[1] Trygve Lie Gallery was established to promote Norwegian American culture and Scandinavian art to a broad audience in New York City.
On September 19, 2003, the gallery was opened by the former Norwegian Ambassador to the United States, Knut Vollebæk.
Trygve Lie Gallery has exhibited a number of leading Norwegian and Scandinavian artists.
In addition to exhibiting art and documentary projects, the gallery space is used for recitals, conferences, and performances.
There are maintaining connections to the United Nations Headquarters which is situated ten blocks south of the gallery.