In 2025, ASF celebrates the 25th Anniversary of Scandinavia House: The Nordic Center in America! In recognition of this important milestone for our organization, in 2025-26 Scandinavia House will present a year of programs celebrating our 25 years on Park Avenue.
All 25th Anniversary Year Programs are supported by the Monika and Charles Heimbold Fund for Exhibitions and Programs.
On January 7, a series celebrating our history in Nordic cinema continues with the rollicking Norwegian epic Kon Tiki.
On February 4, a series celebrating our history in Nordic cinema continues with the gripping historical drama A Royal Affair.
On March 4, a series celebrating our history in Nordic cinema continues with the tender coming-of-age dramedy Girl Picture.
On April 1, a series celebrating our history in Nordic cinema continues with the environmental fable Woman at War.
On May 6, a series celebrating our history in Nordic cinema wraps up with the gripping psychological thriller The Square.
On October 22, a series celebrating our history in Nordic cinema begins with one of the first films screened at Scandinavia House, Baltasar Kormákur’s 101 Reykjavik.
Join us on October 19 with acclaimed actress, filmmaker, and writer Isabella Rossellini in conversation with Swedish director and writer Stig Björkman.
Join us for a screening and discussion with ASF Fellow Susanna Monseau and filmmaker Ruth Grimberg on their documentary "Between Lichen and Heaven," exploring the last reindeer leather tannery in Finland.
Join us on October 30 as we kick off a special concert series celebrating 25 years of Music on Park Avenue, the acclaimed performance series curated by Swedish pianist Per Tengstrand!
ASF Family members can experience how Scandinavians prepare for Christmas in this holiday workshop for children ages 1–8!
Join us for a discussion on Finnish painter Helene Schjerfbeck with Dr. Anna Maria von Bonsdorff, Dita Amory and Patricia Berman.
Join us on November 4 for a talk with ASF Visiting Lecturer Silje Solheim Karlsen on topics of identity in contemporary Sámi literature!
On August 5, join us for a talk on the poetry collection "What good does it do for a person to wake up one morning this side of the new millennium" with Kim Simonsen and Randi Ward!