Italian Christmas Market. This festive annual Italian tradition sees the Museum’s exhibit spaces transformed into market places filled with unique, hard to find Italian merchandise. Great gifts for Christmas, and enjoy food, beverages and fellowship. Dec 6 and 7 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Dec 8 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at American Italian Museum and Cultural Center, 1227 Central Avenue in Albany.