifacts such as historic newspaper reports, a personal letter from a father to his son, and a famine soup pot once used to feed starving families.
A high-quality book about the Irish Famine is available for purchase, serving as a meaningful souvenir or gift to take home.

- Translation guide available in French, German, Italian, and Spanish
- Translation guide available in French, German, Italian, and Spanish
- A Book of the exhibition may also be purchased.
- A Book of the exhibition may also be purchased.
Discover the narrative of the Great Irish Famine, also referred to as the Irish Potato Famine or Great Hunger – a catastrophic era marked by widespread starvation, disease, emigration, and mortality in 19th-century Ireland.
Examine original artifacts such as historic newspaper articles, a personal letter from the time, and a famine soup pot that vividly…
Discover the narrative of the Great Irish Famine, also referred to as the Irish Potato Famine or Great Hunger – a catastrophic era marked by widespread starvation, disease, emigration, and mortality in 19th-century Ireland.
Examine original artifacts such as historic newspaper articles, a personal letter from the time, and a famine soup pot that vividly illustrate the human aspect of this tragedy.
Trace the monumental journey of Irish emigration as millions departed their homeland for new beginnings in Canada, America, Britain, and Australia, contributing to the formation of the global Irish diaspora.
In contrast to the larger general history museums in Dublin, this exhibition provides a more intimate and concentrated exploration of one of the most pivotal events in Irish history.
Allocate approximately one hour to explore the illustrated panels and view a 15-minute documentary summary. A high-quality book on the famine is also available for purchase.
This temporary exhibition aspires to inspire the establishment of a permanent Irish Famine museum in Dublin.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.