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Irish American Heritage Museum We explore the contributions, history, and culture of Irish people in America.

The work of the Museum is supported through a grant from the Irish Department of Foreign Affairs "Emigrant Support Programme."

IMPORTANT IAHM EVENTS ANNOUNCEMENTPlease share. Work on the Irish American Heritage Museum space continues. Although the...
10/12/2026

IMPORTANT IAHM EVENTS ANNOUNCEMENT

Please share. Work on the Irish American Heritage Museum space continues. Although the Museum remains closed for the immediate future, we are thrilled to announce that IAHM's Flanagan Theater will open this week for performances!!

We have an incredible lineup of events - three legendary performing acts in the next three weeks!! Mark your calendars, and purchase your tickets before they sell out.

🇨🇦🇮🇪🇺🇸 Cecilia - Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at 7:00 PM
🇮🇪🇺🇸🇮🇪 The Strayaways (Kevin Burke/Dylan Foley/Eamon O'Leary - Thursday, October 22, 2026, 7:00 PM
🇮🇪🇺🇸🇮🇪 Frankie Gavin and Special Guest - Sunday, November 1, 2026, 7:00 PM

IAHM is incredibly grateful to Dan McCoy from the County of Albany and Deb Riitano (Executive Director of the Neil Breslin Interfaith Sanctuary), for throwing us such a remarkable lifeline and - without any hesitancy - allowing IAHM to host concerts/screenings/performances/events since early September.

WEEKEND MESSAGE FROM IAHMOn Wednesday, I happened across and re-read several newsletters from the American Italian Herit...
10/11/2026

WEEKEND MESSAGE FROM IAHM

On Wednesday, I happened across and re-read several newsletters from the American Italian Heritage Museum Albany NY. These were written by their passionate founder and Executive Director, the late (and greatly missed) Dr. Philip DiNovo, who was so generous with his time - with me - as I started my journey two years ago as Executive Director of IAHM. We spent hours discussing the importance of awareness of our heritage, and the challenges in keeping all aspects of heritage and culture relevant for future generations. Dr. DiNovo's welcome, passion and thoughtfulness was replicated in a room filled with American Italian Heritage Museum's members, gathered to greet me at the American Italian museum a month or so after I first met Dr. DiNovo. We - at IAHM - honor our Italian friends, your families, the members of American Italian Heritage Museum Albany NY, and the spirit of Dr. DiNovo this Columbus Day.

I felt heritage and cultural commitment like Dr. DiNovo's - and thought of him again - at this past weekend's programs, both part of IAHM's America 250 (semiquincentennial) historical events and commemorating Indigenous Peoples' Day 2026. On Friday, a sold-out house watched the Irish-language film, Éire ague na Chéad Náisúin" (Ireland and the First Nations). The film was introduced and followed by discussion led by two Mohawk elders - Kay Olan and Tom Porter - both featured in the film, and both filled with such passion for their heritage - past, present and future. Yesterday's IAHM 2026 Family Fall Day featured music and storytelling from Jesse Bruchac from the Greenfield Education Center and Eric March and Zelda Hotaling. The beautiful, organic event - which underscore the important passage of histories through oral, musical, family and cultural traditions - touch all present in so many ways. We - at IAHM - also so honor our indigenous friends, with great gratitude for your gifts, and closeness.

10/10/2026

Listen right now to 90.9 FM / WCDB right now … Cécelia playing … they are at IAHM Wednesday night at 7:00 PM!!!!!

What a thrill. See them live!!!!

10/10/2026

Turn on 90.9 FM NOW!!! Cécelia playing!!!!

10/07/2026

ISHM session at Lost and Found Bar!!!

☘️🇮🇪NEXT WEEKEND AT IAHM: FRIDAY OCTOBER 9 AT 6:30 PM - SPECIAL SCREENING OF “IRELAND AND THE FIRST NATIONS” AND OCTOBER...
10/02/2026

☘️🇮🇪NEXT WEEKEND AT IAHM: FRIDAY OCTOBER 9 AT 6:30 PM - SPECIAL SCREENING OF “IRELAND AND THE FIRST NATIONS” AND OCTOBER 10 AT 2:00 PM - FAMILY FALL FEST!

PLEASE NOTE THAT BOTH EVENTS WILL TAKE PLACE AT THE NEIL BRESLIN INTERFAITH SANCTUARY LOCATED AT 959 MADISON AVE. ALBANY, NY.

SPECIAL SCREENING OF “IRELAND AND THE FIRST NATIONS”: The incredible and untold story of how Irish people interacted with the First Nations of North America with contributions from some of Ireland’s leading historians along with a new wave of First Nations academics and commentators.

Doors open at 6:00PM. Movie Screening will begin at 6:30 PM followed by a discussion with Mohawk elders Kay Olan and Tom Porter, both featured in the film.

FAMILY FALL DAY: IAHM’s fall celebration with storytelling, music and more. Featuring performances by storyteller Jesse Bruchac along with storyteller Dawn Standing Woman and flute player Eric Marczak. FREE ADMISSION FOR CHILDREN 16 & UNDER!☘️🇮🇪

Address

21 Quackenbush Square
Albany, NY
12207

Opening Hours

Wednesday 11am - 4pm
Thursday 11am - 4pm
Friday 11am - 4pm
Saturday 11am - 4pm
Sunday 11am - 4pm

Telephone

+15184271916

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