The Rubin is a global museum dedicated to presenting Himalayan art through exhibitions, participatory experiences, partnerships, and a dynamic digital platform. We bring together diverse perspectives—from Buddhist practitioners to neuroscientists and contemporary artists—to offer insights into the art and its meaning in life today.
Inspired and informed by Himalayan art, the Rubin invites people to contemplate the human experience and deepen connections with the world around them in order to expand awareness, enhance well-being, and cultivate compassion.
The Rubin advances scholarship through a series of educational initiatives, grants, a collection sharing program with other museums and institutions, and the stewardship of its collection of nearly 4,000 Himalayan art objects spanning 1,500 years of history—providing unprecedented access and resources to scholars, artists, and students across the globe.