Reviews of Rubin Museum of Art (Museum)

Lee Gaul

I was very impressed with the well thought-out exhibition which incorporated every part of the museum in it's scope. From the grand swirling staircase, to the food in the cafe and on every floor. Wonderfully curated collection of historical and contemporary pieces staged with excellent contextual information. A must visit museum!

ShellCatBrooks

Love this museum, went on a class trip. Beautiful art work, cute gift shop. I want to go back

jummy

Cute. Has a nice cafe for food and drinks. Interesting art. Went for a panel talk and it was full but still felt intimate due to the set up. I think that they have a theme for the year and the panel discussions are based of different aspects of that theme. Very interesting and def will be back.

Daniel Harrell

Great experience and a very knowledgeable free tour of the history of buddhism across different exhibitions

Vesselina Nikiforova

Went to Run bin museum for free Friday and happy hour. And wandered around the exhibition. Wonderfully curated with a lot of explanations. Planning to go again next Friday.

jean-luc casano

A must see while visiting New York City!!!! Had a bite a the cafe, the food was tasty and balanced

Avena Sanassie

It's a beautiful Asian Art Museum with breath-taking art work and a lot of interactive installations. There are 6 floors filled with statues, paintings, silk art and limited time installations. I was here for an evening event, it was interesting and very well executed. The staff members are very helpful. The gift shop has so many unique treasures and the staff is exceptionally knowledgeable and helpful. Overall, it was a great trip and I learned so much in terms of history and art. You should definitely check it out. They also offer specials and a lot of different interactive events for families.

Sophia Beceiro

Beautiful museum with so many wonderful pieces. I love spending hours in here, and bringing friends and family.

nikki york

I attended a very engaging talk. It is worth looking at the Rubin's events.

Visweshwar Ganesh

A hidden gem. The museum has a lot of artifacts of interest and we'll laid out. You can spend around 2-3 hours if you were to read things in detail The staff was very courteous and helpful. I would recommend this to anyone.

owolabi olufemi

Cant stop viewing it I love the arena

James Carton

This is a beautiful gallery with some very interesting exhibitions. Your ticket lasts for a year so you can revisit, making it good value. The guides are helpful and knowledgeable and the facilities are also clean and pleasant

Pema Gyamtsho

It is one of most beautiful museum of art in NYC. I thoroughly enjoyed every piece and those creative exhibitions. The best of everything is it allows to take memories with you by taking pictures. I have huge collection of the exhibits which gave me new idea and additional knowledge. It focuses more on Asian and Himalayan art and I could also view few pieces from Bhutan too! A great place to visit if you are in NYC and learn on Himalayan Buddhism art and related culture and traditions.

Charlotte

Absolutely amazing. I wasn't sure if I'd enjoy this museum as I wasn't too keen on the Rockefeller collection in the Asia society and museum, however the Rubin museum explains everything so succinctly anwd clearly that it's impossible not to be interested, intrigued and absorbed - I don't even know anything about Buddhism etc! As a lover of modern and contemporary art, I am very surprised that my favourite museum in new York has not been Whitney, MoMA, Guggenheim, but the Rubin museum! Bring your debit card, the shop is amazing beyond belief .......

daniel song

loved their Tibetan exhibit.

Abhi Gupta

Honestly surprised at how much I liked this museum. The general atmosphere of rich-white-person-discovers-the-orient that dominates the gift shop (expensive Om throw pillows, Herman Hesse novels, etc etc) was thankfully absent in the exhibits themselves. The museum takes its area of focus (Buddhism) seriously and has a good mix of historic pieces and work by contemporary artists. As an added bonus, it's free Friday evenings.

Herbert K

If you have any connection or curiosity about the history and herstory of the middle east, this is a terrific place for you to spend a day. . If you are a real buff, try to visit the Jewish History Museum around the corner on West 16th.

Barrett McCormick

A grand collection of Buddhist art. A sacred sense of peace. A Tibetan temple. Prayer wheels. Knowledgeable staff.

Binx C

Top notch museum in NYC emphasizing on Himalayan culture and art. Moreover, they put on more innovative contemporary exhibitions in contrast with classic historical artifacts.

Carl Camenisch

It's more about the religion and culture of Tibetan Buddhism.

