The Rubin Museum of Art

I was finally thrilled to be able to visit the Rubin Museum of Art on a recent trip to the city. It again was one of those places on my to do list! What a fantastic place, and so relaxing with all the Asian art and Buddha statues. 

Here is their Mission: 

The Rubin Museum of Art is a dynamic environment that stimulates learning, promotes understanding, and inspires personal connections to the ideas, cultures, and art of Himalayan Asia.

They have a lovely cafe, Café Serai, which smelled amazing when I visited, and I need to go back to try some of the wonderful Asian inspired menu. I just love all the spices they use in cooking, and they are so healthy for you too. 

Information from their website: 

The Rubin Museum’s preeminent collection of Himalayan art includes over 3,200 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.

This photo came out so well I think I am getting one made framed for my home. So beautiful! 

The Tibetan Buddhist Shrine Room provides an immersive experience inspired by a traditional shrine that would be used for offering, devotion, prayer, and contemplation. It was amazing to sit here and just relax and be. This exhibit will be running until October 17, 2016. It is a must see for sure! 

There will be a separate post for their gift shop which is AMAZING! You can visit the gift shop and restaurant without visiting the museum, if you wish. 

The Rubin Museum of Art
150 West 17th Street
New York, NY 10011

Rubin Museum Hours 
Monday 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 11:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
Thursday 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Friday 11:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.
Saturday/Sunday 11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
The Museum is closed on Christmas, Thanksgiving, and New Year’s Day.

The shop and Café Serai are open during all Museum hours and do not require an admission ticket to visit. Café Serai temporarily suspends service on Friday afternoons from 4:15–6:00 p.m. to prepare for the evening’s K2 Lounge.

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Rubin Museum Annual Block Party

RUBIN MUSEUM ANNUAL BLOCK PARTY

Celebrate Nepal’s monsoon festivals with art-making, performances,

Himalayan street food, and more

New York, NY – The Rubin Museum of Art will host its annual summer Block Party, a day of family art-making, music and dance performances, and free admission to the Museum. Inspired by the Rubin’s exhibition, “Nepalese Seasons: Rain and Ritual,” activities and performances will celebrate Nepal’s festivals, nature, and culture, with connections to the art and ideas of the region. Create rainsticks, flower garlands, and celebrate Nepal’s monsoon throughout the afternoon!

Activities include:

• Art-making activities inspired by Nepal’s seasonal festivals and monsoon rituals — rainsticks, frog masks, pinwheels, hybrid animals, prayer flags, flower garlands, and more
• Nepalese-inspired music and dance performances by artists including Dikyi, Brooklyn Raga Massive, and Acha Himalayan Sisterhood
• Educational activities led by Adhikaar and other Himalayan cultural groups, including traditional Nepali dress demonstration
• Family yoga instruction
• Museum tours and gallery searches for families
• Henna tattoos

Refreshments available for purchase:

• Himalayan street food, including samosas, chutney sandwiches, and fruit lassis by Café Serai
• Artisan ice cream from Van Leeuwen

Event is free and open to the public (includes FREE admission to the museum all day) and will happen rain or shine

Details:                rubinmuseum.org/blockparty

Event Date:        Sunday, July 17, 2016

Time:                    1-4pm ET

Location:             W. 17^th Street between 6^th and 7^th Avenues

(Block will be closed to traffic)

The Rubin Museum of Art is located at 150 W. 17^th Street, New York, NY 10011

Social Media:    #RubinBlockParty

About the Rubin Museum of Art

The Rubin Museum of Art is an arts oasis and cultural hub in New York City’s vibrant Chelsea neighborhood that inspires visitors to make powerful connections between contemporary life and the art and ideas of the Himalayas and neighboring regions including India. With a diverse array of thought-provoking exhibitions and programs—including films, concerts, and on-stage conversations—the Rubin provides immersive experiences that encourage personal discoveries and spark new ways of seeing the world. Emphasizing cross-cultural connections, the Rubin is a space to contemplate the big questions that extend across history and span human cultures.

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