Very moving place depicting the hardship endured by Irish people during the "potatoe famine" 1845-1850. There is a 15min movie playing every 15min, highly recommending viewing it. I spent a solid 1h there. Its located at the end of Grafton street and it's right next door to St Stephen's Green. It's on the 2nd floor of the shopping mall

A very worthwhile experience. Started with the 15 minute video clip & then walked through the rooms reading the numbered boards. Such interesting facts and remarkable accounts of the history. £12 per person. We spent over 1h 30 at the exhibition by going at a leisurely pace reading through all the boards. Top floor of the centre.

Fine for what it is. Important history and does a good context of explaining the famine was really much more than potatoes. The exhibition itself is more like 3-4 rooms with 50 posters and a 15 min long video. Tickets are a little pricey for what it is.

It's a little bare-bones, with a minimum of objects on display to anchor the visitor (they DO have a soup cauldron from the period!), but the informational cards on the walls are well-written (minus the apostrophe use) and cleanly designed, with some fantastic contemporary photographs, quotes and articles. The accompanying film is well made, and serves to bring some of the supporting materials to life. As someone with very little information on the events in question, yet keenly interested in learning about them, the exhibition was just what I was looking for. For €12, it would be nice to have some more three-dimensional objects or displays, but overall I had a great time. The exhibition is bang in the middle of the city, and very easy to get to. The accompanying book (€20) serves to collect the material in the exhibition, so one could argue that if you've experienced one, you don't need the other - however, again, the material and presentation are excellent, so a worthwhile souvenir. The thumb drive of the exhibition contains the materials from the wall boards and the whole of the film shown during the exhibition (~15 minutes worth of material). I'd really have appreciated if these elements were presented in a higher resolution - there's certainly space remaining on the drive for better-quality files. I learned a lot, going to the exhibition, but my chief takeaway is what a punchable face Charles Edward Trevelyan had. The famine was the "judgement of god", was it? "The real evil with which we have to contend is not the physical evil of the Famine, but the moral evil of the selfish, perverse and turbulent character of the people", eh? What an absolute cad. Good grief.

I highly recommend visiting this little gem of an exhibition. It presents the facts of this tragic and poignant piece of Irish history in a clear, concise & easily absorbed manner. A 'must see' for anyone of Irish heritage but will also appeal to a wider audience. I viewed the exhibition in approx one hour so definitely worth including on your itinerary even if you're short on time. It's housed in St. Stephens Green shopping centre making it easily accessible when in the city centre.

Paid 28 to be told that my ancestors died because they were lazy, dirty, and poor. Didn’t have one quote from an actual Irish person who suffered until one letter at the end. Absolutely dehumanizing. Thankful that this isn’t a permanent exhibit. Absolutely has no human element for those who suffered and died *in response to your comment, yes- you displayed the English point of view, but you did nothing to refute their inhuman view in any way. No rebuttal is an agreement.

Super interesting exhibition. Couldn’t find a better one in Dublin, which describes the Famine in such detail. Mostly posters with lots of reading though, so not very interactive.

Absolutely lovely little exhibit that goes indepth into the 1845-1849 famine and the variety of political and socioeconomic forces that greatly altered the Irish population. The exhibition is temporary and as such a bit rough around the edges aesthetically. That does not detract from the educational and informational impact of this piece. (also, city of Dublin, why isn't there a permanent museum??) Tldr: if you still think moldy potatoes alone killed ~1 million people, you need to visit.

Outstanding and moving story of the Irish Famine of the mid 1800s. More than a "crop failure", the brutal racial attitude of the British towards Ireland is seen. Britain was shipping Irish grain and beef to England while over a million Irish (out of an 8 million population) died. The man in charge of Famine relief, Sir Charles Edward Trevelyan said that the famine was a judgement of God, and an effective way of reducing the population. He also said: "The real evil with which we have to contend with is not the physical evil of the Famine, but the moral evil of the selfish, perverse and turbulent character of the people" In 1846 the Duke of Cambridge said that conditions were not so bad in Ireland. "I understand," he said, "that rotten potatoes and seaweed, or even grass, properly mixed, afford a very wholesome and nutritious food. We all know that Irishmen can live upon anything, and there is plenty of grass in the fields even if the potato crop should fail." Very well organized. Highly recommend

A must see! Excellent exhibition which doesn't shy away from discussion of the real causes of the famine. I'd love if it got more funding because it is the most important event in our history.