Kyuwon Lee

A stunning and full-of-surprise museum located in the charming neighborhood. Definitely a top-notch cultural hub that's more than competent enough to be coupled with any museums or galleries in the world in the similar scale.

S.I. Noebels

One of my favorite museums. So serene, I could stay there all day gazing at the Buddha's.

Robert

Small and easy to navigate. Nice exhibits.

Dilan Badshah

Beautifully done museum with Tibet/Buddhist art. The building and layout is modern and very well done. I recommend starting from top floor and working your way down.

Seema Suri

Sundays are free family art projects. Lots of great ideas and friendly staff.

Mic Bazzini

Gift shop is great! Bought this Lotus flower. I really like the lighting. Each floor has rooms that lead to other rooms full of intricate Himalayan artifacts. Enjoyed hanging out on the first floor with a coffee from the cafe.

Jorge Enriquez

I came in with a friend looking for a experience of Art that was interactive as well as educational. This museum offered all I was looking for. Filled with ancient art from the Himalayas and surrounding countries. I was blessed with a abundance of beauty and also was able to enjoy a quiet sit in the Temple space they have there for all to see. I really had a nice time and when done, one can enjoy a nice tea with a meal or a drink and a meal on the lobby level. Gift store has lots if goodies to peek at and a great book store as well.

Richard Busser

If you are visitng the city don't forget to check the Robin Museum of Art. You will find really interesting art innovations who are one of a kind. I had great experience and I hope all of you to enjoy this museum like me. In this area you will find a lot of good restaurants if you get hungry or just to take a drink.

Tom Long

The free Fridays are full, but during the week it's very peaceful.

Richard Gates

The Rubin Museum specializes in Himalayan art, and has a fantastic collection of items from around that part of the world. It is set on 6 floors in a building that has great character and design but to it's previous use with a great circular staircase in the middle. There is also a very nice restaurant in the museum. Yo u could easily stay a whole day and enjoy it.

osama manzar

Private museum, beautiful, great ambience, broad and open space; you cannot only watch and experience great expos of arts artists but also sit and relax, enjoy restaurant, mouth watering food, and even have long hours of working space and enjoy the climax of Asia centric gift shop.

Harry Zupnik

Small museum. Very focused but "dry" until docent, Laura, brought it alive, made it engaging and enjoyable.

Ananda Spice

Beautiful place.

O Gandharva Trusheim

Tibetan art and interactive sound, light meditation screen! Phenomenal!

Mark Kirschbaum

A very special place in Manhattan. A must visit.

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I was Walking by this museum and had to try it out. I discovered their modern refreshments and nice space. Great to bring girlfriends here and have a stop for refreshments and chat away. Nice to take a break while you are in the area.

Matthew Freihaut

Great collection of Tibetan art. Nice size too! You can go slowly through and be finished in about two hours.

Etienne Culler

Wonderfully, interesting and well presented yet small enough to not overwhelm. Best museum gift shop in NYC.

Jennifer Arcila

I like a lot, especially because I went at Museum for k2 Friday night . Friday always admission is free from 6:00 to 10:00 PM. If you come at 6:00, you can enjoy the happy hour until 7:00 Pm with a 2-for-1 on selection drinks. Besides You can find pieces of art magnificent relatives to tibetan art. I really enjoy it

Wayne Bennett

Beautiful museum showing oriental art. Museum offers very good talks and programs on very interesting topics.

Rosemary

Wonderful museum with fantastic gift shop and cafe. The bao buns are a must try. Gift shop has wonderful unique items.

M. Goodman

Beautiful museum. This is a tranquil spot in a busy area. You can enjoy the art and the various programs or just relax in their large informal eating area.

Holly Eng

The architecture of this building is reminiscent of the "donut" nature of the Guggenheim. This means that the exhibits are displayed in the outer circle and makes it easy to navigate and ensures you will pretty much get to see everything. With that being said, it's not a big museum but does showcase an impressive collection of Asian art, specifically focusing on the Himalayan region. I am not particularly into older pieces of art so your experience will depend on your interests but it's a museum that is in a great location and is worth checking out if you are interested in this particular type of art.

Shea Bartel

Amazing oasis of Tibetan Buddhist art. Beautiful collection of paintings and sculpture in a notably tranquil environment. Hidden gem of NYC museums.

