Question 1

Will refreshments be served?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely, they will (donation’s encouraged, but not required).

Question 2

What’s the story with Parking at the Irish American Heritage Museum?

Accepted Answer

There is FREE on-street parking along Broadway and Spencer St. weekdays after 5pm and weekends, all day.  Preferred parking (cheapest) is Quackenbush Parking Lot, located behind Quackenbush Square at 45 Montgomery St.  Rates $1 hour/$8 max. NB: paid parking on Montgomery St. NOT the Q-Lot, so $$$$.

Question 3

Your answer to the parking question is a little “lite.” Is there more info you can give??

Accepted Answer

Is there ever!!  Actually, I am only allowed 300 characters for these’d FAQ answers.  If you want more information on parking, please call the Museum at (518) 427-1916.  We even have an IAHM parking FAQ page we can email you, info courtesy of the event’s sponsor ParkAlbany.

Question 4

What’s the deal with the Irish American Heritage Museum?

Accepted Answer

I know … really!!!!  You must check it out … AIHM books amazing acts - musical performances, informances, workshops, lectures, shows … the performance space is BRILLIANT!!!  60 seats, (comfy!!), great acoustics.  The Executive Director is a hoot … he’ll even play you music when you visit.

LECTURE: “Bliain an Air: The Forgotten Famine of 1741”