Italian American Museum

A little museum dedicated to the struggles and triumphs of Italian-Americans in the United States. This institution highlights achievements and contributions from Italians towards American popular culture within its cuisine, art and music. The museum also holds symposia, film screenings, exhibitions and other types of performances. A real delight to visit for those with Italian roots, or just...

The Italian American Museum is dedicated to exploring the rich cultural heritage of Italy and Italian Americans by presenting the individual and collective struggles and achievements of Italians and their heirs to the American way of life. By collecting, preserving, and interpreting tangible objects and reminiscences, the Italian American Museum displays notable contributions of Italians and...

This intimate storefront museum on the corner of Mulberry and Grand Streets, in the heart of Little Italy, once housed “Banca Stabile,” which was a bank founded by Francesco Stabile in 1885. During its heyday, the bank offered the newly arrived immigrants from Italy much more than financial services. It also provided telegraph, travel via steam ships, import-export, notary public, and post...

Timed to commemorate the birthday of Mae West (born 17 August 1893), this exceptional multi-media presentation will be offered at 6:30 PM on Thursday, August 17th, 2012: "Meet Mae West's Secret Italian Husband." You will watch films of Guido Deiro performing in vaudeville, learn about the secret marriage he had with Mae West, and hear selections of the accordion music he composed for the...

Tuesday - Friday are open to groups of 15 or more by appointment.