GPO Witness History / O'Connell Street
The General Post Office on O'Connell Street, HQ of the 1916 Rising, now home to an immersive exhibition and the towering Spire.
The call
Worth it if you only have one day and you're traveling as a couple.
Short answer
Is GPO Witness History / O'Connell Street worth it?
GPO Witness History / O'Connell Street deserves a place on most first itineraries.
The answer depends on your budget, time and travel style; the breakdown below shows who gets the most value.
Why
- 01
The bullet-pocked columns of the still-working GPO and the slick 'Witness History' exhibition put you right at the heart of the Rising's drama.
- 02
The honest catch: O'Connell Street itself is a tired, traffic-heavy boulevard that disappoints visitors expecting a grand avenue, and the paid exhibition is optional next to the free, free-to-see facade.
Is it a fit?
Go if
This is your first trip to Dublin
The companion to Kilmainham, and far easier to fit in spontaneously.
You only have one day
Short trip or not, keep GPO Witness History / O'Connell Street.
You're traveling as a couple
As a couple, GPO Witness History / O'Connell Street is an easy yes.
You're traveling solo
Solo, GPO Witness History / O'Connell Street is an easy yes.
Plan it well
- Cost
- Street free; exhibition €12–€15
- Timing
- Anytime; the facade is free to see day or night.
- Allow
- 1–1.5 hours
- Accessibility
- The Witness History exhibition is step-free with lift access.
- Getting there
- On O'Connell Street, on the Luas and central bus routes.