Jeanie Johnston Tall Ship Famine Museum
| County: | Co. Dublin |
| Tel: | 00353 1 4730111 |
| Email: | info@jeaniejohnston.ie |
A step aboard the Jeanie Johnston, docked on the River Liffey, is a step towards understanding the daunting experience of the millions of people who crossed the Atlantic seeking survival and hope in the “New World” of North America. Its to experience the fear of the unknown ahead, the flight from poverty and famine, the pain of separation from family, and the challenge of a 3,000 mile voyage braving gales and harsh seas.
Jeanie Johnston is docked at Custom House Quay in Dublin’s city centre and is an accurate replica of the original ship which sailed between Tralee in Co. Kerry and North America between 1847 and 1855. The ship is OPEN FOR VISITORS with guided tours being conducted daily.
A tour of the re-created Jeanie Johnston enables visitors to see what it was like on board a wooden tall ship during the Famine era. The tour will convey a deep sense of history and will to be a memorable experience for all who come on board.
General Information
| Address: | Custom House Quay Dublin 1 |
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| Telephone; | 00353 1 4730111 |
| Email: | info@jeaniejohnston.ie |
| Website: | http://www.jeaniejohnston.ie |
| Location: | Custom House Quay |
| Season: | All Year |
| Open Times: | Tour Times: Nov-Mar: 11am, 12pm, 2pm, 3pm Apr-Oct: 11am, 12pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm |
| Tours: | Duration: 45 - 60 minutes, Max Number: 25-30 Languages: English |
| Booking Contact: | Mícheál Ó Cionna |
| Manager: | John O'Neil |
| Average Visit Length: | 50 minutes |
| Entrance Fees: |
Adult: €8.50, Child: €4.50 Senior/Student: €7.50, Family (2A + 2C): €20 Group Rates: Adult: €6.75, Child: €4 Senior/Student: €6.35 |
| Exhibition: | The ship is set up with figures in the main saloon to depict conditions that would have been experienced by emigrants during the famine era. |
| Picnic Area: | No |
| Shop: | Small range of souvenirs |
| Information Guide: | English |
| Coach Parking: | Yes |
| Group Booking Necessary: | Yes |
| Car Parking: | Yes |
| Disabled Access/Parking: | No |
Tours
A guided tour of the Jeanie Johnston will give visitors the opportunity to learn about the experiences of Irish emigrants as they made a daunting transatlantic passage full of hope yet desperate to escape the hardship in Ireland during the Famine years. Daily tours begin AT THE SHIP which is located on Custom House Quay just downriver from the International Financial Services Centre and across the road from Jury’s Inn Hotel.
After the tour, many visitors also visit to the Famine Memorial Statues, which are located close by on Custom House Quay
Once on board, visitors are transported back in time 150 years or more to join the poverty stricken Irish emigrants as they boarded the sturdy ship for the difficult transatlantic voyage and uncertain future in the ‘New World’. In descending to the dimly-lit quarters below deck, the grim realities that faced the passengers soon become evident.
Private Hire
The ship is available for PRIVATE HIRE and can be used for Special Events, Product Launches and other Corporate Meetings as required. Below deck the MAIN SALOON can accommodate groups of up to 30 persons fully seated. The AFT CABIN at the back of the ship can cater for small groups of 10 persons fully seated.
For a standing fork buffet, all spaces below decks combined can cater for up to 80 persons. The open deck outside can accommodate for groups of 80 persons or more
Our caterers can provide menus to suit all requirements and budgets. We can also provide a full bar service and entertainment as required.
PRIVATE CHARTER RATES 2010 / 2011
Private Hire for functions (3 hrs duration) of up to 50 persons €750. Private Hire for functions (3 hrs duration) of more than 50 persons €1,000
PHOTOCALLS & COMMERCIAL FILMING
€150 per hour / Daily Rate €1,000
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