GPO Museum

by GPO Museum

4.5 (120 reviews) ⏱ 1 to 1.5 Hours 📍 Dublin, Ireland

About this tour

Visit the award-winning GPO Museum at the General Post Office on O’Connell Street, a must-see attraction in the heart of the city.

What can I expect

  • Should visitors require audio commentary, you can scan a QR code on arrival with your phone camera to access our free audio-guide or rent an audio-guide headset for €2.00
  • Audio-guide Headsets Available in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian and Irish.
  • Explore the 1916 Easter Rising and Modern Irish History
  • Located inside the GPO – the main base of the 1916 Rebels
  • Must-see visitor attraction

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.

Additional Information

Opening Hours Tuesday – Saturday 10:00 – 17:00

Last admission 16:00

Closed on public holidays and Christmas Eve

Kids go FREE all of July and August – no tickets necessary!

(Valid for up to 3 children aged 17 and under when accompanied by a paying adult)

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Operator: GPO Museum
Duration: 1 to 1.5 Hours
Area: Dublin
Prices: Adults: €15.00, Children: €7.50, Students: €13.00, Senior Citizens: €13.00

Visit the award-winning GPO Museum at the General Post Office on O’Connell Street, a must-see attraction in the heart of the city.

What to expect

  • Should visitors require audio commentary, you can scan a QR code on arrival with your phone camera to access our free audio-guide or rent an audio-guide headset for €2.00
  • Audio-guide Headsets Available in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian and Irish.
  • Explore the 1916 Easter Rising and Modern Irish History
  • Located inside the GPO – the main base of the 1916 Rebels
  • Must-see visitor attraction

About this tour

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.

Additional Information

Opening Hours Tuesday – Saturday 10:00 – 17:00

Last admission 16:00

Closed on public holidays and Christmas Eve

Kids go FREE all of July and August – no tickets necessary!

(Valid for up to 3 children aged 17 and under when accompanied by a paying adult)

Meeting point

O’Connell Street Lower, North City, Dublin 1, D01 F5P2, Ireland

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What's included

  • Audio Commentary, Multi Lingual

Logistics

Start location
GPO
End location
GPO
Meeting point
O'Connell Street Lower, North City, Dublin 1, D01 F5P2, Ireland
Operator
GPO Museum
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