Saturday Morning Storytime
June 13
Professional storytellers bring Hans Christian Andersen's tales to life at his Central Park statue every Saturday morning. Kids gather for free performances of The Little Mermaid, Thumbelina, and more classics.
Decorative Exhibition
Decorative ExhibitionHans Christian Andersen Monument
Upper East Side
Every summer Saturday at 11 AM, professional storytellers gather at the Hans Christian Andersen statue to spin tales of The Ugly Duckling and The Little Mermaid. Kids can climb onto the bronze sculpture while parents enjoy one of Central Park's most charming traditions, running since 1957.
Summer storytelling tradition
Climbable bronze statue
Interactive literary landmark
Free family activity
Tips
📚"I am shocked this is not packed"
🦆statue shows Andersen reading The Ugly Duckling
⛵pair with model boat sailing at nearby Conservatory Water
Upcoming at Hans Christian Andersen Monument
Saturday, Jun 13
Hans Christian Andersen Storytelling
June 13 at 11am
Gather around the bronze statue at Conservatory Pond for free Saturday storytelling sessions featuring Andersen classics and folk tales from around the world. Professional storytellers bring The Ugly Duckling, The Emperor's New Clothes, and international myths to life for kids sprawled on the grass.
Hans Christian Andersen Monument
Upper East SideOpen
Decorative ExhibitionDecorative ExhibitionEvery summer Saturday at 11 AM, professional storytellers gather at the Hans Christian Andersen statue to spin tales of The Ugly Duckling and The Little Mermaid. Kids can climb onto the bronze sculpture while parents enjoy one of Central Park's most charming traditions, running since 1957.
Summer storytelling tradition
Climbable bronze statue
Interactive literary landmark
Free family activity
Tips
📚"I am shocked this is not packed"
🦆statue shows Andersen reading The Ugly Duckling
⛵pair with model boat sailing at nearby Conservatory Water
Upcoming at Hans Christian Andersen Monument
Saturday, Jun 13
Saturday Morning Storytime
June 13
Professional storytellers bring Hans Christian Andersen's tales to life at his Central Park statue every Saturday morning. Kids gather for free performances of The Little Mermaid, Thumbelina, and more classics.
Hans Christian Andersen Storytelling
June 13 at 11am
Gather around the bronze statue at Conservatory Pond for free Saturday storytelling sessions featuring Andersen classics and folk tales from around the world. Professional storytellers bring The Ugly Duckling, The Emperor's New Clothes, and international myths to life for kids sprawled on the grass.