An Post Museum

An Post Museum occupies the basement of the General Post Office building in Dublin's north city and displays collections documenting the Irish postal service's history. The exhibition presents postal and communications systems through models and objects that show how this institution operated over time.

The building became a symbol of Irish independence during the 1916 Easter Rising and has remained one of the country's most important historical sites ever since. The museum opened later to preserve this legacy and help visitors understand what happened there during those crucial days.

The museum holds memories of the postal service's role during the 1916 Easter Rising, as you walk through displays about staff involvement in that event. The collections show how this building became central to a turning point in Irish history and how people experienced it during those days.

The museum is accessible from the main building's entrance and located in the lower levels where you can explore the collections at your own pace. Visit during regular opening hours when staff are available to answer questions about the displays and the building's significance.

The building itself was the scene of 1916 events, not simply a later memorial space, which makes it an authentic witness to that time. The basement housing the museum connects directly the history with the physical space where it actually happened.

Location: County Dublin

Inception: 2010

GPS coordinates: 53.34950,-6.26056

Latest update: December 13, 2025 11:41