Italian American Museum of Cleveland IamCle

04/02/2026

We are working on our upcoming exhibit "Built in the Neighborhood: Italian American Boxers from Northeast Ohio" and came across this photo. Boxer Tony Brush is in the front row on the right. Do you recognize anyone else? It is labeled Alta House 1955. 🥊🇮🇹

02/22/2026

Now THIS is dedication to a good time — a midnight walk of about 10 miles from Wickliffe, Ohio to Cleveland's Little Italy for Mardi Gras in 1925! What a fantastic piece of local Italian American history.🇮🇹🇮🇹

In 1925, a group of fun-loving men from Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church had been celebrating Mardi Gras when they decided to memorialize the event by visiting Little Italy in Cleveland.

The 21 men left Wickliffe at midnight and walked to Murray Hill, arriving at 6:00am. They persuaded a photographer to open early and take a photo. Lacking Mardi Gras costumes, creative improvisation was necessary.

Two hours later they returned to Wickliffe by vehicle.

Top row, from left: Anthony DiPalma, Lawrence Izzo, Angelo Marinello, John Minadeo, Michael Carroscia, Luca Vitantonio, Joseph Testa.

Middle row: Anthony DeCillo, Nicholas Sabetta, Frank Sabetta, Peter Minadeo, Joseph Tirabasso, John Gamiere, Angelo Ferrante.

Bottom row: Michael Piano, Michael Nasco, David Marinello, Louis Minadeo, Carmen Tirabasso, Michael DeCillo.

Seated on floor: Carmen Trivisonno

01/09/2026

Last chance! 🎶
Due to a scheduling change, Saturday is the final day to see "Louis Prima: A Life in Rhythm & Music" at IAMCLE before the exhibit hits the road.
Open 1:00–5:30 PM—catch it before it travels on.

01/05/2026

✨ La Befana flies tonight! ✨
Cleveland has her very own Befana and she’s already been busy. She visited guests on our holiday tours and made a special stop at the Italian American Museum of Cleveland, spreading a little old-world magic along the way. 🧹🧣

12/24/2025

From all of us at IAMCLE, we wish you and your famiglia Buon Natale 🎄🇮🇹

12/04/2025

IAMCLE will be open during this weekend's Art Walk. You can view the exhibit on Louis Prima 🎺 ,stop by for a free talk by author Victoria Sirianni 🇮🇹 or take the neighborhood holiday tour.🎄 We will have lots of things for sale that will make great gifts,🎁 including artworks by Robertino Fatica, books on Italy, IAMCLE mugs, and of course our ever popular Meatball Buddies!!

11/03/2025

Vincent Speranza was an Italian American kid from New York who at age 18 served in WWII in the 101st Airborne. He became a legend not because of his battle conquests, but because of filling his helmet with beer. They don't make 'em like Mr. Speranza any more.💕🇮🇹

10/24/2025

We are excited to participate! Join us for some Halloween fun in the best neighborhood in Cleveland! 🍁🍬🎃👻🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹

10/20/2025

Louis Depaolo earned the honorary title of “Mayor of Little Italy,” and for good reason. He spoke 18 Italian dialects and was often a translator for the Department of Justice. We’re honored that he chose to become a permanent resident of our grounds—you can find him in Section 10a, Lot 156.

10/18/2025

10/17/2025

National Pasta Day spotlight! This image is of one of Hector Boiardi’s original Giardino d’Italia restaurants in Cleveland. From local eatery to the iconic Chef Boy-ar-dee brand, his tasty creations have been delighting tables for nearly a century!

08/14/2025

Thanks to Fox 8's New Day Cleveland for bringing on IAMCLE director Pamela Dorazio Dean and Phillie and John from Lou's Tavern to talk about the upcoming A Glass from the Past: 2nd Annual History Shuffle!! Get your tickets soon if you haven't already! https://fox8.com/on-air/new-day-cleveland/secret-meatball-recipe-revealed/

A Glass From the PastLearn abut the colorful history of Cleveland’s Little Italy! For more information, click here.