Irish Famine Exhibition in Cill Chainnigh

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 populationdied.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 uponanything, and there is plenty of grass in the fields evenif the potato crop should fail."Very well organized. Highly recommend

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.

Very interesting summer exhibition in Dublin

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 isnt there a permanent museum??)Tldr: if you still think moldy potatoes alone killed ~1 million people, you need to visit.

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.

A very educational and moving account of one of the saddest stories in Irish history

It seems to me way too expensive for what it offers. I (one adultpaid 12€ for half an hour of reading panels with serious grammar mistakes (the possesive "its" was consistently mispelled as "its" - I only found one single instance where it was correctand 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.

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.

Very moving experience. Paid exhibition. In St Stephens Centre which is an interesting building

Great information. Biggest story in Irish History

Its 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)

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.

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.

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.

I showed this DVD to my 4th/5th class in St. Sinneachs. 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.

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 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

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.

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!

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.

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.

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 dont 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 isnt 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 someones homework put on to PowerPoint. Artefacts are the element that the internet cant offer, so there could be many more of them and much more could be made of them.

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.

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 its right next door to St Stephens Green. Its on the 2nd floor of the shopping mall

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!

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.

A very well put together exhibition of some 50 storyboards and which includes a 15 minute film. Excellent value for EUR 10 adult admission price. Tells the story of the catastrophic potato famine in the mid-1800s and its devastating impact on the population in terms deaths and mass emigration. Had the pre-famine population of 8 million not been decimated, the present day 5 million population might be closer to 15 million and Ireland would be a very different place! A "must visit" for anyone with any interest in Irish history and an hour to spare in downtown Dublin.

I dont understand why the state havent helped fund this.Unfortunately because of this, its 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.

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.

Very informative and well-rounded. All of the literature, pictures and articles really spoke to all aspects of the Famine and its ramifications. Would recommend to anyone looking to learn more about Irelands history!

Would highly recommend the Irish Famine Museum after my visit. The concise and well displayed exhibition takes a deep look into Irelands 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 nations history.

Not good value for €10. No artifacts or interactive exhibits.Photographs presented without dates or context. A visitor might leave under the impression that these were photographs taken during the famine, when in fact there are no extant photographs from this period of Irish history.Very little information presented on the panels.In short, this is a tourist trap. Go to the National Museum just around the corner on Kildare Street instead. Its free.

This experience was so informative and interesting. A great way to learn of Ireland’s history with pictures and artifacts to help paint a picture. A must see while in Dublin!

It really is an intense experience, teaching you about the life of Irish people before and during the famine, the political decisions which destroyed millions of lives, and how a crop failure almost destroyed a country. Everyone in Ireland should visit here while they can.

Highly recommended. A "must visit" if you are in Dublin and want to learn about the tragic Irish famine in the 1840s. 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.

This museum has very few artifacts, yet its so carefully thought out and presented that its a must-see if youre interested in Irish history. Youll experience a series of well written placards with approachable texts which really help make the human tragedy understandable.

It is a worthwhile visit for sure. You will learn about the history and tragedy of many Irish who perished or were forced to emigrate to a better future. The staff is also very friendly.

What a tremendous exhibit. A truly profound story about Irish perseverance in the face of adversity. A must recommend to anyone visiting Dublin. Don’t miss this exhibit!

This exhibit does an excellent job of telling the Famine story. Though not high tech, the numerous posters and short film create a very moving and informative experience through images and words and left us with a thorough understanding of this horrific period in Ireland’s history. It also dispels the popular notion that this was a potato famine...rather it was a moral famine on behalf of the ruling English. They also sell a brilliant little book entitled “A Pocket History of the Irish Famine”....a must read and a must see exhibit!

Incredible exhibit about the lives of the Irish people in the early to mid 1800s as they headed into and struggled with the potato famine. Although this exhibit utilizes a small space, it imparts a powerful message to all of those who visit. I discovered that I actually knew very little about the famine as I read the 50 insightful posters spread throughout the rooms, and it brought to light a very devastating and historical reality of hunger that could have been prevented. If you are visiting or living in Dublin I insist that you must go and see this!

A really interesting and well made exhibition on the Irish Potatos Famine in the 19th century. A touching account of a terrible period in Ireland history with a lot of photographs and a short film that explains wery well the reason for the famine and its outcomes and legacy.

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.

A must see! Excellent set up. Self guided with 50 panels and a short film describing the history and significance of the Irish Famine. Explains affect on Ireland, on the Irish, and the world’s response (or lack of response). Great location in upper level of mall.

A well made exhibition on an interesting topic.It helps understanding how and why the Famine started, and also the important consequences of this Famine on Ireland and Irish with details.It also shows a film that sums up the exhibition for the ones that preferred hearing to reading.The whole exhibition is in English.I really recommend it as you should learn a lot from this exhibition.

Great exhibition, really informative ,concise but respectful. Only fault was the TV was a little loud when I was reading the panels adjacent to it, but that can literally fixed with a press of a button. Apart from that the presentation was extremely professional. I would recommend this to both tourists and locals alike. A very sombre experience

I found this exhibition on the Irish Famine to be very informative & unexpectedly moving. I had no idea of the extent of the harsh conditions and suffering endured by so many during this period in our history nor of the enormity of the number of lives tragically lost. Definitely not just for history buffs, everyone should visit it when in this very central part of town.

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 youre short on time. Its housed in St. Stephens Green shopping centre making it easily accessible when in the city centre.

I’m not much of a history buff but this was a wonderful exhibit. This museum is only open during the summer months atm but do go if you like history. I read every bit of information because I was woefully ignorant of the whole potato famine and the hardships the Irish people people endured during that time. We also took in the Jeanie Johnston Tall Ship right after which completed the experience.

One of the best things to do in Dublin. A great way to learn about this awful tragedy that resulted in many of our ancestors fleeing Ireland, to create the massive Irish Diaspora that exists today. Great Storytelling and very moving.