In compliance with the NYC mandate, proof of vaccination is required. PLAN YOUR VISIT. close-button Mobile Menu Button ABOUT THE COLLECTION The Rubin Museum’s preeminent collection of Himalayan art includes over 3,800 objects spanning more than 1,500 years to the present day. Included are works of art of great quality and depth from the Tibetan plateau, with examples from related surrounding regions including Nepal, Bhutan, India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, China and Mongolia. The Himalayas are the highest mountains in the world and form an imposing geographical barrier. This has created a cultural threshold between the region and the other great cultures of Asia, allowing for the flourishing of distinctly Himalayan artistic traditions.The museum’s collection primarily comprises scroll paintings (thangka) and sculptures from the region but also includes masks, textiles, illuminated manuscripts, and other objects. The Rubin Museum currently features the permanent collection in two remarkable exhibitions. Gateway to Himalayan Art features a wide range of art objects intended to introduce this rich heritage. At this exhibition, visitors can become acquainted with the common visual language of Himalayan art, the materials and techniques used in creating these works, and the principal purposes for producing them. The variety and quality of Himalayan artistic traditions represented in the Rubin Museum’s collection is highlighted in Masterworks: Jewels of the Collection. This exhibition introduces the main branches and styles of Himalayan art, their resonance and dialogue with neighboring traditions, and major developments over the last millennium. Browse Collection Highlights Browse the Rubin Publications HAPPENING TODAY Senior Thursday Monthly event for visitors 65 and older 10:00 AM Virtual Senior Tour Shrine Room Projects 11:30 AM Gateway to Himalayan Art June 11, 2021 – June 5, 2023 On View Awaken A Tibetan Buddhist Journey Toward Enlightenment March 12, 2021 – January 3, 2022 On View Masterworks A Journey Through Himalayan Art January 29, 2021 – January 8, 2024 On View Shrine Room Projects Rohini Devasher/Palden Weinreb November 12, 2021 – October 30, 2023 On View The Tibetan Buddhist Shrine Room October 11, 2019 – January 1, 2022 On View Mandala Lab Where emotions can turn to wisdom October 1, 2021 – October 1, 2031 On View Browse Full Calendar THE RUBIN MUSEUM OF ART 150 West 17th St. New York, NY 10011 (212) 620-5000 HOURS Monday Closed Tuesday Closed Wednesday Closed Thursday 11:00 AM — 5:00 PM 10:00 AM — 11:00 AM Senior and high risk hours Friday 11:00 AM — 10:00 PM Saturday/Sunday 11:00 AM — 5:00 PM The Mandala Lab is reserved for family programming from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM every Sunday. The Museum is closed on Christmas, Thanksgiving, and New Year's Day. The Museum closes one hour early on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve. SITE LINKS Visit Us Event Calendar Current Exhibitions Tours and Groups Learn Accessibility Dine Membership Donate Rent the Rubin For Press Contact Us Terms & Conditions Report an Issue facebook twitter instagram youtube trip advisor RSS