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The Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art shares its celebrated collection with museums and institutions across the globe to facilitate a broader understanding of the arts of Asia. Central to our collection sharing program are long-term object loans spanning three to five years. These expand access to the collection in a meaningful way, enabling more people in more places to learn about and experience the art and cultures of the greater Himalayan region. The Rubin also shares objects from the collection for short-term special exhibitions at other museums, as well as through traveling exhibitions curated by the Rubin, such as Gateway to Himalayan Art and the Tibetan Buddhist Shrine Room.

We welcome museums and institutions to inquire about borrowing specific objects, types of art, or for a thematic exhibition project.

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Objects On ViewObjects On View

McMullen Museum of ArtMcMullen Museum of Art

On view December 2024—December 2027

Crowned Buddha; Northeastern India; 10th century; Stone; 18 1/2 × 9 1/8 × 3 3/4 in.; Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art; C2013.14

Worcester Museum of ArtWorcester Museum of Art

On view November 2024—October 2027

Lehigh University Art GalleriesLehigh University Art Galleries

On view August 2024—August 2025

Medicine Buddha Mandala; Inner Mongolia; 18th century; Pigments on cloth; 38 × 28 3/8 × 2 1/4 in.; Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art; C2006.31.3

The Red Yogini, Vajrayogini; Tibet; 19th century; Pigments on Cloth; 32 × 21 5/8 in.; Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art; C2002.24.11

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The Rubin’s Collection Sharing is supported by generous donations from the Museum’s Board of Trustees, individual donors, and Friends of the Rubin.

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