Albany Park / Irving Park
Irish American Heritage Center
4626 N. Knox Ave.
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Saturday
10 AM - 5 PM
Sunday
10 AM - 5 PM
DETAILS:
The Irish American Heritage Center is the city’s home of Irish music and arts and a year-round hub for Irish culture, hosting numerous programs and festivals. It houses a pub with a cozy fireplace known as the Fifth Province, as well as a library, ballroom, shop, 658-seat Mayfair Theater, art gallery, and museum. The Center is located in a former Chicago Public Schools building dating to 1927, restored and converted in the late 1980s. Enjoy preserved architectural elements from the original building, complemented by Celtic art painted throughout. Today, the Center offers language and dance classes, music sessions, art exhibits, festivals, and community programs. It also houses the Irish American Hall of Fame.
VISITOR EXPERIENCE:
Most of the building will be open for self-guided touring, including the library, museum, art gallery, classrooms, Fifth Province Pub, Mayfair Theatre, and general event spaces. Volunteers will be stationed throughout the building to offer insights to guests. On Sunday, guests can also enjoy the Jefferson Park Farmers Market located in the North Parking Lot from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
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October
10 AM - 2 PM
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