Abhilash Mohanty

Fantastic place to go see a little bit of history. A great snapshot of Asian history told in a beautiful setting. I loved every bit of it. Definitely check out the book stall downstairs. It has some really amazing stuff. The cafe in the basement was underwhelming though. Wouldn't recommend it.

Aleksandr Baranov

Very interesting museum of Hymalayan, Tibetan and Mongolian Buddhist art. They have tours at 1pm and 3pm, which appeared to be very useful for us. The museum cafe is also very good.

Alex Moulton

The Rubin has a very special, highly curated collection of Buddhist art that is very inspiring. The curators and staff create a wonderful experience that stretches across several floors and a theater, with seasonally rotating exhibits that extend themes across the year. Surprisingly, the museum flies under the radar of most New Yorkers and tourists but is absolutely worth visiting, even if the subject matter seems foreign to you. The building itself is also quite special, with a large ascending circular staircase that is very impressive. Additionally, they have a great café.

Tim Buktu

The Rubin Museum is where contemporary minds meet the art and wisdom of the Himalayas. Founded in 2004, the Rubin is located in New York City's Chelsea neighborhood fusing art, science, and human behavior to reveal fresh perspectives on our world. Through thought-provoking exhibitions presented across six gallery floors and programs in a state-of-the-art theater, including films, concerts, and on-stage conversations, the Rubin provides immersive experiences that encourage personal discovery. The tour will explore the building's history and how its current design incorporates motifs from traditional Himalayan art and culture. Having gone through multiple reincarnations, the Rubin Museum started out as tenements, was reborn as the Barneys Women's Store in the 1980s, then reborn again as the Museum it is today, the result of work by architecture firm Beyer Blinder Belle and designers Andre Putnam and Milton Glaser.

Olesya Ganicheva

This chamber museum is not too large , focused on one topic - the art of the Himalayas. Including modern vision.

raindro zest

Really great collection! Some of the best examples of Buddhist artwork I've seen.

Yan Cui

A smaller and quiet museum in the middle of a busy city. Alot of Himalayan and Nepalese art which is pretty unique.

Lyn F

Great place to go because they constantly change the exhibits which are always very interesting. It's mostly Himalayan art from all the countries in that region.

Maegan Douglas

I really enjoyed how well kept and cleanly laid out the galleries are. Every room looked perfect. No one artwork was too crowded. Great mixture of old and new art. I loved my visit!

Dawn F

Great place to meet and start a Friday evening. The bar is a bit pricey.

SHANE KONG

I always come here to meditate this place is very spiritual amazing to have it in NYC

Joe Ochterski

This is my favorite museum ever.

Marybeth Martin

Definitely worth a visit ! If you are interested in Asian/South Asian art and culture this is a lovely place to spend an afternoon. Quiet respite from the city. I do wish the café offered more authentic food. I visited during their annual festival and enjoyed the dancers.

Libby Pollak

Nice museum, not that much to see- tends to be one theme. I was there at an event. The drinks are very overpriced, food more average priced for the area

Melanie Wesslock

Amazing museum of zen and art. Sunday’s are the day to go w kids if you like free admission!

Paul Pactogie

A very impressive museum. Well worth the visit for a fabulous cultural experience.

Ericka Buyco

Beautiful museum! Came here on a Wednesday evening and it was not packed at all. We were able to leisurely enjoy every floor. I loved it and would definitely be back. Cool installations on the top floor!

evelyn rodriguez

Service was superb and upscale. My company hosted our annual holiday party here and it was a wonderful experience from beginning to end. The staff members were so kind and the ambiance was classy, artsy NY. Loved it!

Jenan Wood

Had an incredible time here. It’s free on Friday evenings so you can walk right in and have a seat. Loved the wall exhibit of anxiety vs hope. Really relatable and unites us all as humans. The exhibits about Buddhism were beautiful and pretty interesting. Loved that I can do my yoga meditation there also. The restaurant food was really good and flavorful (surprising for a museum restaurant). They have excellent cocktails and craft beers. The curry salmon was cooked perfectly. The matcha ice cream included some biscuit and candied ginger and the combo was delicious- i would recommend to anyone looking for a sweet treat for just $5. Overall a lovely visit and would definitely take my visiting relatives to this museum

Prometheus Worley

The Rubin's "Masterworks of Himalayan Artwork" exhibition is truly a "must-see"!!!

