GPO Museum

GPO Museum | Witness History

Travel back in time and delve into Irish history at the GPO Museum and witness the events than completely transformed a nation.

The museum is an interactive and immersive experience that tells the story of the 1916 Easter Rising and modern Irish history.

Experience the film that was created so you can feel exactly what it was like to be in the middle of the action during the Rising as it happened at the GPO and other locations.

You can also compose newspaper reports, send Morse code to declare the Irish republic and play interactive games.

The GPO or General Post Office in Dublin City is an iconic historical building located on O’Connell Street and played a very significant role in the Easter Rising in 1916 as it served at the headquarters for the rebels.

Today is remains a symbol of Irish independence and houses a functioning post office and of course the informative museum.

Planning Your Visit to the GPO Museum

The GPO Museum is a great choice for families and history fans alike. It’s a self-guided visit, so you can take your time, and audio-guide headsets are available in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian and Irish. Allow around two hours to take it all in.

Because the museum sits inside the working General Post Office on O’Connell Street, it’s easy to fit into a day in the city centre. Kids will enjoy the interactive games, sending Morse code and writing their own newspaper reports. If the story of 1916 grabs you, continue the day on our 1916 Rebellion walking tour and see where the GPO Museum fits into the bigger picture of the Rising. Book ahead to be safe, especially if you’re visiting as a group.