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GPO Witness History

GPO Museum

The GPO Museum is an immersive, interactive and engaging experience telling the story of the 1916 Easter Rising and Modern Irish History. 

Ticket Information

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In the meantime, you can buy tickets on arrival at the museum.

For further information Tel: +353 (0) 1 872 1916 Email: info@gpowitnesshistory.ie


The GPO Museum is a permanent visitor attraction located within the historic GPO (General Post Office) building on O’Connell Street, Dublin. The experience is one of the newest Dublin Museums and it is one of the top attractions to explore. GPO Witness History has won numerous awards including the Micheletti Award at the European Museum Academy Awards (2017) and Best Cultural Experience at the Irish Tourism Industry Awards - over 100,000 people (2017).

Opening Hours & Ticket Prices

Opening Times

  • Monday – Saturday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
  • Last Admission 4:00 pm
  • Closed Public Holidays, December 23rd and Christmas Eve.

Ticket Prices:

  • Adult - €17.00
  • Child (over 5 years) from €8.50
  • Student - €15.00
  • Seniors (65+) €15.00
  • Group rates available, contact central reservations
Rebel Rising Tour

Rebel Rising Tour

Monday, Thursday & Saturday at 2.30 pm (please note that we are closed on public holidays).

Explore the 1916 Easter Rising and the major events of modern Irish history with a tour guide. Join an emotional journey that brings the people and stories of the time to life.

Ticket Prices: Adults €17.00: Senior/Student €15.00

To purchase tickets for this tour Email: info@gpowitnesshistory.ie Tel: +353 (0) 1 872 1916

Please note that there is a limit of 12 pax on this tour.


Turas Gaeilge

Turas Gaeilge

Turais Gaeilge speisialta ar fáil sa GPO Museum. Treoróidh ár treoraí turais sibh tríd stair polaitiúil, sóisialta, agus míleata na hÉireann, le béim ar Éirí Amach na Cásca. Tabharfaidh sé comhthéacs don cúimsí ba chúis le an Éirí Amach, labhrófar faoin Éirí Amach é féin, agus na hiarmhairtí (Cogadh Neamhspleáchas, Cogadh Cathartha, agus na Trioblóidí).


Mairfidh an turas uair an chloig, agus beidh cuairteoir in ann breathnaigh thart an músaem tar éis an turas. Tá go leor déantúsáin, taispeántais idirghníomhach, agus scánnnan le feiceáil!

Caithigh sibh bhur áiteanna a chur in áirithe. Chun dul i dteagmháil: Ríomhphost: info@gpowitnesshistory.ie Tel: (0) 1 872 1916

Dáta – 1ú Feabhra, 11am. 

Costas – Duine Fásta: €17    Seanóir/Scolaire: €15


Rebel Women Tour

Rebel Women Tour

Saturday Feb 1st.  at 11.30 am
 
Join us this St. Brigid’s Day for a special eye-opening tour about the extraordinary women who changed Ireland in 1916 and beyond.

Ticket Prices: Adults €17.00: Senior/Student €15.00

To purchase tickets for this tour Email: info@gpowitnesshistory.ie Tel: +353 (0) 1 872 1916

Please note that there is a limit of 12 pax on this tour.


 

family reading about the gpo on a panel

Groups & Tours

A GPO Museum tour gives a fascinating insight into modern Irish history - Please note that guided tours are restricted in numbers, we will work with you for the most appropriate way to facilitate your group numbers.

At the GPO Museum we offer a public guided tour on Saturday. We cater for various types of groups including active retired, historical societies, language schools, primary and secondary schools, university students, tour operators, corporate groups among others.

Children learning about historical events on a wall mounted panel

Education at the GPO

Students will also learn about the major milestones in modern Irish history in this historic building through an interactive and immersive experience.

The GPO Museum was acknowledged by European Museum Academy Awards as a centre of peace and reconciliation.

The GPO Museum offers engaging and educational school tours to students of all ages which are linked to the various curricula.

Children learning about historical events on a wall mounted panel

Location

GPO Museum is located within the historic GPO in Dublin City Centre and we look forward to welcoming you all to the GPO Museum.

The GPO Museum is centrally located on O'Connell Street in Dublin City Centre. It is close to luas and bus stops including Hop on Hop Off Bus Stops.  

Contact us

Tel: + 353 (0)1 872 1916                             Email: info@gpowitnesshistory.ie
 

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