Bing Qian Tang

I am part of the teen program Summer 2018, it is a really nice program. I learned so much.

James Taylor

Very nice, some very interesting pieces, serene

marr georgilea

Totally spiritual and relaxing place

Shiv Ganesh

Good collection of South Asian art. The artwork mainly consists of paintings and bronze sculptures. Be sure to read the signs for learning more about the culture. Don't forget to see the Buddha room, which was very tranquil. If you have some time, be sure to check it out. Admission is free Friday evenings.

François Lespinasse

Great exhibition with a lot of Oriental loot. But the thought that it may have been stolen or took away from its original place is haunting me

Elsa Vicent

I was so impressed with the beautiful display that they had the music & wine ! Had a great evening.

Jeffrey Macklis

Just stopped by to kill some time. The museum is new, laid out well, with a full range of programming. They also host a happy hour at 7pm in a comfortable food court.

Mario van Gastel

Well-curated, calming experience with wonderful art and speakers.

Elizabeth K Photography

This peaceful museum became an unlikely favorite of mine. I'm neither scholar nor student of Eastern religion and tradition. Yet, I return again and again to find truly interactive installations, superior contemporary works and engaging displays of artifacts. On a recent trip, I stepped across an artist's water pond...and noticed the shrine room has expanded to include chairs and shared meditation beads. This museum is truly a model for others to follow. The cafe is excellent. The only area in need of fresh ideas is the gift shop.

KJ Bowen

Fantastic museum and respite from the bustle of New York City. Also great programming and events. Like Dream over where you sleep next to the art! Also happy hour every friday night with free DJ. Great place to meet friends and start the weekend!

Michael Wang

Simply Magical! 6 Floors, Camera-friendly, Spiral Staircase, Red-walled, Multimedia Museum of Tibetan and Himalayan art. Free admission on certain days and Happy Hours top off this great little museum. Ultimately, it's the atmosphere that encourages a shared appreciation of art and culture that makes this place so special. It is somewhat esoteric and diverse, with many interactive pieces, clear explanations of what symbols mean, and spaces that encourage discussion between guests. Definitely worth a visit!

Chris Albanese

This is one of my favorite museums in all of nyc. It’s small, intimate, and well curated. Their regular collection is excellent, so it’s worth going to the Rubin no matter what special exhibit is there. But the special exhibits tend to be fantastic too. This isn’t a museum to be missed!

Theresa Marko

Smallish sized museum of Buddhist and Tibetan art. About 5 floors and doesn't take too long to get through. Is comfortable, relaxing, and serene. The tibetan temple room is especially special. Small cafe in the entry level, had great mocha lattes!

nelli latypova

NYC must visit! The best museum about oriental art! Educational, informative, lots of items of art, aesthetically beautiful venue, so much to see, explore, learn! Friday evenings are free (from 7pm)!

Ram karki

Awesome place for knowing Hindu and Buddhism

Henry Wong

An amazing museum with a true dedication to Buddhism. Well worth at least one visit.

michael higgins

They at the Rubin do not make the museum inviting enough to visit on a regular basis. Rubin keep trying.

Linda Harris

great museum for himalayan and tibetan art. Docent led tour adds a lot to the ecperience.

Terry Ruth VanDuyn

The Rubin consistently has interesting and thought-provoking exhibits, many of which engage many of your senses. The VR exhibit I went to a few months ago was fascinating, I recorded my voice as part in the OM lab that resulted in another beautiful sound-based exhibit several months later. Always something to do and I've never been disappointed in a visit.

Stephanie Powers-delPino

I really love this museum enough that I decided to purchase a membership after my family's fourth visit. We discovered the museum during a field trip with my son. He asked to return and have been enjoying the space, programs and experience with the staff ever since. Patrons can leave a note for a future patron. Recieving your red sealed letter is a great treat and way to connect visitors to each other. The talks are excellent and organized by theme. The Sunday family events are well worth attending and the Friday night jazz and cocktail hour is the perfect way to end the week. I would highly recommend checking the Ruben out.

Chris Lord

A nice little museum full of small Asian brass deities of one sort or another. Visit on Friday evening when it's free!

