Scandinavia House
Worth a stop·Midtown East, Manhattan
Small space that will never be busy. Faroe Islands art when I went, interesting but not worth seeking out. Hidden, but not sure it’s a gem.
What it is
Cultural center exploring Scandinavian art, history & ideas through events & exhibits.
Pair it with
Worth a detour or better, within a 15-minute walk. Numbers match the map.
- 1Morgan Library & Museum0.1 mi · $28
Specialty is prints and drawings, so other mediums would help.
- 2Korean Cultural Centre0.4 mi · Free
Part of the South Korean consulate.
- 3Japan Society0.7 mi · $12
Really interesting Japanese Zen exhibit.
Also on the block, if you have time
New York Public Library (0.3 mi, free), Grand Central Terminal Tour (0.3 mi), Korea Society (0.4 mi, free), Horological Society of New York (0.4 mi, free), Mossman Lock Museum (0.4 mi, free).
Skip AKC Museum of the Dog (0.1 mi), even if you’re passing: “Not what I expected. The whole museum is oil paintings of dogs.”