4.4
(153 reviews)

GPO Witness History Museum: Entry Ticket

Entry Ticket
  • Dublin
  • Ireland

Ready for an interactive, immersive journey into modern Irish history? Located inside the historic General Post Office building, the communications hub and headquarters of the men and women who took part in the 1916 Easter Rising, the award-winning GPO Museum puts you right in the heart of Ireland's jaw-dropping past. See the events from the perspective of active participants and innocent bystanders caught in the crossfire. Compose your own newspaper report, send a Morse code message, and get in touch with history through electronic touchscreens, audiovisual booths, authentic artifacts, and incredible never-before-seen footage.

From
€15
per person

About

Duration:

1 hour

Last admission:

4:00 PM

Smartphone tickets accepted

Instant ticket delivery

Mobile App

Wheelchair accessible

Best time:

Morning.

Live Guides:

German, English, French, Italian.

Audio Guides:

German, English, Spanish, French, Irish, Italian.

Highlights

  • Relive the Easter Rising of 1916 inside the actual General Post Office building where the historical events unfolded.
  • Explore immersive multimedia exhibitions, featuring electronic touchscreens, audiovisual booths, and never-before-seen footage.
  • Compose your own historical newspaper report and test your spy skills by sending an authentic Morse code message.
  • Listen to a free audio guide on your smartphone, available in 6 languages including Irish, English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish.

What's Included

Standard entry ticket to the GPO Witness History Museum.

Free access to the audio guide by scanning a QR code with your smartphone upon arrival.

What's Not Included

Audio guide headset rental (available on-site for an additional €2.00 if you do not use your own smartphone).

Guided live tours.

Instructions

  • Present your digital ticket on your smartphone at the main admission desk inside the GPO.
  • Scan the QR code at the entrance with your smartphone to access the free audio guide in your preferred language.

Opening Hours

GPO Museum Operating Hours

Monday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
Closed

Cancellation Policy

  • This ticket is non-refundable.
  • Rescheduling is not possible for this ticket.

Tips

  • Bring your own smartphone and a pair of headphones! You can scan a QR code upon arrival to access the free audio guide and avoid paying the €2.00 headset rental fee.
  • Allow yourself at least 1 hour to fully interact with the touchscreen displays, write your newspaper report, and send a Morse code message.
  • Please note that the museum does not offer lockers or luggage storage facilities, and large bags may be subject to security checks.

Frequently Asked Questions about GPO Witness History Museum: Entry Ticket

The GPO Witness History Museum is an award-winning, interactive visitor attraction located inside the historic General Post Office in Dublin. It focuses on the events of the 1916 Easter Rising, which eventually led to the creation of the Irish Republic.

Most visitors spend about 1 hour exploring the museum. The experience is self-guided, allowing you to engage with the interactive exhibits, videos, and authentic artifacts at your own pace.

The museum is open from Monday to Saturday between 10:00 and 17:00. Please note that the museum is closed on Sundays, public holidays, December 23rd, and Christmas Eve. Last admission is at 16:00.

Yes. You can access a free audio guide on your own smartphone by scanning a QR code upon arrival (don't forget your headphones!). Alternatively, you can rent an audio guide headset on-site for €2.00. The guide is available in English, Irish, German, French, Italian, and Spanish.

Yes, the museum is fully wheelchair accessible. Disabled lift access and accessible toilet facilities are available to ensure a comfortable visit for all guests.

No, there are no lockers or storage facilities available at the museum. Large bags and luggage are not permitted, and all bags may be subject to a security check upon entry.

The museum is centrally located on O'Connell Street Lower. You can reach it via Bus (lines 40, 120, 122, or 870 to the Millennium Spire stop) or by taking the Luas Red Line to the Abbey Street stop.

No, tickets for the GPO Witness History Museum are strictly non-refundable and cannot be rescheduled.

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