Ursula Melendi

Beautifully constructed boutique museum with permanent and temporary exhibits of Asian art. Interactive exhibits well suited for young and old alike. A wonderful restaurant on the ground floor serves delicious salads, appetizers, sandwiches and main courses with an Asian influence. Mulligatawny soup is the best I have ever tasted!

John Cadorini

Fantastic collections in an impressive setting. Attached restaurant not worth the visit.

Sam dela Cruz

This is a wonderful and unique museum in Chelsea that's devoted to East Asian and Buddhist art. It's a great place to for introspection and meditation as well.

dino reyes

One of the most beautiful small museums and etc in the USA. It's a temple, gallery, museum, gift shop, hangout spot, restaurant, gorgeous place.

Tim Hand

Always a great museum to visit, with both an extensive permanent and rotating collections. Love the concept of the current staircase artwork - A Monument for the Anxious and Hopeful. Fridays the cafe turns into a great happy hour spot, with great looking food and 2-for-1 on selected drinks. In addition, Fridays are also open to the public for free! Perfect for a bit of culture with the family

Adam Parsons

Some beautiful pieces of sculpture and other artworks, mostly focussed on Tibetan Buddhist art. The recreation of a Buddhist shrine was particularly interesting. We went on a Friday evening for the late opening, and had a lovely time. The music and food really added to the atmosphere and theme of the place. More aimed at adults than families. If you want a family experience with similar content, parts of the Natural History Museum would be more appropriate.

Tom Duszyk

Nice museum. Great insight into Himalayan art.

Gregory Hillis

Best museum for Himalayan art in the world.

SONO ARIMA

I love this museum. I love Asian artifacts and culture. There little cafe's food is tasty.

Bindey Joy

I love this museum. You can find some time for yourself here to meditate, relax, have fun, engage in an event and learn something new every time when you visit!

Maria Rosario

Tibet exhibition was very interesting.

THOMAS TREADWAY

This art is so old you will miss your grandma’s grandma. The modern sound installation made me remember when when my friend was possessed with bees. Only failure is the cafe, they haven’t mastered the art nice, nor would they like to entertain the ability to listen when orders are made.

Avishek M

Great museum with some good stuffs from Himalayas.

Rochile Khan

Had an incredible time here. It’s free on Friday evenings so you can walk right in. Loved the wall of anxiety vs hope. Really unites us all as humans. The exhibits about Buddhism were beautiful and pretty interesting. The restaurant food was really good (surprising for a museum restaurant). They have good cocktails available. The curry salmon was cooked well. The matcha ice cream included some biscuit and candied ginger and the combo was delicious- i would recommend to anyone looking for a sweet treat for just $5. Overall a lovely visit!

sandra javera

I love visiting the museum. Its a small/medium sized museum, so its a great place to visit with other people while doing other things during the day. The happy hour on Friday is also a great moment for visiting with friends.

Gabriel Yarra

Fun. Get more of old and modern. Amazing art. Hip bar.

Alex G.

Found it by walking around. Good to check out some good local art.

Marina Rimsha

This is a very deep dive into Buddhist culture. A lot of statues, everything is well explained. Visiting this exhibition feels like a very great blessing. After being the whole eternity among statues and pictures you can get slightly grounded in a cafe. They serve Indian food, salads, coffee and whatever else you want. Also you can have a craft class and make your own print with wooden forms. There’s a lot of books and buddhism related items in the shop. Even puzzles with mandalas. Definitely worth visiting, especially if you’re interested in Buddhist culture.

Patricia Herrera

Excellent guide, beautiful sculptures! Love the Temple to meditate

Gilbert Blythe

Its very educational. I enjoyed the experience and thought it was a very good value. I spent 2 hours there and left with a better understanding of the culture and its religion.

Solo Mia

One of my favorite museums in NYC. It has a nice vibe, I always feel peaceful after visiting it. Was there with my mom and a 11 years old daughter - everyone enjoyed the experience. P.S there is also a bar inside the museum on a first floor

Dina Mohamed-Aly

For a small museum, the gallery space is really dedicated to their presentation !

Emily A

I go there a lot, I love the art, none of it is western art and it has a completely different style. The cafe Is also amazing and it's a great place to have lunch.

