China Institute, New York City

#1568 among attractions in New York City

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Facts and practical information

The China Institute in America is a nonprofit educational and cultural institution in New York City. It teaches an American audience about Chinese culture and history through talks, business initiatives, language immersion programs and gallery exhibits. The China Institute hosts a Confucius Institute in partnership with the East China Normal University. ()

Coordinates: 40°45'59"N, 73°57'57"W

Address

100 Washington StUpper Manhattan (Upper East Side)New York City 10006-1707 United States

Contact

+1 212-744-8181

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China Institute – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Central Park Zoo, 520 Park Avenue, Society of Illustrators, Asia Society.

~1780 ftW
Small zoo with penguins and sea lions
Central Park Zoo, New York City
9 min walk • Nestled within the bustling heart of Manhattan, the Central Park Zoo offers a verdant oasis teeming with wildlife amid New York City's skyscrapers. This compact yet diverse zoological park, located within the iconic Central Park, provides visitors with a unique...
~1400 ftSW
Tower
520 Park Avenue, New York City
7 min walk • 520 Park Avenue is a skyscraper on East 60th Street near Park Avenue on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, New York City. It was designed by Robert A.M. Stern Architects and completed in 2018. The building was funded through a US$450 million construction loan from The Children's Investment Fund.
~640 ftSW
Museum
Society of Illustrators, New York City
4 min walk • The Society of Illustrators is a professional society based in New York City. It was founded in 1901 to promote the art of illustration and, since 1959, has held an annual exhibition.
~1310 ftN
Museum, Art museum, History museum
Asia Society, New York City
7 min walk • The Asia Society is a non-profit organization that focuses on educating the world about Asia. It has several centers in the United States and around the world.
~1380 ftW
Synagogue, Modernist architecture
Fifth Avenue Synagogue, New York City
7 min walk • The Fifth Avenue Synagogue is an Orthodox Jewish synagogue located at 5 East 62nd Street between Fifth and Madison Avenues in the Upper East Side neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City.
~1390 ftSW
Church
Christ Church United Methodist, New York City
7 min walk • Christ Church, United Methodist is a United Methodist church on the Upper East Side of Manhattan in New York City.
~1390 ftSE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Church of Our Lady of Peace, New York City
7 min walk • The Church of Our Lady of Peace is a historic Roman Catholic parish church of the Archdiocese of New York, located at 239-241 East 62nd Street between Second and Third Avenues in the Upper East Side neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City.
~1790 ftN
Museum
Frick Art Reference Library, New York City
9 min walk • The Frick Art Reference Library is the research arm of The Frick Collection. Its reference services have temporarily relocated to the Breuer building at 945 Madison Avenue, called Frick Madison, during the renovation of the Frick's historic buildings at 10 East 71st Street in New York City.
~820 ftNW
Street
66th Street, New York City
4 min walk • 66th Street is a crosstown street in the New York City borough of Manhattan with portions on the Upper East Side and Upper West Side connected across Central Park via the 66th Street transverse. West 66th Street is notable for hosting the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts between Broadway and Columbus Avenue.
~890 ftN
Museum, Art gallery
Americas Society, New York City
5 min walk • The Americas Society is an organization dedicated to education, debate, and dialogue on the Americas. It is located at 680 Park Avenue on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, and was established by David Rockefeller in 1965.
~1490 ftNW
Monuments and statues
107th Infantry Memorial, New York City
8 min walk • The 107th Infantry Memorial is an outdoor bronze sculpture and memorial located at the intersection of East 67th Street and Fifth Avenue in Central Park, in Manhattan, New York, which honors members of the 107th Infantry who died during World War I.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is China Institute open?

China Institute is open:

Monday 9 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 5 pm
Thursday 9 am - 5 pm
Friday 9 am - 5 pm
Saturday 9 am - 5 pm
Sunday 9 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to China Institute?

Nearby attractions include Church of St. Vincent Ferrer, New York City (2 min walk), Park Avenue Armory, New York City (2 min walk), Central Presbyterian Church, New York City (3 min walk), Anita Shapolsky Gallery, New York City (3 min walk).

How to get to China Institute by public transport?

The nearest stations to China Institute:

Metro

Lexington Avenue–63rd Street • Lines: <F>, F, Q (4 min walk)
68th Street–Hunter College • Lines: <6>, 4, 6 (4 min walk)

Bus

2 Av/E 66 St • Lines: M15 (7 min walk)
East 60th Street & Lexington Avenue • Lines: Q32 (7 min walk)

Train

Grand Central Terminal (29 min walk)