by American-Scandinavian Foundation
Photo: scandinaviahouse.org
A Nordic cultural center on Park Avenue with the Heimbold Family Children's Playing and Learning Center, a Scandinavian-designed play room for young kids open to the public on select days. The building also has a free art gallery and a cafe.
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| Thursday | 10 AM – 12 PM, 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM |
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| Saturday | 10 AM – 12 PM, 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM |
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Children's Center open to the public Thu & Sat in two sessions; Tue/Wed/Fri members only
Gallery free; see website for Children's Center fees
Meets Thu, Sat. Pick a date to add it to your plans.
Ages 0–6.
Gallery free; see website for Children's Center fees
Thursday: 10 AM–12 PM, 2:30 PM–4:30 PM · Saturday: 10 AM–12 PM, 2:30 PM–4:30 PM. Children's Center open to the public Thu & Sat in two sessions; Tue/Wed/Fri members only
58 Park Ave, 10016, in Murray Hill, Manhattan.
Yes. Scandinavia House Children's Center is indoors, so it works on rainy or cold days.
Registration is handled by American-Scandinavian Foundation: scandinaviahouse.org.
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