Barney Charles

Little known gem in the city when an awesome collection of Himalayan artwork

Sarit Zeltzer

A museum that is like a precious piece of jewelery with Buddha statues and others connecting East and West.

Cheryl Pashalian

Great place and marvelous food!!

Deepan Guharajan

A must see for gaining understanding and appreciation of east and South Asian art, religion, and history! Each exhibit is immaculately curated, and the cafe on the 1st floor is delish!

Anita Garg

Happened to be volunteering here one day w my colleagues, and thats when i discovered it. Small yet very nicely maintained, good security and nice cafe on ground fl.

Cristina Guzman

Nice crowd...good vibe, great art

David Nelson

The cafe is an excellent quick bite option and enjoying the artwork is peaceful

Jovi Broadus

The food was amazing. I went with my daughter and she loved it. My only complaint was the bacon was to hard but EVERYTHING else was amazing so I am giving them a 5 star nonetheless.

Claire Lees

I really enjoyed entering the museum. The galleries were amazing. Alot of interesting items and the rooms are kept in pristine condition. There is an assortment of art that will be appreciated by both younger and older people alike. Definitely go to this museum!

N. Sundari

Awesome museum. Great atmosphere on Friday nights for drinks and conversation. Close to train station. Would highly recommend.

Cherishe Cumma

I visited this museum today using a culture pass. This pass is a perk given to Library card holders who go online and reserve and retrieve tickets via the culture pass website. In my personal opinion this museum is a mix of sophistication and simplicity at its best . You have to visit this museum at least once to understand what I mean. Upon entering you will stumble upon the hostess desk. The women at this desk are accommodating but not friendly. My date and I were taking care of swiftly and then left to figure out how to navigate the museum on our own. Today we were able to access almost every floor except the second because it was under construction. Nevertheless my date and I had fun navigating through each floor . One thing we did notice was that security guards were in plain sight at all times. At first we honestly felt like we were being followed. All in all I had a great time at this museum . It took my date and I an hour to get through 5 floors of art , and when we finished we felt full of art and ready to go home and rest our feet.

Nico Kwan

A wonderful display of Himalayan art

Graham Gibbs

Fantastic museum that provides an educational introduction to Himalayan art through its rich and extensive collection. It features both historical and contemporary work and a cafe with Himalayan cuisine (and happy hour!). Don’t miss the beautiful panorama on the lowest level.

Michael Ryan

Such a wonderful place. Fit's historic with a visually contemporary environment with eastern philosophy and story. Always fresh and compelling. Highly recommend for an experience that's memorable.

Leigh Catherine

Interesting museum for Himalayan art. We went on a tour and the topic was a big of a miss but the atmosphere of the space is very welcoming. Each floor is quite small but there is a beautiful spiral staircase in the center.

Tony Sarthou

Surprised to find a lively and stylish bar / restaurant with excellent happy hour. We came for a concert (the wonderful Laura Cantrell) and stayed for the art!

Mao Fong Lim

Interesting museum with a focus on Tibetian art - both modern and ancient. I went on a Friday evening and admission was free. Check out their website for K2 nights - where they have a series of music performances and a live DJ. You might be tempted to take the elevator up and work your way down the stairs - but it's much better to go up in order. The first floor offers basic guides to understand Tibetian Buddhist art and will set the context for the rest of the visit.

Roy Lambert

Very interesting Buddhist exhibit

Laurie Pettine

An absolute gem. One of the most important new museums in NYC.

Yune Leou-On

Priceless collection and unique statues.

MARI TANAKA

Great spot to enjoy Buddhist art or just CHILL!! Seriously this museum is perfect to be just zen especially at the shrine room. I do short meditation sometimes when I'm around. Their programs like meditation classes and music shows are all fantastic that I'm so glad to be a member. Cafe is also wonderful. I'm not so crazy about their food but coffee or small snacks are good. They serve alcohol too.

Kim Schiralli

Such a beautifully calm place to expand your mind

Matt Sung

A very Zen experience. Tip: Free admission for Friday night happy hour and open until 10. Open late on Wednesday too (9pm).

Google User

Understated and underestimated museum. Great place to bring your friends to. Unique Asian art and all the pieces selected with care and knowledge. Me and a friend spent couple of hours there, enjoying the collection. That was my second time there. They do have discount for students and seniors.

