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GPO Museum, Dublin

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GPO Museum invites you to experience the events of the 1916 rebellion from the perspective of both sides involved in the conflict. The highly immersive exhibit brings history to life by using interactive materials, such as videos, touch screens, and authentic artifacts like a Morse code translator. The onsite courtyard cafe is a great place to collect your thoughts over a cup of coffee or a plate of freshly baked scones. Amenities include a gift shop offering 1916 memorabilia and a range of souvenirs. GPO Museum is just one of the many highlights you can arrange to see using our , custom trip planner Edition.
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  • The museum does a really good job of explaining the very complicated politics of Ireland and Irish independence. The actual exhibits are okay, but they don't tell the story. You must listend to the... 
    The museum does a really good job of explaining the very complicated politics of Ireland and Irish independence. The actual exhibits are okay, but they don't tell the story. You must listend to the...  more »
  • One of the museums essential to Dublin and it was a wonderful & great experience. They also have a store downstairs...... 
    One of the museums essential to Dublin and it was a wonderful & great experience. They also have a store downstairs......  more »
  • Purchased the audio option which enhanced the experience. This tour took an event - The Easter Uprising - that we knew of but fully brought to life and added to the scant history that we were aware... 
    Purchased the audio option which enhanced the experience. This tour took an event - The Easter Uprising - that we knew of but fully brought to life and added to the scant history that we were aware...  more »
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  • The museum has an impressive collection of documents, photos, audio and memorabilia, including first-hand accounts, of the Easter Rising 1916. It could be better organized, and I found it difficult to figure out what order I was meant to use moving from display to display. Still, it was quite interesting.
  • Excellent experience, would highly recommend. The audio visual was also very well done at explaining the events of the 1916 Rising. Very good value for money also - spent around an hour in here in total
  • The staff was really sweet, that's always a plus on my list! As for the museum, I really liked the video showing the Easter Rising of 1916 that took place in Dublin. Apart from that, I found the exhibition a bit poor for the price. It was nice overall but not a must for your bucket list. If you had to choose between this museum and the museum of Ireland Emigration I would recommend the latter 100%. It's one of the best museum I've been too. Enjoy your stay in Dublin peps, Cheers,
  • Definitely not the largest museum, but however well worth if you are visiting Dublin. Especially, if you are like myself and aware of some of Irish history, but not really educated on it. Learned a great deal about a specific part of this country's history. Exhibits are very informative and well done. On a separate note, the gift shop is also convienent for buying a post card if you need to send one to friends/family back home (with stamps readily available at the Post Office counters across the entry way).
  • Loved learning the history and plight of the Irish people fighting for their freedom. Great exhibit! Must see when visiting Dublin especially if you love history!

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