Museum: Rubin Museum of Art
Location: 150 W 17th St New York, NY 10011
Telephone: (212) 620-5000
Website: http://www.rmanyc.org/
Free: Admission for seniors (65 and older)
Days: First Monday of every month
Hours: 6 – 10 pm
Description:
The Rubin Museum of Art in Chelsea features art and historical artifacts from the Himalayan region, especially Tibet. On Friday evenings, admission is free. Up now are Masterworks: Jewels of the Collection andGateway to Himalayan Art, two ongoing exhibitions that address the institution's core subject. Other shows include The Place of Provenance, which explores the four distinct styles of Tibetan painting, and Modernist Art from India, a collection of artworks created after India won its independence. Living Shrines of Uyghur China showcases the work of New York photographer Lisa Ross, who captured poignant images of Muslim shrines in the Taklamakan Desert of northwestern China. After you've seen the exhibitions, enjoy a cocktail or meal (not free) in the relaxing K2 lounge. Happy hour, from 6 to 7pm, features specials like two-for-one beer, wine and well drinks.
Exhibits:
Current Exhibits:
Living Shrines of Uyghur China
Masterworks
Modernist Art from India
The Place of Provenance
Gateway to Himalayan Art
Upcoming Exhibits:
Flip Side
Fiercely Modern
From India East
Count Your Blessings
The All-Knowing Buddha
Accesibility:
Transportation:
By Subway
A, C and E to 14th Street (8th Avenue)
1 to 18th Street (7th Avenue)
1, 2, 3 to 14th Street (7th Avenue)
F and M to 14th Street (6th Avenue)
L to 14th Street (6th Avenue)
N, R, Q, 4, 5 and 6 to 14th Street Union Square
By Bus
M6, M7, or M20 to the corner of 7th Avenue and 18th Street.
M5, M6, or M7 to the corner of 6th Avenue and 18th Street.
Parking:
There is a 24-hour parking lot on the corner of 17th Street and 6th Avenue. In addition, there are parking garages along 17th Street going towards Union Square.
Source: http://www.rmanyc.org/
