Italian American Museum of Cleveland

The Italian American Museum of Cleveland (Italian: Museo Italo-Americano di Cleveland; abbreviated as IAMCLE) is a museum in the Little Italy neighborhood of Cleveland, Ohio,^[3] emphasizing the heritage, history, identity, and traditions of the city's Italian American community.^[4] The museum was founded by veteran Cleveland judges Basil M. Russo and Deborah J. Nicastro on Columbus Day 2020,^[1] replacing one that had closed in 2007.^[2] A soft opening to the public was held in July 2021,^[5] with an official grand opening on October 1, 2021.^[6] The museum is sponsored by the Italian Sons and Daughters of America (ISDA), and works in partnership with the Western Reserve Historical Society.^[7]

Italian American Museum of Cleveland

Established	October 12, 2020 (2020-10-12)[1]
Location	Cleveland, Ohio
Coordinates	41°30′31.8″N 81°35′53.4″W
Founder	Basil M. Russo
Director	Pamela Dorazio Dean[2]
Website	iamcle.org

See also

• Cleveland Feast of the Assumption Festival