Friends of the Rubin | Support Himalayan Art with The Rubin

Rubin Museum of Art

Directly Support Himalayan Art and CulturesDirectly Support Himalayan Art and Cultures

Welcome to a community of supporters dedicated to advancing the work of the Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art. Your generosity fuels our mission to promote Himalayan art and cultures to people across the globe, sharing the Rubin’s collection, advancing research in the field, and offering deeper insights and broader visibility to the rich heritage and contemporary relevance of Himalayan, Asian, and diaspora art. Become a Friend of the Rubin with a gift of $100 or more to unlock special benefits and help sustain our mission.

Giving Tiers and BenefitsGiving Tiers and Benefits

Join the Friends of the Rubin today and enjoy these exclusive benefits while making a lasting impact on the preservation and promotion of Himalayan art and cultures. Your generosity helps us continue to inspire, educate, and connect people through the power of art.

Tier 1 $100

Your gift helps bring traveling exhibitions and podcasts that share Himalayan art to new audiences across the globe.

Quarterly Friends of the Rubin newsletter
Print copy of Spiral magazine
Complimentary tickets to Mindfulness Meditation at New York Insight Meditation Center

Tier 2 $250

Your contribution supports partnerships, public events, and grants for emerging artists focused on Himalayan culture.

Quarterly Friends of the Rubin newsletter
Print copy of Spiral magazine
Complimentary tickets to Mindfulness Meditation at New York Insight Meditation Center
Exclusive invitations to events and exhibitions

Tier 3 $500

Your donation strengthens global partnerships and help bring Himalayan artworks to other institutions through long-term loans.

Quarterly Friends of the Rubin newsletter
Print copy of Spiral magazine
Complimentary tickets to Mindfulness Meditation at New York Insight Meditation Center
Exclusive invitations to events and exhibitions
Special access to 1,300 institutions through NARM

Tier 4 $1,000

Your gift enables international exhibitions and innovative digital projects, expanding the Rubin’s reach and impact.

Quarterly Friends of the Rubin newsletter
Print copy of Spiral magazine
Complimentary tickets to Mindfulness Meditation at New York Insight Meditation Center
Exclusive invitations to events and exhibitions
Special access to 1,300 institutions through NARM
Insider Call with Rubin experts, curators, artists and conservationists

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Have questions or need help? Reach out anytime to [email protected].

Access your digital Friends of the Rubin card on your smartphone. After purchasing, look out for an email with instructions on how to download your card. For help, read our FAQ below.

How do I add my Friends of the Rubin card to my iPhone?

Access the email from [email protected] on your smartphone and tap the “Download” button. Then tap “Add to Wallet” followed by “Add.” The card will be added to your iPhone’s Apple Wallet. You can access it in Wallet at any time.

How do I add my Friends of the Rubin card to my Android phone?

Download Wallet Passes from Google Play. After downloading the app, access the email from [email protected] on your smartphone and tap “Download.” The card will automatically go to your Wallet Passes app, where you can access it at any time.

I don’t have a mobile phone. What should I do?

Please contact [email protected] to request a physical set of cards.

I downloaded my Friends of the Rubin card but I can’t find it!

If you have an iPhone, the card will be in your Apple Wallet. Check the app for your card (scroll through any cards that are already there—it may be hiding!). If you have an Android, the card will appear in Wallet Passes, which must be downloaded from Google Play.