Rosemary Del Orbe

The Lovely atmosphere at Café Serai with happy hour from 6pm to 7pm and admission free every Friday

Lynn Biondi

Highly recommend the current contemporary special exhibition - Clapping With Stones - the Art and Acts of Resistance. Creative, powerful. The works of worldwide contemporary artists are highlighted. Beautifully architected building, superb permanent collection of Vajrayana Buddhism art from the Himalayan areas.

Curtis Schuman

Very educational. I enjoyed the experience and thought it was a very good value. I spent 2 hours there and left with a better understanding of the culture and its religion.

Lola Perry

What a wonderful surprise for a small niche museum focused on Himalayan art. The space is immaculate and thoughtful with a lovely small cafe on the first floor.

Valentyn Bilousov

Nice place with caffee, where you can pick a glass of wine and take a good not expensive dinner before starting checking all floors with lots of really good pictures, masks, statues and lots of other stuff. I like the room with candles where you can seat and to think. I will definitely recommend to visit this place!!!

Francisco Salas

An interesting, medium sized collection

Marcus fiedtkou

Great experience! Would highly recommend to anyone even remotely interested in Buddhism and Hinduism.

Vinit Parmar

Excellent place to have a quiet conversation and eat wonderful food, and to experience beautiful artwork.

Brenda Onyango

The Wheel of Intentions.. the aura of tbe Tibetan shrine room just amazing

Dame Childe

A wonderful place for lovers of Tibetan culture and arts. I particularly love the themes of the Rubin's exhibitions and the intelligent selection of beautiful art pieces from Nepal, Tibet and North India displayed in accordance. Meditation sessions happen every Wednesday. A very unique and transforming journey in the middle of NYC.

Ilya Speranza

Such an amazing collection of Eastern art in a beautiful setting. Very spiritual place as well with a lovely cafe! All one could hope for.

Robert Kimble

It is one of the best places for family outings as well as to take kids along. The place in itself is a knowledge hub and the various arts the features of natural environment.Last week , i went here with my family and the kids in the family had a lot of fun along with learning.They have a cafeteria there so you can grab a quick meal! This is a wonderful place.

Nikki M

I absolutely love this Museum . It might not be as popular as some of the bigger museums ...but such a great place. There is always something new to experience . Relaxing and Zen. It's a must visit.

Angelo John Lewis

Educational and good non-politically correct description of the relationship between Buddhism and politics. Food at the cafe is decent, though a little pricey. A good way to spend an afternoon.

Kaitlin McClamrock

Amazing free museum with incredibly well curated collections. Went recently for the RT/SR/VS Lost Future exhibition and loved the immersive lake feature.

Michael Gantcher

Love the cafe, good food and clean and comfortable space.

Bill Leung

Very friendly staff. Pretty spacious gallery for a peaceful visit because it doesnt get very crowded. A decent amount to see if you're in the area.

YuongHuao NgLiang 吴永豪

Good experiences but is better if there doesn’t have a bar

Elizabeth Leone

It was my first time there with my college class. We were a group of about 15 and we didn't feel in the way, it was roomy enough for us to do out lesson, and it was quite enough for us to have discussions. I will be going back on my own...it was amazing!

Shayna Abramson

Beautiful building, not worth the admission fee in my opinion

Virginia Kaycoff

Extensive collection of amazing Buddhist art. Many excellent, varied, thought-provoking events, includung films, concerts, meetups, and lecture/discussions. Tempting gift shop. Very good casual restaurant/wine bar. Lovely interior architecture. Who could ask for more?

Sue Ellen Grove

I had brunch with friends in the cafe and so enjoyed the experience!

Dipika Kaushik

Awesome place with a very nice gift store. A very amazing place for asians to know how their roots are one with so many similarities in our culture...China, India, Nepal and Tibet. The shrine was so beautiful and powerful.

Greg Foote

Small museum but intriguing collection, worthwhile for sure.

Siva Muthiah

Beautiful exhibit, beatmutuful soulful place Special moments with special someone What a delight!

Gene Neyer

Well laid out. Not crowded. Excellent free app. If you like Tibet and adjacent art, good way to spend an hour or three.