Excursion The irish emigration story tour tour at Dún Laoghaire
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Discover the history of Ireland's genealogy, people, inventions, music, art, dance, and literature during this memorable, half-day excursion to EPIC: The Irish Emigration Museum.
Dublin city drive
Depart the pier and take a panoramic orientation drive through Dublin City. Along the way, pass by the Customs House, Old Parliament House, now the Bank of Ireland, and Trinity College, home of the world-renowned Book of Kells, a handwritten manuscript of the Gospels. Continue onwards towards the Georgian squares of Merrion and Fitzwilliam, the National Gallery of Ireland, Government Buildings and St. Stephen's Green. At the conclusion of your city tour, your guide and driver will take you on a short drive to EPIC: The Irish Emigration Museum.
EPIC: The Irish Emigration Museum
Upon arrival, receive a brief introduction and audio-guides, and then enjoy access to the museum during a self-guided tour through its 20 visually stunning galleries. Discover the history of Ireland's genealogy, its many famous and infamous people, inventions, music, art, dance, and literature. Marvel at the building that houses this interesting exhibition, and stroll through the magnificent stone vaults dating from 1820. Whilst browsing through the galleries, take your souvenir passport that was presented to you on arrival through each gallery, and have it stamped along the way.
Irish Family History Centre and History Talk
This immersive and interactive experience takes you all the way to present day, and leaves you with the feeling that 'Every Person Is Connected' (EPIC) to Ireland. Following your self-guided tour, your knowledge of Ireland and the Irish people is further enhanced with an Irish History Talk with a local genealogy expert. Explore the display screens and interactive games with the help of your local historian and genealogy expert, and receive a complimentary, one-month subscription to FindMyPast.ie, where you can access over 100 million Irish family history records.
Points of interests
Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Dublin City (from coach), Georgian Doorways (from coach), Trinity College (from coach), St Stephen's Green (from coach), EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum
Note
Please note: This tour involves a moderate amount of walking, with a few steps to negotiate to get on/off the coach, two steps at the entrance to the museum and 20 steps inside the venue; an elevator is available. Walking inside the museum is at the discretion of each guest. It is suitable for guests who utilise a wheelchair who can embark and disembark the via the coach steps .Guests are advised to wear warm, comfortable clothing with flat, closed-toe and non-slip walking shoes and a weatherproof jacket. Due to the local climate, most of the coaches are air-cooled.