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May 31, 2016
These ten posts from Museum visitors captured the energy and curiosity that filled the Museum this spring.
May 26, 2016
Artist audio clips, videos, and more.
May 24, 2016
Jeremy McMahan has led countless tours of the Rubin Museum—find out why he chose a Nepalese temple painting as his favorite object currently on display.
May 21, 2016
May 21 is Buddha Jayanti, commonly called the “Buddha’s Birthday;” the holiday also commemorates the day Buddha Shakyamuni achieved nirvana and the day that he passed away.
May 18, 2016
Today is International Museum Day! Take this fun quiz to test your knowledge of museum trivia and see how much of an expert you are.
May 12, 2016
Skip the elevator, and take a hike up the Rubin Museum’s spiral staircase instead. The Rubin’s new curatorial director, Jorrit Britschgi, offers some insight on the layout of the Museum and the treasures to discover along the way.
May 11, 2016
Cafe Serai’s spring menu features new Himalayan flavors and drink specials for you to enjoy for lunch, dinner, or after hours on K2 Friday Nights.
May 9, 2016
The Rato Macchendranath Chariot Procession began this past weekend. Take a look at its history and how it’s conducted today.
May 4, 2016
Five Himalayan-inspired suggestions from our shop.
May 3, 2016
Before her sold-out show at the Rubin, we spoke with the singer-songwriter to discuss her influences & thoughts on music-making.
April 29, 2016
Our spring talk series Brainwave 2016: Emotion is almost over...but these three moments from recent programs have kept us thinking well after the on-stage talks ended.
April 27, 2016
It’s a miracle that this Qing dynasty-era clay sculpture is so well preserved. Virupaksha, the Guardian King, is one of the masterworks of the Rubin Museum collection.
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