The Rubin Museum of Art

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Photograph: Courtesy Rubin Museum of Art/Ben Hider

Opened in 2004, this six-story museum (once home to Barneys New York) houses Donald and Shelley Rubin’s impressive collection of Himalayan art and artifacts, as well as large-scale temporary exhibitions.

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Venue name: The Rubin Museum of Art
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Visit Website Call Venue 212-620-5000
Address: 150 W 17th St
NY
10011
Cross street: at Seventh Ave
Opening hours: Mon, Thu 11am–5pm; Wed 11am–9pm; Fri 11am–10pm; Sat, Sun 11am–6pm
Transport: Subway: 1 to 18th St
Price: $15, seniors and students $10, under 12 free. Fri 6–10pm free
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    "Gateway to Himalayan Art"

    Do you enjoy the Rubin but feel a bit lost within the dizzying array of deities that figure in its works? This exhibition is the perfect initiation to the wide cast of characters that, by turns, traipse gleefully and skulk threateningly through Himalayan...

    Exhibitions Until Monday May 13 2019
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    "Faith and Empire: Art and Politics in Tibetan Buddhism"

    The Rubin's new exhibition explores how art, religion and the occult influenced the coronation and reigns of Tibetan rulers from the 8th through 19th century. Boasting over 60 artifacts, the tour looks back on a little-known saga in history, during which...

    Friday February 1 2019 - Monday July 15 2019

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A really cool museum-it is one of the biggest collections of Tibetan and Buddhist art in the world. There were a lot of artifacts that I had never seen anything like in my life. The only cons for me are that it is in no way interactive or engaging and is very old-school museum inside. But the space is nice and you will definitely see a lot of beautiful art and artifacts.

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