Irish American Heritage Museum, Albany

Name: Irish American Heritage Museum
Address: 370 Broadway, Albany, 12207-2973, United States
Telephone: +1 518-427-1916

#57 among attractions in Albany

Museum, History museum, Library

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Facts and practical information

The Irish American Heritage Museum is a museum in Albany, New York. The museum describes their educational mission as "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." ()

Coordinates: 42°38'50"N, 73°45'2"W

Address

370 BroadwayDowntown AlbanyAlbany 12207-2973 United States

Contact

+1 518-427-1916

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Day trips

Irish American Heritage Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Times Union Center, Statue of Philip Schuyler, The Egg Building, New York State Fallen Firefighters Memorial.

~1230 ftW
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Times Union Center, Albany
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0.4 miNW
Monuments and statues
Statue of Philip Schuyler, Albany
11 min walk • A statue of Philip Schuyler by J. Massey Rhind is installed outside Albany City Hall in Albany, New York, United States. The memorial is slated for removal, as of June 2020.
0.5 miNW
Concerts and shows, Theater, Performing arts
The Egg Building, Albany
12 min walk • The Egg is a performing arts venue in Albany, New York. Named for its shape, the building was designed by Harrison & Abramovitz as part of the Empire State Plaza project, and built between 1966 and 1978. It is located in the northeast corner of the Plaza.
0.5 miNW
Monuments and statues
New York State Fallen Firefighters Memorial, Albany
12 min walk • The New York State Fallen Firefighters Memorial in Albany, New York is dedicated to the New York firefighters who have died in the line of duty. Governor of New York George Pataki officially dedicated the memorial on October 5, 1998. It features a 54-foot by 15-foot gray granite wall, with 2,312 names permanently etched into the stone.
~1960 ftNW
Romanesque architecture, City hall, Romanesque revival architecture
Albany City Hall, Albany
10 min walk • Albany City Hall is the seat of government of the city of Albany, New York, United States. It houses the office of the mayor, the Common Council chamber, the city and traffic courts, as well as other city services.
0.5 miW
Skyscraper, Architecture, Observation decks and towers
Erastus Corning Tower, Albany
12 min walk • The Erastus Corning Tower, also known as the Mayor Erastus Corning 2nd Tower or simply the Corning Tower, is a skyscraper located in downtown Albany, New York.
0.5 miN
Theater, Concerts and shows
Palace Theatre, Albany
12 min walk • The Palace Theatre is an entertainment venue in downtown Albany, New York, located on the corner of Clinton Avenue and North Pearl Street. The theatre is operated by the Palace Performing Arts Center, Inc - a 501 non-profit organization.
~1640 ftNW
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
St. Peter's Episcopal Church, Albany
8 min walk • St. Peter's Episcopal Church, also known as St. Peter's Church, is located in downtown Albany, New York, United States. It was designed in the mid-19th century by Richard Upjohn and his son Richard M. Upjohn in the French Gothic Revival architectural style.
0.4 miN
Church
First Church in Albany, Albany
12 min walk • The First Reformed Church, also known as First Church in Albany or North Dutch Church, is located at North Pearl and Orange streets in Albany, New York, United States. It is a member congregation of the Reformed Church in America. The building was designed by Philip Hooker and built in the period of 1797–1799.
~1970 ftN
Theater, Concerts and shows
Capital Repertory Theatre, Albany
10 min walk • Capital Repertory Theatre is a 309-seat professional regional theatre in Albany, New York. Capital Rep is the only theatre in the Capital District in the League of Resident Theatres.
~1910 ftN
Museum, Art gallery, Shopping
Albany Center Gallery, Albany
10 min walk • Albany Center Gallery is a nonprofit art space located in downtown Albany, New York. Supported by city, state, corporate and foundation funds, as well as fundraisers, individual donations and memberships, the Gallery is dedicated to the exhibition of regional artists within a...

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Irish American Heritage Museum open?

Irish American Heritage Museum is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday closed
Wednesday 11 am - 4 pm
Thursday 11 am - 4 pm
Friday 11 am - 4 pm
Saturday 12 pm - 4 pm
Sunday 12 pm - 4 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Irish American Heritage Museum?

Nearby attractions include SUNY System Administration Building, Albany (2 min walk), 48 Hudson Avenue, Albany (2 min walk), Old Post Office, Albany (4 min walk), First Trust Company Building, Albany (4 min walk).

How to get to Irish American Heritage Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Irish American Heritage Museum:

Bus

Broadway • Lines: 905 (2 min walk)
Greyhound/Trailways Bus Terminal (3 min walk)

Train

Albany-Rensselaer (16 min walk)