Scandinavia House – The Nordic Center in America
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Scandinavia House – The Nordic Center in America is the American-Scandinavian Foundation's cultural center at 58 Park Avenue (between East 37th Street and East 38th Street), in Murray Hill, Manhattan, New York City. It is dedicated to preserving the history of the Scandinavian and Nordic countries in the United States through exhibits and programming.[1] This cultural center hosts exhibitions of fine art, design as well as performing arts pieces from Nordic countries. The center also introduces the local population and guests with Scandinavian languages and customs by organizing courses.[2]
Established | 2000 (2000) |
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Location | 58 Park Avenue Manhattan, New York 10016 United States |
Coordinates | 40.749451°N 73.980013°W / 40.749451; -73.980013 |
Director | Edward Gallagher |
Architect | James Stewart Polshek of Ennead Architects |
Public transit access | Subway: trains at 33rd Street trains and train at Grand Central–42nd Street Bus: M1, M2, M3, M34, M34A, M42, M101, M102, M103 |
Website | Scandinavia House: The Nordic Center in America |
The Nordic Center was designed by architect James Stewart Polshek and opened to the public in 2000[3] with a visit from King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden and their eldest daughter, Princess Victoria, Princess Martha Louise of Norway, and Princess Benedikte of Denmark.[1]