Rubin Museum of Art

Opened in 2004, with Donald and Shelley Rubin’s private collection of Himalayan art at its core, the Rubin Museum of Art is a one-of-a-kind museum experience with immersive exhibits which encourage a path of personal discovery and a feeling of unity in diversity. A unique space to sit back and contemplate ideas that are beyond history and culture, the museum also offers a diverse range of exhibitions and programs, like films and concerts.

While the museum displays art and artifacts from India and its neighbouring regions, its main focus is on Tibetan art, including a Tibetan Shrine Room.

With the original spiral staircase still in space, observe the flow of the museum’s layout, while you examine the numerous murals, sculptures, and paintings. This impressive collection of Himalayan and Tibetan art tells the story of an entire culture based on artistic traditions. While the museum’s collection mostly comprises of scrolls, sculptures, and artwork, you will also find masks, manuscripts, and textiles.

Focused on helping viewers make personal discoveries and make connections between modern life and Himalayan ideas and traditions, The Rubin Museum of Art provides the right platform with its extensive collection and stunning exhibitions.

Must-see

• The Tibetan Buddhist Shrine Room
• The OM Room
• 13th century Nepalese sculpture of the divine Hindu couple Shiva and Parvati
• 19th century terracotta sculpture of a local god of the land, Kula Kari

Current exhibitions

• The World is Sound (until January 8, 2018)
• Henri Cartier-Bresson: India in Full Frame (until January 29, 2018)
• Masterworks of Himalayan Art (until March 26, 2018)
• Gateway to Himalayan Art (until May 28, 2018)
• Sacred Spaces: The Road to... and the Tibetan Buddhist Shrine Room (until October 15, 2018)