May 25, 2012
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Rubin Museum of Art
(between Avenue of the Americas and Seventh Avenue)
New York, NY 10011
Tel: (212) 620-5000
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Free for members and children under 12; free for seniors the first Monday of each month
Wed: 11 am – 7 pm
Fri: 11 am – 10 pm
Sat, Sun: 11 am – 6 pm
The museum, which opened in October 2004, boasts a collection of more than 1,500 paintings and sculptures and other examples of art from the Himalayas and the surrounding regions dating from the 2nd to the 21st centuries.
The exhibitions are organized in a way that appeals both to art connoisseurs and the general public. Exhibitions include the historical, social and political contexts of the works and ExploreArt Galleries provides visitors with a behind-the-scenes look at how the art was originally made. Recent exhibitions at the museum have included Bardo: The Tibetan Art of Death; Visions of the Cosmos; and From the Land of the Gods (Nepalese art).
The Rubin Museum also hosts school programs, film screenings and concerts.
student membership $45
Free admission 6-10 pm
Seniors receive free admission the first Monday of the month, including a free film screening at 1 pm, as well as 10 percent discount on select items in the gift shop and cafe. Call Group Visits Office for more information, (212) 620-5000, x345.
A special $45 discounted membership rate for educators. Please present faculty ID.
- Directions: Subway: A, C, E, F, L, M, 1, 2, 3 to 14th Street; 1 to 18th Street
- ADA Compliant Restrooms
- Audio Guides
- Box Office
- Coat Check
- Disability Access: Fully accessible
- Disability Assistance:
Hearing: Request assisted listening devices for programs and special events in advance. American Sign Language interpreted tours available. Call (212) 620-5000, x354 for more information.
Mobility: Request a wheelchair at admissions desk or reserve one by calling (212) 620-5000, x375 on the day of your visit.
Vision: Large-print labels available for every exhibit. Free Verbal Imaging and Touch tours. Service animals are permitted throughout the museum. - Gift Shops: Handmade Tibetan dolls, toys, jewelry, books, textiles, stationery and more.
- On-Site Food: Cafe@RMA offers a wide range of savories, sweets, teas, coffee, and alcoholic beverages, designed by acclaimed chef Vikas Khanna
- Space Rental
- Tours: Free daily tours and group tours. Schedule group tours two weeks in advance by calling (212) 620-5000, x345
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Fri, May 25, 2012 – Wed, Oct 28, 2015 Translate Himalayan art into imaginative movement and sound inspired by yoga, Indian dance, and music. Children and adults explore art through their bodies, creating a balance of tranquility and excitement through breathing exercises and movement-based games while developing coordination, balance, visual literacy, and sense of rhythm.
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Rubin Museum of Art: RMA Teens
Ongoing Participants get a behind-the-scenes look at how a museum operates, explore career paths in the arts, gain valuable public speaking and leadership skills, and get insider access to one of the best collections of Himalayan art in the world.
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Hero, Villain, Yeti: Tibet in Comics
Fri, Dec 9, 2011 – Mon, June 11, 2012 What do Mickey Mouse, Buddha, Lara Croft and the Green Lama have in common? Tibet. This exhibition features the most complete collection of comics related to Tibet ever assembled, with examples ranging from the 1940s to the present.