Rubin Museum of Art
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We are a global museum dedicated to presenting Himalayan art and its insights.

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Donors sustain free, in-classroom art education programs for students in grades 3–12 that help build emotional resilience to navigate the complexities of today’s world.

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Projects & ExhibitionsProjects & Exhibitions

Exhibitions and initiatives that deepen awareness and understanding of Himalayan art and cultures.

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landscape view of tibetan buddhist shrine room installation
June 11, 2025–April 20, 2031Rubin Museum Tibetan Buddhist Shrine Room

Brooklyn Museum
Brooklyn, NY

February 21–July 5, 2026Gateway to Himalayan Art

Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art
University of Oregon
Eugene, Oregon

composite image of three photos of the public sculpture about a living culture by Sneha Shrestha
September 6, 2025–September 13, 2026About a Living Culture

Diversity Plaza
Jackson Heights, NYC

Disko Valley lit by the sun, emitting a deep orange hue
August 1–10, 2026Amrit Karki: sā Ladakh Biennale

Ladakh, India

Large white brick building with gold roof perched on hill surrounded by white and red walls. Fields, trees, and mountains in background
Project Himalayan Art
This flagship educational initiative encourages the widespread incorporation of Tibetan, Himalayan, and Inner Asian art and cultures in undergraduate curricula, and also presents Himalayan art to the general public.
Grants
The Rubin supports artists, creatives, and scholars in the field of Himalayan art with an annual grant program that aims to expand awareness and understanding of Himalayan art globally.

Read, Watch & ListenRead, Watch & Listen

New stories from Spiral at the intersection of art, science, and Himalayan cultures.

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Our CollectionOur Collection

Our preeminent collection of Himalayan art includes 4,000 objects spanning more than 1,500 years to the present day.

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Learn about the Rubin’s grant program, which supports artists, creatives, and scholars in the field of Himalayan art.

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