Global Spotlight for EPIC Museum as Dublin Attraction is selected for International World's Greatest!
EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum has been chosen through an independent selection process to feature in the internationally broadcast television series World's Greatest!, with its dedicated episode airing on Bloomberg Television on Saturday 18 July and Saturday 25 July. The prestigious documentary series, which has been running 20 years, profiles organisations, destinations and businesses that have demonstrated excellence in their field, from Fortune 500 companies such as Samsung and P&G to small innovators disrupting their industries.
EPIC Museum - Dublin
For EPIC, the feature represents a significant international endorsement of an Irish cultural institution that has redefined how the story of Irish emigration is told, bringing the experiences of hundreds of emigrants to life through immersive storytelling, cutting-edge technology and deeply personal human stories. Filmed on location at the museum in the heart of Dublin's Docklands, the programme takes viewers behind the scenes at one of Europe's most innovative museums, showcasing EPIC's interactivity, its newly upgraded front vault galleries and the pioneering digital approach that has earned it international acclaim. It also shines a spotlight on EPIC’s Irish Family History Centre, where visitors from around the world can uncover their Irish ancestry and reconnect with their roots. With more than 70 million people worldwide claiming Irish ancestry, genealogy tourism continues to be one of Ireland's fastest-growing tourism sectors. The documentary features a moving visitor testimonial illustrating the emotional impact of discovering Ireland's global story plus interviews with the CEO and members of the team, including EPIC’s founder Neville Isdell, former Chairman and CEO of Coca-Cola
EPIC - Welcome Gallery
For Ireland, this international recognition extends beyond one museum. It highlights the country's growing reputation for delivering world-class cultural experiences and reinforces the global appeal of Ireland's history, heritage and diaspora. "Our mission has always been to inspire audiences from around the world with a deeper understanding of Irish identity and culture through the stories of ordinary and extraordinary emigrants of Ireland whose influence can be found in every corner of the globe," said Aileesh Carew, CEO of EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum
EPIC - Leaving the Island
"To be selected by World's Greatest! is a tremendous honour and a wonderful recognition of the passion, creativity and commitment of our entire team. Every day we welcome visitors who are moved not only by Ireland's past, but by the extraordinary impact Irish people have had on the world. We're excited that audiences watching Bloomberg Television will now have the opportunity to discover that story too. As our founder Neville says ‘you can leave Ireland, but Ireland never leaves you’" Since opening in Dublin's CHQ Building 10 years ago, EPIC has transformed expectations of what a museum can be. The World’s Greatest! feature marks another milestone in its growing international reputation and further strengthens Ireland's position as a destination for world-class cultural tourism. As international travel continues to recover and genealogy tourism grows, the museum's appearance on Bloomberg Television will introduce millions of viewers to one of Dublin's most acclaimed visitor attractions and to the enduring story of the Irish diaspora. -ENDS-
Media contact: Niamh Waters | Vroom Digital | niamh@vroomdigital.ie
Viewing Information Saturday 18 July, 2026 - Bloomberg TV Saturday 25 July 2026 - Bloomberg TV
About EPIC
The Irish Emigration Museum EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum was created to honour the Irish diaspora abroad and recognise the vital contributions and monumental impact Irish people have made worldwide. The museum tells the moving and unforgettable stories of those who left the island of Ireland, and how they influenced and shaped the world. It’s a story of the Irish leaving our shores but never leaving their Irishness behind. When you visit EPIC you don’t just read about history, you get fully immersed and experience this breath-taking story in state-of-the-art interactive galleries, complete with touch screens, motion sensor quizzes and a feast of powerful audio and video that bring Irish stories to life.
EPIC was awarded Europe’s Leading Tourist Attraction at the World Travel Awards three years in a row – (2019, 2020 & 2021) – the only European attraction to achieve this. President Higgins has congratulated EPIC “for its role in highlighting Ireland’s emigrant experiences, its causes and consequences, and its relevance to the stories of those who are, today, escaping marginalisation, poverty, and conflict. As a society, we are deeply grateful to EPIC for keeping the memory of our shared past alive.” EPIC Museum About World’s Greatest! World's Greatest TV Show features everything from hidden gems to household names. They have aired on national TV for 20 years, taking viewers on a fast-paced tour around the world while providing behind-the-scenes footage and interviews of some of the most amazing and unique companies, products, services, technologies, people, and travel destinations the world has to offer! World's Greatest Television