It seems to me way too expensive for what it offers. I (one adult) paid 12€ for half an hour of reading panels with serious grammar mistakes (the possesive "its" was consistently mispelled as "it's" - I only found one single instance where it was correct) and misplaced punctuation (commas were random; “Catholic" and "Protestant" did not have a capital first letter, while "summer" and "winter" did). Some maps that relied in colour graphics where printed in black and white, which let me to discriminate between a scale of greys. The 15 minute documentary was showed on a 44' regular TV. For 12€ a ticket, I think they can afford a proper screen. The information presented, let alone the grammar and punctuation mistakes, was interesting and relevant, but I could have taken the same data from a Wikipedia article or an Irish history site. I only counted four artifacts: two newspaper pages, an original letter, and one of the huge cooking pots for the soup kitchens. The rest were just prints. In conclusion, the Great Hunger is undoubtely an important and heartbreaking subject to learn about, but 12€ for this exhibition is a total rip-off.

An informative way to while away an hour. This exhibition is not high tech and does not pretend to be. A series of 52 sequential poster boards and a 15 minute film make up the display, the subject of which is rather bleak. That said, I am glad I went; the famine is an integral part of Ireland's history and character. I feel better informed with a greater understanding about the fraught relationship between Ireland and Britain, having visited.

I don't know if the guy was having a bad day, but it seems like he didn't want us there. Owner, Yes, it was a guy. Yes, I tagged the correct location. Big mall with a glass ceiling and a huge clock in the middle. Mid August of this year. He wasn't interested in Answering any of my questions. Maybe he was filling in for someone else. Told me that Antrim, Ireland didn't exist that it was a county not a city... Which is weird since I passed it on the way to the Giant's Causeway from Belfast. Plus my 2nd Great Grandfather was born in Antrim, Antrim County, Northern Ireland...

This would have been 4 rating if less expensive, even if a private exhibition, and I certainly wasn’t expecting it to be ‘free’ but don’t believe it should be more than €6 an adult maximum (it’s twice that at €12 euros each) - for that price I wouldn’t recommend The information is 50 or so poster style pictures with text, which I read it all and found interesting. But the video is pretty much a replay of the info already read and there is no interactive element or much else included. Situated in a shopping centre next to a Chinese Buffett restaurant I would say charge less and reviews would be better and more people would go as is an ok exhibition. Liked the basket of potatoes illustrating what an adult male ate in one day. Important and harrowing part of Irish history… good info but overpriced.

It's important to know the history to not repete the mistakes. I didnt know the importance of the corn for the history of Ireland (only the potato)

Temporary Exhibition on the 2nd Floor of Stephen's Green Shopping centre in Dublin. A very moving step by step story on this awful event in Ireland's History. Simple layout, great 19th century photos and seating in each room. There is a nice book on the exhibition for sale at the desk also. A must if you have Irish Ancestry.

This was amazing! Located on the top floor of an indoor mall across from St Stephen's Green, the exhibit was a little hard to locate because of a large crowd outside, but then I noticed a person outside with a conspicuous billboard directing us to the exhibit. My wife is Ukrainian and had little perspective on the famine and it's impact on the population as well as the political dynamics that made it so severe, but we both came away moved and impressed at the exhibition. We walked along the path of the photographs in numerical order and they did an excellent job of tracing the chronology of the famine, and towards the end there was an great video presentation that we all enjoyed immensely. At the end there was a book available, as well as a USB drive with all the photos and the video on it. While I was buying it, I chatted with the kind fellow behind the desk, and was surprised to learn that the exhibit was the brainchild of his. I mentioned that my brother was going to be visiting Ireland in October and I planned to recommend that he visit as well. Sadly, it turns out that the exhibition isn't permanent, and the organizer told me to my surprise that there was no museum or permanent exhibit to the famine in Dublin, and their lease ends in August. It's hard to believe that a series of historical events as impactful to the 19th and 20th centuries doesn't have a dedicated space in Dublin, but if you can manage to make it to see it before it closes, you won't regret it, and you just may learn a thing or two.

