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As part of Asia Week 2025, the Rubin hosted a curator luncheon, welcoming curators from across the United States to discuss current topics related to presenting Tibetan and Himalayan art in museums.
Issue 9 of Spiral magazine explores the concept of interdependence through the perspectives of an environmentalist, social scientist, activist neuroscientist, and more.
Learn about Holi traditions and welcome spring in with read-alouds, dance workshops, artmaking activities, and more!
Join us for a free afternoon of learning and discovery as we honor Losar, the Tibetan New Year.
The Rubin has teamed up with Smarthistory to bring audiences an “up-close” look at objects from the collection through a 15-episode video series.
Rubin Friends are invited to join Donald S. Lopez, Jr. for a book talk on the tulku institution in Tibetan Buddhism and its encounters with European explorers.
The Rubin announces a robust initial slate of exhibitions and initiatives for 2025.
The Rubin has expanded its collection with the acquisition of contemporary artworks by Himalayan artists Tenzin Gyurmey Dorjee, Shraddha Shrestha, and Shushank Shrestha.
Join fellow 6th–12th grade teachers for a day of professional learning with the Rubin and learn how to bring Social, Emotional, and Ethical Learning® and mindfulness practices into your classroom.
Coming UpAn online intensive summer institute that introduces higher education faculty to Himalayan art and cultural traditions that connect with East, South, and Inner Asian cultures and humanities fields of study.
Discover the rich artistic heritage of the Himalayas through the Rubin Museum Distinguished Lecture in Himalayan Art, hosted by The Met. This annual event features expert insights into the region’s art, cultures, and history, fostering deeper connections with these timeless traditions.
Isabella Rossellini hosts the new season about the concept of attachment.
We are reintroducing ourselves with a refreshed brand identity and an updated name that highlights our central focus.
Executive Director Jorrit Britschgi shares musings from the 17th Street Farewell Weekend at the Museum and looks forward to the Rubin’s new chapter as a global museum without walls.
On September 27, 2024, the Rubin Museum hosted a gala to celebrate our 20th anniversary and launch as a global museum.
This unrestricted $30,000 cash prize is the largest international award in support of contemporary art related to the greater Himalayan region.
In June 2025, the Rubin’s beloved Tibetan Buddhist Shrine Room will open at the Brooklyn Museum as part of a long-term partnership between the two institutions.
The first cycle of grants were awarded to support artists, creatives, and scholars that are expanding awareness and understanding of Himalayan art globally.