Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre, New York City

Name: Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre
Address: West 79th Street, New York City, 10023, United States
Telephone: +1 212-988-9093

#780 among attractions in New York City

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The Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre is a building in Central Park, Manhattan, New York City, southeast of the Delacorte Theater near West Drive and 79th Street. It was imported to the U.S. in 1876 as Sweden’s exhibit for the Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia. The Swedish architecture and craftsmanship of the structure, suggestive of a model schoolhouse, caught the eye of Frederick Law Olmsted, who brought it to Central Park in 1877. ()

Coordinates: 40°46'48"N, 73°58'13"W

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West 79th StreetUpper Manhattan (Central Park)New York City 10023 United States

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+1 212-988-9093

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Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre open?

Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 9:30 am - 4 pm
Wednesday 9:30 am - 4 pm
Thursday 9:30 am - 4 pm
Friday 9:30 am - 4 pm
Saturday 9:30 am - 4 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre?

Nearby attractions include Belvedere Castle, New York City (3 min walk), Delacorte Theater, New York City (3 min walk), Hayden Planetarium, New York City (5 min walk), The Ramble, New York City (5 min walk).

How to get to Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre by public transport?

The nearest stations to Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre:

Bus

Central Park West & West 79th Street • Lines: M10 (4 min walk)
81st Street & Central Park West • Lines: M79 Sbs (5 min walk)

Metro

81st Street–Museum of Natural History • Lines: A, B, C (4 min walk)
86th Street • Lines: A, B, C (10 min walk)