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Hours:  11am-4:00pm Wednesday-Sunday

The Irish American Heritage Museum is a 501(c)3 nonprofit created by the New York State Legislature in 1986 and permanently chartered by the Board of Regents of New York as an educational institution in 1992. We explore the contributions, history, and culture of Irish people in America, and fosters dialogue and exchange between America and Ireland today. By sharing our stories, we strive to create connections and community between all Americans, as we appreciate and study the universality of the immigrant story in American history.

The Museum was an integral force in providing instruction in New York State’s public schools about the Irish Famine of 1845-1853.  Further, we are the first Museum of its kind here in America to have exhibited at the National Library in Dublin.

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Upcoming Events

  • Garden Party

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    Sep 15, 2024, 2:00 PM

    Please join us in the museum courtyard on September 15th 2-5pm for a Sunday afternoon garden party, rain or shine! There will be music and singing, food and drink, raffles, and high Irish spirits.

  • Genealogy Session

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    Sep 25, 2024, 11:00 AM

    Come and discuss your family tree with resident genealogist Lisa Walsh Dougherty at her first fall session at the Museum. Appointments available at 11am, 11:30am, 12pm, and 12:30pm. Email her at lisagene@nycap.rr.com to secure your space.