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    In honor of the Italian immigrants who came to the United States of America

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    American Italian Heritage Museum
    Preserving our Heritage

We are located at 1227 Central Ave. Albany NY 12205.
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We are committed to record and preserve the contributions of our Italian Heritage and culture to our society through our newsletter, cultural programs, activities, exhibits, and outreach programs.

Our Cultural Center offers Italian langauge classes. Our goal will be to speak the language smoothly with the correct use of phraseology and idiomatic expressions.

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Our memberships provide wonderful benefits and supports our goal to preserve our Italian Culture and Heritage.


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They have arrived,four Sicilian Puppets,circa 1909 now featured in our Folk Art Room

The American Italian Heritage Association publishes a very interesting and informative 20 page bi-monthly Newsletter in English. It contains information about Italian Americans, Italy, history, customs, traditions, recipes, events and other information of interest to Italian-Americans. Membership is open to everyone and Annual Dues are only $25 : Free admission to the museum for all AIHA members  ... Click here to view past newsletters


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Museum Hours

June- July -Monday, Thursday, and Friday from 12 noon to 2:00 pm. Also on Saturday from 1 to 3:30 pm.

If you are coming from a distance always call ahead, 518 435-1979 to see if the museum is closed due to the weather! Open by advance appointment outside of regular hours. Bus Tours Welcomed. Please Call to Arrange Day and Time | We are closed on all National Holidays

We purchased a Medify Air Machine that has been tested to remove 99.99% of airborne COVID-19 particles. We hope this added protection will give you piece of mind when you visit the Museum, attend a class or event.

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The AIHA Campus is Home of  the  Americant Italian Heritage Museum and Cultural Center.  On the first floor our Museum (3900 sq ft) honors and tells the Italian Immigrant Story and their contributions. We will also display the contributions of Italian Americans. The second floor (1900 sq ft)contains the Cultural Center with a library, hall, Chapel and class rooms for all types of classes: language, cultural, genealogy, cooking etc. for all age groups and open to the public.

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If you are coming from a distance always call ahead, 518 435-1979 to see if the museum is closed due to the weather! Open by advance appointment outside of regular hours. Bus Tours Welcomed. Please Call to Arrange Day and Time | We are closed on all National Holidays


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    Second Chance Thrift Shop -Albany NY

    The Second Chance Thrift Shop is a very popular location for those who love to shop for a bargain. The thrift shop has become a great fund raising venue for our organization. We are located on our AIHA Campus Grounds
    1229 Central Ave Albany NY 12205
    First Floor
    Opened
    Tuesday and Saturday
    10:00 am to 2:00 pm.
    A great selection at great prices!

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    AIHA Cultural Center

    Our new Italian Cultural Center is located at the second floor of our museum. 1,800 sq. ft. of space includes a hall, library,class room,memorial room,reception & meeting space, Hall of Art, kitchenette and bathroom facilities.
    Richard Putorti and his team catalogued 1,620 books in the main library of our Cultural Center. All reference books, protected books, magazines, CDs, DVDs, and other resources can be found in the back room of the library.

  • Our History

    Our History

    Our History The American Italian Heritage Association Our Association was founded in 1979, and we have become an international organization with members in 41 States and several countries ! Our goals are to record and preserve our Italian heritage and culture. The AIHA operated the Italian Cultural Center & Museum located at 668 Catherine Street, Utica, New York (Utica's "Little Italy" - east side of the city) since 1985. It was closed late in 1998 so that plans for the new national museum in Albany, NY could begin. We are a 501 (C) organization and all donations are tax deductible to the extent provided by the law The American Italian Heritage Museum Provisional Charter" was granted July 19, 2010 by the Board of Regents of The University of the State Of New York, for and on behalf of the State Education Department, and executed under the seal of said University and recorded as Number 25,129" AN ABSOLUTE CHARTER FROM the University of the State of New York, Education Department was granted October 2016

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    Museum Hours

    Monday,Thursday and Friday from 12noon to 2:00 pm.
    Saturday from 1 to 3:30 pm
    If you are coming from a distance always call ahead, 518 435-1979 to see if the museum is closed due to the weather! Open by advance appointment outside of regular hours. Bus Tours Welcomed. Please Call to Arrange Day and Time | We are closed on all National Holidays

