Photo: italianamericanmuseum.org
A Little Italy museum telling the story of Italian immigrants in New York through artifacts, photographs and interactive exhibits in its newly opened Mulberry Street home. Older kids can connect family and neighborhood history to what they see on the surrounding streets.
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| Thursday | 12 PM – 5 PM |
| Friday | 12 PM – 5 PM |
| Saturday | 12 PM – 5 PM |
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Thu-Sat 12-5; Tue-Wed by appointment; closed Sun-Mon
$15 adults; $10 seniors, students, military, educators; children/youth free
Open Thu–Sat. Pick a date to add it to your plans.
Ages 6–17.
$15 adults; $10 seniors, students, military, educators; children/youth free
Thursday: 12 PM–5 PM · Friday: 12 PM–5 PM · Saturday: 12 PM–5 PM. Thu-Sat 12-5; Tue-Wed by appointment; closed Sun-Mon
151 Mulberry St, 10013, in Little Italy, Manhattan.
Yes. Italian American Museum is indoors, so it works on rainy or cold days.
Tickets are handled by Italian American Museum: italianamericanmuseum.org, or call (212) 965-9000.
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