A museum dedicated to recording and presenting the history and heritage of the Irish in America.

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Exhibits and Programs

Over the last two decades, the Museum has developed and produced a number of very successful exhibits.

Collections

The Irish American Heritage Museum is committed to preserving and telling the story of the contributions of the Irish people and their culture in America.

About the Irish American Heritage Museum

The Irish American Heritage Museum was created to preserve and tell the story of the contributions of the Irish people and their culture in America, inspiring individuals to examine the importance of their own heritage as part of the American cultural mosaic.

Céad míle fáilte!

Our doors are open to all who seek to learn about the experiences and the rich contributions of the Irish here in America. Almost 40 million people in the United States claim Irish ancestry. The goal of this museum is to inspire you to think about, and connect to, your own heritage — Irish or otherwise — and to pass it on to future generations.

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The Irish American Heritage Museum is centrally located at 370 Broadway in the heart of downtown Albany, the Capital of New York State.

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