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Offered in: English and 4 more
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Overview
Calling all history buffs, the GPO Witness History Visitor Center speaks eloquently of the Easter Rising of Ireland, one of the country’s most significant politico-historical events. Avoid disappointment and book your entrance ticket to the museum in advance in order to learn about the conception and creation of the Irish Republic at the General Post Office in central Dublin.
- Admission ticket to the GPO Witness History Visitor Center in Dublin
- An introduction to the Easter Rising of Ireland ideal for history buffs
- Learn about how the 1916 Easter Rising led to the creation of the Republic of Ireland
- Browse exhibits featuring touch screens, videos, artefacts, and eye witness accounts
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With your voucher in hand, make your own way to the GPO Witness History Visitor center, located on O’Connell Street in central Dublin. Your entrance ticket is valid between 9am and 5:30pm on weekdays and between 10am and 5:30pm at the weekend, with last admission occurring an hour before closing time.
Inside the museum, you’ll experience the conflict of the 1916 Easter Rising of Ireland from a variety of perspectives. Watch videos, listen to eye-witness accounts from bystanders, see artefacts obtained from the events, and examine the original copy of the Proclamation signed by the Irish government.
After delving into the Republic of Ireland’s tumultuous history, stop for coffee and a cake (own expense) in the cafe that overlooks the courtyard. A 2-hour visiting time is recommended, however you’re free to spend as long as you like inside the museum.
Inside the museum, you’ll experience the conflict of the 1916 Easter Rising of Ireland from a variety of perspectives. Watch videos, listen to eye-witness accounts from bystanders, see artefacts obtained from the events, and examine the original copy of the Proclamation signed by the Irish government.
After delving into the Republic of Ireland’s tumultuous history, stop for coffee and a cake (own expense) in the cafe that overlooks the courtyard. A 2-hour visiting time is recommended, however you’re free to spend as long as you like inside the museum.
Itinerary
GPO Witness History is a brand new permanent visitor attraction in the iconic GPO (General Post Office) building on O’Connell Street, Dublin. This highly immersive and engaging exhibition puts you right inside the GPO during Easter Week in 1916.
History will come to life as you experience events from both sides of the conflict and through the eyes of bystanders caught in the crossfire through electronic touch screens, video, audio visual booths, sound and authentic artefacts – many previously unseen.
You’ll be immersed in the action as you compose newspaper reports, examine the original copy of the Proclamation and send Morse code to declare the Irish Republic by radio. After the exhibition, you can relax and reflect in the café and retail store overlooking the courtyard. The courtyard is also home to a commissioned sculpture called ‘They are of us all’, commemorating the forty children who died during the Easter Rising.
Duration: 1 hour
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