The Italian American Museum is located in the historic Italian Hall on North Main Street overlooking Olvera Street in downtown Los Angeles, just minutes from L.A. Live and the Civic Center. Built in 1908, the
Italian Hall is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is the oldest remaining structure
from the city's little Italy. 

Vision

The Italian American Museum of Los Angeles (IAMLA) will be a 21^st century, interactive museum that documents the history and contributions of Italian Americans in Southern California and the nation. The IAMLA will feature exhibitions and a variety of cultural-educational programming. It will welcome an estimated two million visitors of all origins annually, including 300,000 students. 

Mission

The Mission of the Italian American Museum of Los Angeles is to foster understanding of Southern California’s diverse heritage through research, historic preservation, exhibitions and educational programs that examine the history and contributions of Italian Americans in California and the nation.