Description
The Jeanie Johnston is a replica 19th-century famine ship docked at Custom House Quay in Dublin’s Docklands. It tells the powerful story of the 2,500 Irish emigrants who fled the Great Famine aboard the original vessel between 1848 and the early 1850s. Through guided tours, visitors step back in time and follow in the footsteps of those who made the difficult journey to North America.
The guided tour begins above deck, where you can admire the tall ship’s masts and learn about 19th-century maritime trade and the building of the replica vessel. Below deck, you’ll experience the cramped living quarters where up to 250 passengers endured long, harsh Atlantic crossings, and hear real stories of emigrants and crew members. The tour offers insight into life during the Irish Famine, including how passengers paid for their journey, what they ate and the risks they faced.
General admission costs €15.00 for adults, €13.00 for seniors and students, €12.00 for teenagers and €10.00 for children aged 6–12, while infants under 5 go free. Family tickets are €34.00 for two adults and one child or €39.00 for two adults and two children, with additional children at €8.00. Combo tickets with EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum start from €32.00 for adults. Tickets include a guided tour, Q&A session and time to explore and take photos.
The Jeanie Johnston offers a moving and immersive experience into one of Ireland’s most significant historical periods. Its dockside location in Dublin makes it easily accessible for visitors exploring the city. For anyone interested in Irish history, migration stories or maritime heritage, it provides a meaningful and memorable visit.
Food & Drinks: The beautifully-restored CHQ building stands proudly on the banks of the Liffey and is well established as an attractive recreation, retail and events hub in Dublin city centre. Bursting with wonderful places to eat and shop, CHQ has become a popular destination for the surrounding business community.
Above Deck
Experience the Wonder of a Tall Ship. We begin with a walk around the upper deck, where you can see the majestic masts, admire the craftsmanship and learn about the ship’s history.
- Take in the sights and sounds of Dublin’s Docklands from a unique perspective.
- Feel the wind in your hair, breathe in that salty sea air and listen to the gulls calling overhead.
- Get a snap of yourself on one of the area’s most photographed attractions.
- Hear the fascinating history of tall ships and the shipping trade in the 19th Century.
- Learn all about the original Jeanie Johnston.
- Hear about the building of the replica ship.
Below Deck
Hear the Remarkable Stories of her Passengers and Crew. Take a deep breath and go below deck to experience the cramped quarters where up to 250 passengers spent most of their time, only emerging for a half an hour of fresh air each day.
- Meet some of the passengers and crew.
- Hear their personal stories.
- Find out how they paid for their crossing
- See what they ate on the long voyage.
- Imagine what life was like on-board.
- Learn about their grim voyage in cramped and filthy conditions and the risks they faced from disease, starvation and disaster.
- Hear how they passed the time.
- Discover what fates awaited them at their destination.
0.43 miles