Fantastic exhibition! Really enjoyed it. Brought 5th and 6th class and they really enjoyed the day out. The children really immersed themselves into history. Highly recommended.. 5 stars!

Nice place inside St.Stephens Shopping Center where you can find a very informative exhibition.

I visited this interresting exhibition and i do recommend it. Thanks for all these eye-opening informations and thanks again for the DVD about the birth of the Irish nation.

The quintessential look into a harrowing and dire time in irish history... In this tour you feel the sadness of what the famine stricken irish endured... This is a brilliant and compelling must see and compared to other history tours available it is very inexpensive, worth every cent and highly recommended!

Visited this exhibition and was highly impressed. The exhibition conveyed the story of the famine in an approachable way, which would be comprehensible for all ages. There was a great learning atmosphere which i think would be very suitable for teaching young people about the history of their country. It highlighted the hardship the people of Ireland went through during the famine. This exhibition would also be very suitable for tourists who would like to learn about Irish history. Highly recommended!

I showed this DVD to my 5th class group as we were learning about the famine. I found that it gave a comprehensive account of the famine and the intricacies associated with it. The children did have trouble hearing the voice of the narrator at times due to the background noise, and they also mentioned that the sound level fluctuated too much. The children really liked the pictures ad felt that they were much better able to get a better picture in their minds of the times. The following is a review of the Irish Famine Exhibition DVD by some of my pupils: This video could be improved by the voice. It’s hard to understand because the noise kept going up and down. I liked all the pictures and the soundtrack was good. The narrator voice was too low and hard to understand. I think the video was good because the pictures really explained a lot and how the people and places looked. There was good use of different voices for different people but the voice level kept changing. There was lots of information and the information was really good. The music was a bit scary but I liked it. I thought altogether that it was a very good video but there is room for improvement. Our class had the volume high but we still could not hear. I think you should try to expand the audio variety. I think the pictures in the video were very helpful. There was also a great amount of information in the video. The soundtrack was good also. I think it was hard to understand the voice of the narrator.

Very well put together. It is explained and presented in a chronological way which is divided up into different factors of the disaster. Very educational and delivers the hard facts about what happened and who did what in that process. Overall this exhibition really struck a cord with me and however sad I felt in there, people need to visit in order to understand our history of Ireland and the foundation of its diaspora around the world. I think there should be far greater funding from the government for exhibitions like this as it’s the biggest change our country has ever gone through.

This exhibition was a very worthwhile experience. It caters for all age groups. I believe it would be particularly beneficial for teachers to bring their students to after teaching the topic of the famine to consolidate their learning. The importance of viewing artefacts cannot be underestimated in developing a deeper understanding of the impact the famine had on the lives of people. Well worth a visit!!

I found the layout of the exhibition provided clear and concise information. The information itself was excellent showing the dire situation these people found themselves in and the reactions of the various governments, landowners and different sects of people. If the exhibition is back in Dublin when I visit next year then I shall definitely go again and I would recommend for anyone with an interest in Irish history to plan a visit.

Visited this amazing exhibit today. Do not miss this! Were here for 1 1/2 hours and learned so much about this incredible tragic event. It included much about the history between Ireland and England of that time. A reminder of the impact that governments and private charities have on the life and death and well being of us all. Its impact on emigration to the U.S., Canada, and Australia was fascinating.

Highly recommended. A "must visit" if you are in Dublin and want to learn about the tragic Irish famine in the 1840's. Succinct exhibition - really well designed and curated. We spent about 1 hour, read all the panels and watched the short video. We left with a much greater appreciation of the entire story of the tragedy and an even greater respect for the stoic nature of the Irish people. Very moving. Location is very convenient - Stephens Green Shopping Centre, Grafton Street, 2nd floor, directly overlooking the Green.

