Swiss Institute

Awesome place. Free entry, friendly people. This is an incredible asset to the community. Thank you.

Was getting Boba tea next door when I realized this art museum was here. I read a review and found out FREE admission. Sign me up. This space did NOT disappoint. Amazing and thought-provoking show. Rooftop garden was refreshing, and the bathroom was the cleanest in nyc! Take time out gor this hidden gem.

the patio and working space were real gems. enjoyed the space more than the actual exhibitions.

3 floors of art and a roof deck looking out on the East Village - the Swiss Institute offers Free Admission at its new home on St. Marks. The name suggests otherwise, but artists represented here come from around the globe - apparently the unifying theme among shows is that the curators foster international dialogue. SI has that in common with the neighborhood it's now in. After a tour of the galleries inside, head out into the East Village for a global sampling - Veselka (Ukrainian), Maharlika (Filipino), Xi'an (Chinese), Via Della Pace (Italian), and Mamoun's (Middle Eastern) are all within a block. In addition to the gallery space...At the entrance is a help desk with maps and exhibit pamphlets and the Printed Matter / St. Mark's shop selling artists' books and related goods. On the second floor is SI's Library and Reading Room, with an interactive visitor survey.

Pretty cool art space with roof access. They also have a nice library and working space, although not a very large size-wise.