[1] Scandinavia House, located on 58 Park Avenue, Manhattan, was opened in 2000 by the American-Scandinavian Foundation (ASF) as a center for Nordic culture in the United States.

Polshek Partnership Architects was contracted to design the new and modern Scandinavia House According to the New York Times, the president of the ASF, Edward P. Gallagher, stated that it was a "fully public building".

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.

Scandinavia House includes the 168-seat Victor Borge Hall for performances, lectures, and film screenings, a 3rd Floor Gallery presenting ongoing exhibitions of major artists from the Nordic countries, the Heimbold Family Children's Learning Center, which offers regular programs and activities for children and families, and the Halldór Laxness Library.

It has an adjoining garden terrace with quartzite stone and wood details, offers a setting for outdoor receptions and meeting breaks.

[7] Exhibitions are presented alongside related programming including symposia, panel discussions, films, lectures, and art workshops.

Located on the first floor of Scandinavia House is Björk Cafe & Bistro operated by chef Ulrika Bengtsson and Sabina Lindmark serving Nordic fusion.

Poulson was a Danish-American who owned a successful iron manufacturing company, Pulsen & Eger whose name was later changed to Heckla, after an active Volcano in Iceland.

The aim of the organization was to support cultural activities by funding a wide array of fellowships, grants, internships, and published materials.

The Foundation is governed by a board of trustees of individuals from the United States and Scandinavia, representing diverse interests yet linked by personal or professional ties to the Scandinavian countries.

The five Nordic Heads of State serve as the organization's patrons - Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden, Harald V of Norway, Frederik X of Denmark, Guðni Thorlacius Jóhannesson, and Sauli Ninistö.