Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre

Central Park, Manhattan

Credit: Courtesy of City Parks Foundation

Situated in Central Park since 1877, the Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre offers architectural charm and marionette performances for families from all over New York City, as well as those visiting from elsewhere. On OHNY Weekend, the cottage will be open from 10am to 4pm on Saturday and Sunday. A video presentation showcasing the history of the Swedish Cottage and puppeteers will be shown at 11am, 1pm, and 3pm, followed by a short performance of _The Dandelion’s Wish_ by author, illustrator, and Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre puppeteer Fatima Sambo Schoenfelder. Based on the children’s picture book of the same name, _The Dandelion’s Wish_ is a family-friendly table top puppet performance for dreamers and explorers of all ages!

Situated in Central Park since 1877, the Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre offers architectural charm and marionette performances for families from all over New York City, as well as those visiting from elsewhere.

On OHNY Weekend, the cottage will be open from 10am to 4pm on Saturday and Sunday. A video presentation showcasing the history of the Swedish Cottage and puppeteers will be shown at 11am, 1pm, and 3pm, followed by a short performance of _The Dandelion’s Wish_ by author, illustrator, and Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre puppeteer Fatima Sambo Schoenfelder. Based on the children’s picture book of the same name, _The Dandelion’s Wish_ is a family-friendly table top puppet performance for dreamers and explorers of all ages!

1877

79th Street and West Drive Central Park
New York, NY 10024