Would highly recommend the Irish Famine Museum after my visit. The concise and well displayed exhibition takes a deep look into Ireland's sombre and heartbreaking history before, during and after the time of the famine. While artefacts are not the main focal point of the exhibition, informative posters along with a fifteen minute documentary communicate the information effectively and engagingly. So wonderful to have a museum dedicated to this tragic part of our nation's history.

Phenomenal story telling, and fantastic writing. Details out amazingly the entire Famine, and just how impactful and widespread it was to the Irish population. Great exhibit, highly recommend!!

As a tourist visiting Ireland for the first time, this exhibition was a good start of my trip. It’s quite emotional but covers all the historical facts of the big famine. Guy who works there was quite friendly. I recommend visiting this exhibition, as it’s conveniently located in the city center.

This is such an important story to hear and remember. It is so we'll done at this exhibit. Well worth the visit.

We were glad to see this excellent exhibit early in our visit to Ireland. It has helped us understand many aspects of the long history of antipathy between Ireland and England as well as the resilience of the Irish people.

My maternal great-great grandparents emigrated to America during the potato famine. I was moved to tears by the experiences of the Irish people during that time. This exhibit is a must for everyone visiting Dublin. Highly recommend.

Probably some very important history displayed here in a fairly bland way with a price tag for something that just looks too expensive in my view. Please lower the price, and get some artifacts to help bring the subject to life.

I showed this DVD to my 4th/5th class in St. Sinneach's. Very informative and interesting look at the famine times. The children really enjoyed the photographic images of the times. This is a great resource to use when teaching about the Famine to older classes.

Great stuff!! 😁

I used a DVD as a teaching resource with 6th class and here are 2 reviews from the children: This was very interesting to me and well put together, the 15 minute short film gave lots of information about our past. An experience for all ages and all interests. Gives you a look of Ireland’s heartbreaking history back then. Putting all this together, I really enjoyed this and hope to visit the Famine Museum again. That’s why I give this DVD 4/5 stars. - L.F. I think the DVD about the famine was very informative and interesting. I think it is appropriate for 6th class up because there is a lot to take in. The music was nice it wasn’t too loud nor too quite. It also made the famine seem very distressing as it probably was. I would have liked if there was a narrator in the 2nd part. I think that would have made it easier to understand. The photographs were amazing I think they were very clear and showed a lot. I would give the DVD a 4 and a half stars because I think that if there was a narrator it would have made a difference. - G.D.M

Am secretary in a school and sat in on showing of this DVD as I love history. Found it very informative and intend to visit the exhibition in St Stephen's Green

Very informative, and emotive though a bit over priced for what it is...

Very interesting! The dvd showed what happened in the Famine also I liked how the narator had a fitting voice for the grim topic. Its nicely done and put together showcase. Good job! And kudos to the people who made it.

A great educational experience

It was very educational and I quite enjoyed it. I learned a lot about the famine and not just knowledge that I will throw away but some that I will actually use

Very educational and interesting great dvd

(Translated by Google) Must see!!! Ireland's history or the time of the famine is part of an Ireland trip! (Original) Unbedingt ansehen!!! Irlands Geschichte bzw die Zeit der Hungersnot gehört zu einer Irland Reise dazu!

I visited this wonderful exhibition a few days ago. It tells the story of the greatest catastrophe in Irish history. Well worth a visit.

Famine Exhibition in Stephens Green Shopping Centre was really informative for those wanting to understand about that time, in particular the interactive video and stats of emigration and how the Landlords and authorities co-operated to serve themselves. Glad we are living in the 21st Century! Great experience.

Would highly recommend it. Very informative and interesting. A chance to look back on our country's far past! Come here! 😄👍 - By an 11 year-old boy!

Highly recommend. Well laid out, told a compelling, informative, and easy to follow story of the famine. The final exhibit - the letter - was particularly moving. Was able to leave our bags by the entrance. Spent around 1.5 hours here.

