A trip to an Italian-American museum is ideal for anyone who has an interest in the history of Italians in America. If this is a niche that interests you, then the following museums are some of the most interesting and informative along the East coast of the United States.
Italian American Museum in New Orleans
The Italian American Museum in New Orleans tells the story of Italian-American history in the southeast of the United states. Exhibitions include memorabilia, personal stories and photographs. There is an Italian restaurant housed within the museum and you can also hire out this venue for events. The museum is located inside the American Italian Cultural Center.
Italian American Museum in New York City
At this museum, you will learn not only about the history of Italian-Americans in this city, but also the contributions prominent figures have made to the community. The exhibitions are constantly changing and the museum also hosts art exhibitions throughout the year.
Casa Italia Italian Cultural Center in Chicago
This is one of the best places to learn everything you need to know about the history of Italians in America as it boasts seven separate museums. These include the Florence Bartolomei Roselli Library, the John Cadel Art Gallery, the Tha Savoia Exhibit, the Scalabrini Museum, the Italian-American Museum, the Sicilian Heritage Museum and the Calabresi in America Museum. Each has unique exhibits that tell the story of different aspects of Italian-American history.
National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame, Chicago
The National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame is a fascinating place to visit, regardless of whether your interests lie in sports or in history. The focus is entirely on the contributions that Italian-Americans have made to different sports. In addition to the regular exhibitions, there are also events hosted throughout the year.
Museo Italo Americano, San Francisco
This museum predominantly displays the work of Italian-American artists. The permanent exhibition includes paintings, sculptures and photographs. Temporary displays are on show throughout the year, featuring the works of a specific artist or style of art. This venue is also used for a range of educational classes, including Italian language lessons.
These are just some of the interesting and informative museums focusing on Italian-American history and culture along the East coast of the United States. If you have an interest in Italian-American history, then you should also check out the exhibitions at other museums as many of these relate to Italian-American culture.
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