AIHM Exhibitions

  
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    Terri Boor Exhibit
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    Italians In American Professional Sports
    Honor Those Who Have Served
    Italian Immigration room 1 & 2
    Italian Folk Art Room
    Fatih of Our Ancestors Room
    Old Photo Exhibit
    Arts Room
    Special Exhibit Room
    Hall Of History
    Italian American Contributions room
    Italian American music Room
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Museum Hours

Museum Hours  Monday - Thursday - Friday Noon-2:00 Saturday 1pm to 3:30

If you are coming from a distance always call ahead, 518 435-1979 to see if the museum is closed due to the weather! Open by advance appointment outside of regular hours. Bus Tours Welcomed. Please Call to Arrange Day and Time | We are closed on all National Holidays 

 

Italian Language Class

We are exploring the possibility of On-line Language class - visit back often for updates
for more info call 518.435.1979 Class fee $100 for members and $125 for non members.

In the news

  • What's New

    MUSEUM AND ITALIAN CULTURAL NEWS composed by Sarah Cifarelli Wellen

    Our Museum building is the former Lady of Mercy, which was built by Italian immigrant laborers in 1922.

    The free Audio Tour of our museum has been installed and can be used on smartphones….

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  • Prof./Cav. Philip J. DiNovo - President/Director

     In 1979 I called together other college professors and we discussed that at that time we heard people starting to realize we had a wonderful cultural heritage. These professors agreed with me that we should start an organization to record and preserve our Italian heritage. I met them in the Syracuse University Law School and then, from there, we continued to meet, and build and grow, and then we founded the American Italian Museum. This museum is different from the museums in Italy, because its purpose is to honor the Italian immigrants and made possible for other Italians to have the kind of life that we have in America thanks to their sacrifice.

  • AIHM Donor Tree

    Donor Recognition Tree of Life

    Your tax deductible donation to the American Italian Heritage Museum and Cultural Center will help promote record and preserve our Italian Heritage.
    Our stunning Donor Recognition Tree, prominently displayed in the main lobby of the museum, was painted by Rosemary Prock. It depicts the journey of Italian immigrants coming to America. The leaves, made of brass, nickel, and bronze, designate those who have so generously given to our Donor Tree Campaign. The tree also features photo memorial plaques installed on either side of the trunk. We welcome you to become a donor.

    Bronze $275 | Gold $350 | Platinum $500 | Photo Plaque $2500 |

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  • Join our staff of volunteers!

    Our entire organization is staffed by volunteers just llike you. Call us now to see how your can be apart of our team. 518.435.1979

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What our visitors saying about their experience

  • I have really enjoyed the hard working warm, loving, welcoming & helpful members, cooking classes, introduction to speaking Italian, newsletters filled with great information and Italian recipes, bake sales, Easter palm crosses class, December Business Meeting & the singing of the traditional Italian Christmas carols, and Museum Exhibits. It is a wonderful organization!
     

    Mary Donnelly Cutler
  • What a pleasant surprise! Our afternoon plans before our flight home to NC got cancelled, so we looked on Trip Advisor. I was instantly interested in seeing this place, being 1/4 Italian. The founder talked to us for several minutes, giving us information about the museum. We only had time to go quickly through the first floor. We were so impressed, we joined the association before we left. Next time we are in the area, we will return. There are many rooms, each with a theme, telling the story of the immigrants. There are photos, old items of every kind, and personal stories. You won't regret it!

    Ann Leitgeb Green
  • I went here today with my mom and sister. There is so much here to learn about Italians and their land. I suggest everyone should go. The house is unique how they made it over. Wonderful . I will be going back to see the rest. Favorite thing was the pews from St Anthony church. As my mom sat to rest on it I was thinking her and my Dad were married there in 1948 in a huge extravagant. I was baptized in that church too.

    Paula Cotazino Begley

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The AIHA Campus is Home of  the  Americant Italian Heritage Museum and Cultural Center.  On the first floor our Museum (3900 sq ft) honors and tells the Italian Immigrant Story and their contributions. We will also display the contributions of Italian Americans. The second floor (1900 sq ft)contains the Cultural Center with a library, hall, Chapel and class rooms for all types of classes: language, cultural, genealogy, cooking etc. for all age groups and open to the public.

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