Welcome

Queen Sofía Spanish Institute was founded in 1954 to promote the understanding of Spanish culture, past and present, and its influence in the Americas through a variety of programs. As the Center for American-Spanish Affairs, the Institute organizes lectures, symposia, luncheons and dinner meetings to discuss economic, political and social issues of concern to Spain, the European Union, Latin America and the United States. The Institute also offers language instruction and hosts numerous exhibitions and cultural events related to Spain and Latin America.

Queen Sofía Spanish Institute is located at 684 Park Avenue, a landmark neo-Federal townhouse designed by McKim, Mead & White completed in 1927. The building has been home to Queen Sofía Spanish Institute since 1965, when it was donated by Margaret Rockefeller Strong de Larraín, Marquesa de Cuevas.

 

 

 

Events at the Institute

Upcoming Events

  • ART EXIBITION - October 19, 2007 – November 17, 2007
    “Madrid Fashion Week” Provided by the Association of Creative Designers of Spain
  • OPEN HOUSE - November 9, 2007
    New students who register at the Open House will receive 10% discount.
    Please RSVP mhorn@queensofiasi.org or call (212) 628-0420
  • ART EXIBITION - November 28, 2007 – February 2, 2008
    “Mallorcan Landscapes. The Es Baluard Museu d’Art Modern i Contemporani de Palma Collection”

For more information please visit Calendar of Events

 

Gold Medal Gala 2007

honoring

President William Jefferson Clinton
Penélope Cruz

Thursday, November 29th, 2007
583 Park Avenue
Black Tie

Reservations must be in by Monday, November 19th, 2007
Please reserve

 

Directions:
To arrive at the Institute, take the #6 subway to 68th Street (Hunter College) and walk one block west to Park Avenue.

By Bus, take the Crosstown #67 or #72; the Uptown Bus on Madison Avenue or 3rd Avenue; the Downtown Bus on 5th Avenue or Lexington Avenue.

Parking:
Parking is available in the vicinity around the Institute and is free of charge after 7:00 p.m. Commercial parking is also available and can be found at the following locations: 68th Street (between Lexington and 3rd), 67th Street (between 2nd and 3rd) and 69th Street (Madison and Park).