I don't understand why the state haven't helped fund this. Unfortunately because of this, it's basically 50 individual PowerPoint slides printed out and displayed, followed by a 15 min video that repeats a lot of the information again. Needs to be shown and needs the guy needs to be funded to put on a more complete exhibition. €10/person is a lot but it probably cost a lot to put on there.

Well presented and tells the story on several levels. Educational style presentations without being dull. Worth making your way down to Stephens Green Shopping Center to this small jewel.

i thought this movie was very good . I didnt get to see the hole movie but i say the 20min movie and i enjoyed it

Too much to read

Everybody must see it and do not forget what happened. It is our duty.

This great exhibition highlights some historical foundations of relations between Irish and English. Thanks !

Really intersting. There is a lot of information. Very well narrated

The information was interesting but wish there was more engaging firms in the exhibit.

I thoroughly enjoyed this exhibit, though it was a bit warm. It was a good combination of film, photos, and text. Highly recommend it!

Very informative

It's so sad, but really informative

Very informative and moving. It was fascinating to learn more about a decade-long tragedy that I have heard about since I was very young.

Very informative, but definitely one sided view.

Insightful and well organized exhibition of the potatoe famine. Short and informative texts and pictures accompanying them!

Great exhibition, really good film and information. I learnt a lot and would recommend

A must see exhibition for both Irish people of all ages and visitors who want to understand the history of this country. A reminder of the importance of how human beings everywhere should treat each other!

Interesting but not really worth the 10 Euro entry fee

This is an average quality exhibition so it gets an average score from me. I would agree with others who say that 10 euros is a bit steep for what is on offer here. It feels like a well intentioned but money making concern. To be fair the description of the exhibition at the entrance was accurate - 50 display boards, a short film and some historical artefacts. The reality is that the information contained on the boards is basic. If you don't know about this period in Irish history then you will learn something. Many visitors will know all of this and a lot more besides. In my opinion it is an introductory or school level exhibition but it isn't presented in a way that can engage young people. The whole exhibition needs a radical rethink. Yes there is a film and several items from the period but they do nothing to bring the story more alive. In the age of the internet, this all looks like someone's homework put on to PowerPoint. Artefacts are the element that the internet can't offer, so there could be many more of them and much more could be made of them.

Not much. You can see the same thing with Google

Very well explained. The photography is wonderful

An excellently conceived exhibition on a ghastly fact, which does not gloss over anything and names horse and rider: that is, the crimes of the British Empire. What is otherwise known from the Empire, see for example the study by Caroline Elkins "Legacy of violence", the Irish also had to endure: To be exploited, to be treated as inferior human beings, at the mercy of the naked greed of men who, to everyone's shame, called themselves Christians. What a shame. One wonders, where are the compensation payments???? The book, stick and film are very well done. One wishes this exhibition had a permanent home, a worthy museum in a central location in Dublin. And: that the exhibition is also shown in England and on the European mainland. For Switzerland we could try to organize something!!! Further all the best, so that the wounds continue to heal. And maybe the exhibition will cause one or the other visitor to contribute to making the world a little more humane. Actually, everything would be there: UN Declaration of Human Rights, International Law, UN Charter. It is now up to us contemporaries to continue sowing the seed of humanity!!! Greetings from Switzerland, which was treated differently by the British Empire. For their imperial strategy they enforced the balance of powers on the continent, Switzerland as guardian of the Alpine passes should therefore be independent. Generous of the British, or not???? Had they had other plans, Switzerland would probably have suffered similar things as Ireland, Kenya, India, etc., etc. According to Caroline Elkins, it was not by chance that people died of hunger in the Empire, but by strategy. Hunger weapon as a strategy of subjugation. What a crime!!!

I was in Dublin a few weeks back and couldn't make it to the exhibition, however I contacted the curator who was kind enough to post the book for the exhibition to me. He was very approachable and efficient in his communication with me. The book is an important historical item which involves both contemporary opinions from the British point of view, data on population loss and growth and photos and illustrations of the time. I recommend it because I believe it is important that people are aware of what happened at the time and the treatment the poor members of the Irish population received simply because they were poor. A tragic event which needs to be explained and handed down the generations. Thanks for your work.