this museum is in the Chelsea area. I had passed it many times. when i finally went inside to see the collection, i was blown away. A beautiful modern inside space full of light is enhanced by a lovely cafe. The cafe & boutique gift area are accessible without having to pay the museum entrance fee. Both feature unique choices... More

This museum has an impressive collection of Himalayan art and its exhibits are up-to-date and interesting. It is designed as a typical art museum, so kids may not get a lot of enjoyment out of it, but there are several floors to explore-- one for each exhibit. There are plenty of resources spread throughout the exhibits for learning more than... More

Go on Friday night when the museum is free and there is a cocktails/appetizer service by the bookstore. Gorgeous art with great explanations - sculpture, painting, murals. Terrific bookstore with lots of Buddhist books among other things. A must do.

It was not that long ago that I first heard about the Rubin Museum. Its subject matter, art of the Himalayan lands, is of great appeal to me, and I love going there. Most recently, my wife and I went there on a date - on Friday evenings, admission is free, and they play music, which you can hear throughout... More

Great, sexy museum date. Go on a friday night when there is free admission and they play music (there's even a bar/restaurant). I'd say this is one of the best museums I've ever been to, and I've been to a lot. There are great exhibitions of things that you don't usually see in more mainstream focused museums. Hopefully the Tibetan... More

I went for K2 Friday night at the Rubin and had a lovely evening. Very very impressive collection!! The art work paints an amazing story of the Asian countries in the Himalayan region. Great learning opportunities and teaching moments threaded into the display. The photography exhibit on the bottom floor is most interesting! Admission to the galleries is free from... More

Take a previous center of material attractions and turn it into a center of detachment for material pleasures...Well Done! The museum is organized extremely well, the didactic discourses on audio as well as written materials. The experience was educational as well as intriguing and fun for the family. Leaned much about the fine points of art and history from different... More

Oh, and did I mention that building that had been occupied by Barneys New York, and the grand staircase from that era which is a fabulous entree to the museum's treasures. Clearly, I'm a fan and writing this review reminds me I need to make the trip down to Chelsea even more often to appreciate this fabulous collection again soon!

This is a well-organized collection of the art of the Himalayan region with great explanatory notes for the non-Himalayans among us. The pieces are well displayed and very interesting, and often very old (as early as 13th century) yet in good condition. There are no crowds, so you can appreciate pieces up close, and go at your own pace. This... More