by City Parks Foundation
Photo: Marcus Bornestav · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
A historic wooden cottage in Central Park where handmade marionettes perform short, updated takes on classic fairy tales. Shows run about 40–45 minutes, just right for preschool and early-elementary attention spans.
Weekend-only schedule during renovations starting May 2026
$10 kids, $15 adults, under 2 free; buy online in advance
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Ages 3–7.
$10 kids, $15 adults, under 2 free; buy online in advance
Weekend-only schedule during renovations starting May 2026
W 79th St & West Drive, Central Park, 10024, Manhattan.
Yes. Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre is indoors, so it works on rainy or cold days.
Tickets are handled by City Parks Foundation: cityparksfoundation.org, or call (646) 670-7989.
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