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Ukrainian Institute of America

The Ukrainian Institute has a plethora of history on the culture-ridden Eastern European country of Ukraine, promoting the variety of art, music, and literature from the past centuries. In fact, you can not only be educated on but learn the Ukrainian language here. Art exhibits, concerts, films, lectures, literature readings, poetry, and even educational programs for both adults and children all contribute to the education of this fascinating yet too often forgotten culture.

Address: 2 East 79th Street
Getting there: At 5th Avenue; Subway: to 77th Street; Bus: M1, M2, M3, and M4 to Madison Avenue & East 77th Street (northbound) or 5th Avenue & East 78th Street (southbound) or M79 Select Bus Service to East 79th Street & Madison Avenue
Hours: Tue-Sun noon-6PM
Price: $10/adult, $7/senior, $5/student, children under 12 free
Website: ukrainianinstitute.org (opens in a new tab)

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