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Weekly on ThursdaysMindfulness Meditation In-Person Sessions

New York Insight Meditation Center
115 W. 29th St., NYC

Practice the art of attention in this weekly meditation session inspired by works of art from the Rubin’s collection.

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September 12–December 7, 2025 Opens September 12, 2025Gateway to Himalayan Art Opens

Flaten Art Museum at St. Olaf College
Northfield, MN

A traveling exhibition for colleges, universities, and art museums that introduces the main forms, concepts, meanings, and living traditions of Himalayan art.

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Coming Up
October 17, 2025The Rubin Museum Distinguished Lecture in Himalayan Art

The Met Fifth Avenue
New York, NY

Discover the rich artistic heritage of the Himalayas through this lecture series. This annual event presents expert insights into the region’s art, cultures, and history, fostering deeper connections with these timeless traditions.

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Happening Now

sneha shrestha holding the top of a gold sculptureSeptember 6, 2025—January 4, 2026
On view through January 4, 2026About a Living Culture

Diversity Plaza
Jackson Heights, NY

In partnership with the NYC DOT Art Program, a public sculpture by contemporary artist IMAGINE (a.k.a. Sneha Shrestha) comes to Jackson Heights, Queens.

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

Brooklyn Museum
Brooklyn, NY

The popular Rubin installation provides an immersive experience featuring more than 100 artworks and ritual objects displayed as they would in an elaborate household shrine.

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Collection Sharing

Collection Sharing SpotlightUnidentified Arhat

Worcester Museum of Art
Worcester, MA

Our long-term artwork loans expand access to the collection, providing opportunities for more people to learn about and experience the art and cultures of the greater Himalayan region.

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