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GPO Museum (General Post Office)
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GPO Museum: Tickets & Dublin Pass Inclusion

⏱️ Visit Time

1 - 1.5 h

🏛️ Category

History Museum in an Active Post Office

⏳ Era

Building completed 1818; museum opened 2016

📍 Address

O'Connell St Lower, Dublin 1, Ireland

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💶 Box Office Price

€15.00

🎟️ Reduced Price

€13.00 (Senior/Student); €12.00 (Child 14-17); €7.50 (Child 6-13); free under 6

🕒 Opening Hours

Mon-Sat 10:00am-5:00pm (last admission 4:00pm); closed Sunday, public holidays, and Christmas Eve

📋 Entry Rules

None required for general admission. Closed Sundays, public holidays, and Christmas Eve.

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What The Ticket Includes

An immersive museum inside the still-functioning General Post Office building, telling the story of the 1916 Easter Rising, which was headquartered here.

Ticket Options & Pricing
OptionPriceBooking
Adult, online €15.00 No reservation needed
Adult, walk-in €17-20 At the door
With Dublin Pass (any tier) Included Eligible on all 3 tiers

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Ticket Options

Official Ticket

€15.00

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Overview & History

The GPO Museum sits inside Dublin's still-functioning General Post Office, the building that served as the headquarters of the 1916 Easter Rising and where the Proclamation of the Irish Republic was first read aloud. The museum brings that pivotal chapter of Irish history to life through immersive exhibits, and is included on every tier of the Dublin Pass.

What to See: Top Highlights

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The Historic GPO Facade

The building's Ionic-columned exterior still bears bullet marks from the 1916 fighting.

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The 1916 Proclamation

The story of the Easter Rising and the reading of the Proclamation of the Irish Republic from the GPO steps.

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Immersive Exhibits

Interactive and audiovisual displays recreating the events of Easter Week 1916.

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Location & Google Maps

📍 O'Connell St Lower, Dublin 1, Ireland Open in Google Maps

Does the Dublin Pass Include This?

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Yes — confirmed included on all three Dublin Pass tiers (Essentials, Explorer, and All-Inclusive), operated by Go City.

Dublin Pass - Essentials Pass

Included. Confirmed directly on gocity.com's official Dublin Pass tier-comparison table.

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Included. Confirmed directly on gocity.com's official Dublin Pass tier-comparison table.

Dublin Pass - All-Inclusive Pass

Included. Confirmed directly on gocity.com's official Dublin Pass tier-comparison table.

Data Provenance

Source GPO Museum (official)
Last Verified 2026-09-22

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GPO Museum included with the Dublin Pass?
Yes — on all three tiers (Essentials, Explorer, and All-Inclusive), confirmed directly on gocity.com.
Is the Post Office still operating?
Yes — the GPO remains an active working post office; the museum occupies a dedicated section of the historic building.
Why is it closed on Sundays?
The museum follows its own official opening hours (Monday-Saturday only), confirmed directly on gpomuseum.ie.

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