Austrian Cultural Forum

New York, United States

4.3

Closed now

7 reviews

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Telephone:
+1 212-319-5300
Website:
www.acfny.org
Address:
11 E 52nd St, New York, NY, 10022
b/t 5th Ave & Madison Ave
Midtown East
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:
360 ft53rd Street-5th Avenue (E,M)
940 ftparada del Bus M3
0.2 mi51st Street (6)
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Bike Parking
Yes
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Good for Kids
Yes
Wi-Fi
Free
By Appointment Only
No

Today

Today 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Closed now
Local time (New York) 00:53 Friday, 29 November 2024

Business hours

Monday 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Tuesday 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Wednesday 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Thursday 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Friday 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Saturday 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Sunday 10:00 am – 6:00 pm

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7 reviews of Austrian Cultural Forum

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Place rating: 4
Yonkers, NY
It’s difficult to complain about a cultural center that presents world-​class performances in mid-​town NYC for free! Over the years since it opened in a building designed for the purpose, the programming, like the resident directors, has changed, and in keeping with the town-​house width profile of the building the spaces, including the «auditorium,» are compact. The seating isn’t slopped, so on occasion sight lines can be difficult, but the acoustics are good and the crowds usually enthusiastic. In the last year we’ve enjoyed evenings ranging from a screening of Homme Less with the director and star in attendance, to a concert of music with Persian roots by Sehrang to an evening of cabaret and songs from Theresienstadt. There is also an active visual arts program with displays spread over parts of three floors and a library. Because of the building’s narrowness elevator access is a challenge and requires assistance; facilities are in the basement level.
Place rating: 4
New York, NY
There is some interesting, excellent free programming of the arts and culture at the ACF. It’s situated near transportation and there are a few good eats here and there. The building itself is quite interesting in terms of the layout. It’s vertically advantageous with views of the streets — it could be a good venue space for small events. I definitely plan to return to take advantage of the ACF’s offerings and recommend a visit!
Place rating: 5
Margareten, Vienna, Austria
The Austrian Cultural Forum is a must see in New York City. The building designed by famed Austrian-​American architect Raimund Abraham is a classic of modern architecture. It is only 25 feet wide and yet it rises 24 stories. Yes, you did read that right! And inside it are exhibition spaces, concert halls, and a library among other offices.
There’s a tremendous cultural program offered free of charge to the public throughout the year. So many of the most creative artists from Austria perform here. Of course this is the New York hub for Austrians, Austrian-​Americans, and peoples from the former countries of the Habsburg Empire (i.e. Mitteleuropa). But anyone is welcome to enjoy the many free events and exhibitions and marvel at the building’s architecture!
Place rating: 4
Manhattan, NY
I regularly make reservations and come for the free jazz music events here and am always pleased with the various talents and creative spins on the genre. I’m a fan
Place rating: 5
Manhattan, NY
I have been to this place several times for gallery openings, chamber music, and culture exhibits… Most of the events were free but highly refined and culture oriented. The last exhibit I went to was about affordable housing design in Wien. I was impressed and learned a lot.
Place rating: 4
Staten Island, NY
Went here earlier today in order to see what turned out to be an absolutely brilliant documentary about Austro-​Hungarian journalist and activist Karl Pfeifer. While I was there I explored their latest exhibition, Alpine Desire, which focused on the aesthetic depiction of the Alps by Austrian and American artists over the past two centuries. Overall, I left the ACF extremely impressed, and wouldn’t hesitate to return in the future.
Place rating: 4
New York, NY
This organization houses a multi-​level gallery which is currently (1÷22÷08 — 5÷10÷08) offering an exhibit titled ‘Under Pain of Death,’ an exploration of capital punishment. There are also free screenings of thematically related films.
The Forum is centrally located, near Rockefeller Center, in a compact, sleekly pristine venue designed by Austrian born architect Raimund Abraham. Cultural presentations comprise music, visual arts, architecture and design and Web projects, literature, film and video.
On my recent visit, the staffers were extremely polite and attentive, though somewhat austere. Of course, this could be attributed to the nature of the exhibit, which, while riveting, will not send anyone out humming «The hills are alive…»