Irish American Heritage Center Overview:
Chicago's Irish community clearly made "no little plans" in 1985 when they renovated this 86,000 square foot building into a cultural center. (It's a former elementary school and junior college.)The IAHC's roots go back to 1976 when a group of supporters from the Shamrock American Club wanted to create a place for supporting Irish culture.
The massive center now boasts a library, museum, the Fifth Province Irish pub, a 658-seat auditorium, meeting rooms, and more. They offer a robust schedule of classes, performances, and other cultural activities.
The IAHC is open to the public but memberships are available, too.
Irish American Heritage Center Location:
The IAHC is located on the city's northwest side.4626 N. Knox Avenue
Chicago, IL 60630
Map It
(773)282-7035
Using the CTA/RTA Trip Planner
Take a photo tour of the Irish American Heritage Center.
Irish American Heritage Center Hours:
Building HoursMonday to Thursday, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 12:30 a.m.
Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Library Hours
Monday, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Wednesday, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Thursday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Friday, closed.
Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Sunday, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. every second and last Sunday of the month.
Museum Hours
By appointment only.
All hours are subject to change. Please call ahead.
Irish American Heritage Center - Fifth Province Pub Hours:
The Fifth Province Pub was named one of the Best Irish Pubs in Chicago by our contributor and author, Sharon Shea Bossard. The pub is only open on weekends.Friday from 4 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Saturday from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Food is served from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Irish American Heritage Center - Essential Info:
- The Center rents many of its facilities. Call for details.
- See the IAHC Calendar of Events