Kansas City Irish Center

The Kansas City Irish Center, formerly known as the Irish Center of Kansas City, is a non-profit organization currently transitioning to a new location in historic Drexel Hall, 3301 Baltimore, KCMO. The Center opened in Union Station on March 17, 2007 (Saint Patrick's Day). The Center's mission encourages knowledge and appreciation of the Irish and Irish-American community, culture, history, and heritage in the greater Kansas City area and region.

Events

As the "Living Room" of the Irish Community, the center hosts many cultural events:

Irish Whiskey tastings and concerts featuring local Irish musicians are two of the more popular events at the Center.

Information on upcoming events can be found at .

Exhibits and Resources

Many of the Center's resources are currently in storage during the transition to the new location, but once completed the following will be on display:

In addition, a small pub and stage will be included in renovations to the building. Drexel Hall currently has an event space that holds up to 500 people, which the Center will use for concerts, speakers, theatre productions and other activities.

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Coordinates: 39°05′06″N 94°35′08″W / 39.08509°N 94.58554°W / 39.08509; -94.58554

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