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The Queen Sofía Spanish Institute, Inc.
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(the “Institute”) is a nonprofit corporation founded in 1954 to stimulate Americans’ interest in the art, culture, customs, language, literature and history of the Spanish speaking world.

07/06/2026

Today in Madrid, Her Majesty Queen Sofía presided over a conference on the crucial contributions of Bernardo de Gálvez and Francisco de Saavedra to the American Revolution, organized by the Queen Sofía Spanish Institute in collaboration with Fundación Reina Sofía, Academia de las Ciencias y las Artes Militares, and Teatro Real.

The event featured presentations by Gonzalo Quintero and James Giesler, highlighting Spain’s decisive role in the birth of the United States.

Following the conference, the concert “Sonidos de España y América” was performed by the Music Unit of the Spanish Royal Guard and María Dolores Gaitán, featuring works by Manuel de Falla, Fernando Lizana, and Florence Price. The concert also included the world premiere of “Gálvez Fantasy”, a new musical piece dedicated to Bernardo de Gálvez.

Photos: Casa Real

07/04/2026

🎉For the first time ever, Spain took part in New York City’s Independence Day Parade, joining the celebrations of the United States’ 250th birthday through the QSSI’s America&Spain250 initiative. 🇪🇸🇺🇸

Thank you to everyone who marched with us, and helped make this milestone possible. A special thank you to the reenactors for helping bring this history to life.

Happy 4th of July! 🎇

06/29/2026

The QSSI is proud to celebrate Professor Richard L. Kagan, member of QSSI’s Board of Directors and Academic Director of the Institute, on being named Doctor Honoris Causa by the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru.

This distinction recognizes Professor Kagan’s outstanding contribution to the study of the history and culture of Spain and the Hispanic world, as well as his distinguished academic career across the Americas and Europe.

Professor Kagan’s leadership and scholarly expertise have been instrumental in shaping the intellectual vision of America&Spain250. Congratulations, Professor Kagan, on this well-deserved honor!

06/17/2026

🎁Giveaway! Janus Films is partnering with the Queen Sofía Spanish Institute to give away five sets of two special director Q&A tickets and tote bags to Carla Simón’s Romería.

A beautifully rendered autobiographical tale, Romería is celebrated Spanish director Carla Simón’s touching portrait of family origins coming soon to theaters.

➡️How to enter?
Find the link in Janus Films + QSSI’s bio! Winners will be selected randomly and will be notified by June 24th.

No purchase necessary.

06/02/2026

Join us on July 4th! 🇺🇸🇪🇸

For the first time, America&Spain250 will march in NYC’s Independence Day Parade to celebrate 250 years of shared history and honor Spain’s contributions to American independence.

You can join in the fun too!
📍 Meeting point: Battery Park Lawn
🕐 Time: 12:15 pm
👕 Dress code: red and/or yellow
🔗 Sign up through the link in bio or on the QSSI’s website

05/18/2026

More than 200 students from schools across Madrid participated in the third Quizstory Podcast Award and explored the shared history between Spain and the United States through original podcasts. 🇪🇸🇺🇸🎙️

Organized in collaboration with the Regional Ministry of Education, Science and Universities of the Community of Madrid and the Royal Academy of History of Spain, the initiative forms part of the QSSI’s America&Spain250 programming.

The QSSI also extends its gratitude to the Embassy of the United States in Spain for its involvement in this year’s prize. The Embassy hosted a special reception for the winners, teachers, and guests at the official residence of Deputy Chief of Mission Ms. Rian Harris.

Special thanks as well to Puy du Fou España and Iberdrola for supporting the program and its educational mission.

Listen to the winning podcasts on the QSSI website (link in bio), and congratulations to all participating students, teachers, and winners!

05/12/2026

This week, at the Museo Naval, Madrid’s Naval Museum, the Queen Sofía Spanish Institute and the Fundación Museo Naval signed a collaboration agreement to continue their mutual support for the preservation and dissemination of Spanish naval history and culture. The Spanish Navy was responsible for many major historic achievements in navigation, for centuries one of the most powerful maritime forces in the world, and the QSSI and FNM are proud to continue to share this history in partnership as part of the America&Spain250 initiative.

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Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9:30am - 5pm
Wednesday	9:30am - 5pm
Thursday	9:30am - 5:30pm
Friday	9am - 5:30pm

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+12126280420

Website

http://queensofiaspanishinstitute.org/

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