As of October 6th, 2024, the Rubin Museum became a museum without walls, transitioning to a global museum model with the goal of bringing greater awareness and understanding of Himalayan art to more people around the world. The 17th St. location has closed.
The Rubin advances scholarship through a series of educational initiatives, grants, a collection sharing program with other museums and institutions, and the stewardship of its collection of nearly 4,000 Himalayan art objects spanning 1,500 years of history—providing unprecedented access and resources to scholars, artists, and students across the globe. Included are works of art from the Tibetan plateau, with examples from related surrounding regions including Nepal, Bhutan, India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, China and Mongolia.
The Rubin presents exhibitions worldwide that tell the rich narratives of the greater Himalayan region and its diverse cultures. Drawing largely from objects in the collection. See the link above to learn where selections from the collection can be seen. The iconic Tibetan Buddhist Shrine Room is on loan to the Brooklyn Museum through April 20, 2031.
Credit: Exhibition overview compiled from museum website