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two adults look at a gong hanging above a tub of water, with one person holding a mallet
September 26, 2026Professional Development Workshop for Teachers

140 West 17th Street, NYC

Join fellow teachers for a day of professional learning with the Rubin and learn how to bring Social, Emotional, and Ethical (SEE) Learning® and mindfulness practices into your classroom.

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February 21–July 5, 2026 Opens February 21, 2026Gateway to Himalayan Art

Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art
University of Oregon
Eugene, Oregon

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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Happening Now

composite image of three photos of the public sculpture about a living culture by Sneha ShresthaSeptember 6, 2025–September 2026
On view through September 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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