Irish Potato Famine Exhibition

Learn about Ireland's tragic past with artefacts from the 'Great Hunger'

The Irish Potato Famine is regarded as the worst tragedy in Irish history. Over a million people succumbed to starvation and disease. It is also known as 'The Great Hunger', and this exhibition in the heart of Dublin lets you revisit Ireland's darkest episodes within its already troubled history. See sobering artefacts such as a 'famine pot', newspaper articles, private letters and other historical records in this exhibition that serves as a reminder to one of the world's worst famines.