Designed by the internationally-renowned Polshek Partnership Architects (now Ennead Architects) and inaugurated in October 2000, Scandinavia House: The Nordic Center in America is the headquarters of the American-Scandinavian Foundation (ASF) and the site of the ASF’s cultural and educational programming, offering a wide range of programs that illuminate the culture and vitality of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden. Scandinavia House offerings include diverse exhibitions and film series, as well as concerts and other performances, readings, lectures, symposia, language courses, and children’s activities. Explore spaces in the building on a self-guided tour, including the third-floor gallery and the current exhibition, “Narrative Threads: Works by Eight Nordic Artists”, which presents multi-media artwork by Nordic artists who are distinguished by their innovative use of natural, synthetic, and digital materials; as well as the lower-level Victor Borge Hall, dedicated to the legendary Danish entertainer, which features films, concerts, and performing arts; the second floor Volvo Hall event and reception space; the interactive Heimbold Family Children’s Playing and Learning Center (Sunday only); and the Halldór Laxness Library.