Rubin Museum of Art
Art Museum
Chelsea, New York
The experts at The Corcoran Group and Time Out New York recommend this place
"Free Friday night admission 6-10pm, 2 for 1 happy hr 6-7pm!"(14 Tips)
"center for Himalayan and Tibetan art hosts film screenings"(4 Tips)"weekend at K2 Lounge on Fridays at 6pm."(3 Tips)
"2-4-1 drinks from 6-7p and free admission to the museum until 10p."(3 Tips)
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Ina LiMarch 29, 2017Beautiful Tibetan art collections. Interesting venue as a former department store building.
MetroFocusNovember 7, 2011Acoustic jazz concerts can be enjoyed on Friday nights here in a room that has the best acoustics in NYC. Add this place to your to-do list and check out our other local jazz picks on MetroFocus. Read more
Gene HanNovember 11, 2013ALWAYS start on the second floor (FL 2). The entire floor is a nice simple tutorial, with examples, of the culture, context, technique, symbolism, and history related to all the art you will see.
Christina ChinAugust 1, 2015Seems like a section of the met, this time, focusing on nepal, tibetan, Mongolian art, sculptures, masks and statues. Has a happyhour and tapas bar
Affinia Hotel CollectionJune 13, 2014This six-story museum houses Donald and Shelley Rubin’s impressive collection of Himalayan art, as well as large-scale temporary exhibitions, film screenings, live music, and dance performances.
Such a peaceful & gorgeous museum, also one of my favorite relaxing museum cafes in Manhattan. Spend time in the prayer room & meditate
The Corcoran GroupDecember 12, 2011Come on a Friday night for a cocktail and some culture. This spacious museum boasts a prayer inducing collection of art from the Himalayas.
Time Out New YorkJune 28, 2013At the "Count Your Blessings" exhibit (opening Aug 2), you will find some of the strangest Tibetan prayer beads. One is made from the vertebrae of a snake. Another set is from a human skull. Read more
Sue EllenApril 23, 2018Nice museum that’s free on Friday with drinks half till 7pm. has Buddhist temple room in middle of museum
Hien LyJuly 7, 2019Perhaps one of my favorite places in NYC. I prefer when they don’t have a DJ and I’m able to soak in the art and enjoy the meditation room.
Aidan FeldmanApril 2, 2018Their "K2 Friday Nights" are free entry to the whole museum, with tapas and a DJ. Great date night!
Yolanda ShoshanaApril 12, 2012One of the sexiest places in Gotham baby! The art is dedicated to the art of the Himalayas & surrounding regions. Every Friday night it's free, there's a even a DJ. Great for a date!- MetroFocusJanuary 18, 2012Need plans for a Friday night? Free Fridays from 6-10 p.m. at Rubin Museum of Art is a great place to hang with friends! Check out MetroFocus for other museum deals throughout the city. Read more
Michelle BoltonMay 23, 2015The Friday lounge is exceptionally alluring. Happy Hour 6-7pm with a tour. The food wasn't all that bad. The duck braised momo is a must try to expedience nepalese food.- Yolanda ShoshanaJune 20, 2011One of the sexiest places in Gotham baby! The art is dedicated dedicated to the art of the Himalayas & surrounding regions. Every Friday night it's free, there's a even a DJ. Great for a date!
Silene LimJuly 12, 2017I did the mindful meditation on Wednesday which was just worth coming to. The museum this summer is really small and targeted towards Tibetan Buddhism.
Kamaria MionDecember 7, 2016A good option if you want to see something different from the met or moma. Very friendly and informative staff
Dan MoneyJune 20, 2019Incredible Himalayan art and the space is well-design and manageable for a short visit- Shop, dine, explore at Serai, enjoy Himalayan Happy Hour every Wednesday evening, or kick off the weekend at K2 Lounge on Fridays at 6pm.
- CompassJuly 23, 2013The center for Himalayan and Tibetan art hosts film screenings, live music, dance performances, and art demonstrations for all ages.
- Nick RaghavanApril 21, 2017Here to view the photography work of Henri Cartier-Bresson- amazing work from the 1940s and later
Beni ChhunJanuary 13, 2013April 13, 2013: 3-5 pm. Come for Cambodian New Year celebrations and the opening ceremony to the SOC Festival! Featuring traditional Cambodian music and presentation of dhamma by Khmer buddhist monks.
nikkiAugust 12, 2017beautiful and introspective collection recently integrating new media and offering free Friday evenings
caroline sistareNovember 29, 2015The Steve McCurry exhibit was phenomenal. A fun yet informative museum as a whole.
Smithsonian ChannelJune 24, 2011With nearly 2000 pieces of Himalayan religious art, this Smithsonian Affiliate boasts the West’s largest collection of Nepalese, Tibetan, and Bhutanese cultural artifacts. (From Aerial America) Read more
Mary SobieMarch 23, 2016Wednesday's are mindful meditation and Friday's music. Great gift and book store!!- Andrew GargisoFebruary 2, 2015Excellent selection of Mongolian art. Very interestingly designed museum
highwindAugust 14, 2013Free admission for Bloomberg employees and 1 guest (children 12 and under are free) the first weekend of each month
Trae FFebruary 8, 2015Spend a few minutes in The Tibetan Prayer Room and you'll feel any negative energy fade immediately.
Family Sundays: free tour and arts and crafts in adjacent Education Center
Tania SaidMarch 18, 2013Spend time on the second floor to learn about how Buddhist sculpture is made, and how to understand the types, mudras, etc.
Roger SchonfeldAugust 17, 2014Fantastic spiritual works from the Himalayas. Nice visitors' projects for kids.
Dylan McKenzieDecember 14, 2013Friday nights are free and popular. Go when there's music. Interesting acoustics.
Merve Öngören ConstantiniJuly 15, 2013I loved the museum...and at the shop u can find some unique things
Alan CordovaMarch 20, 2010Friday openings draw a swanky high art crowd; as long as you don't need silence to appreciate a painting you get the best of both worlds: an interesting crowd and interesting exhibits.- Kimberly JamesMay 18, 2013Friday nights at the Ruben. 2-4-1 drinks from 6-7p and free admission to the museum until 10p.
Gary JMarch 16, 2010Their Friday nights are the time to visit. I learned that fear is flamed by ignorance and is conquered through wisdom as symbolized by a gold statue with many arms each holding a different utensil.
Diana PardueSeptember 14, 2013Great jazz series on Friday evenings - enjoy the cafe before or after the concert!
FlavorpillOctober 6, 2009Full bar (K2 lounge). And movies are free some nights if you get $7 in drinks, but get there a little ahead of time as it fills up fast.
RazorfishSeptember 19, 2011The Himalayan art displayed is amazing, and the way the museum is designed makes it easy to go through.
Gerold ShellbairApril 16, 2011# price: $10 general/$5 seniors and middle and high school students# phone: (212) 620-5000# fax: (212) 620-0628# hours: Mon and Thurs 11-5; Weds 11-7; Friday 11-10; Sat and Sun 11-6 VIA @Select
Susan LeeOctober 26, 2011The cafe here is a great hidden gem for lunch. The rice bowls are delicious and under $10.
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"Amazing museum! The exhibits, the atmosphere, its structure...all so perfect. Must visit!"
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"Always a visit in the afternoon. Not too overwhelmingly big and rich but always cool exhibitions"
Ina Li - 9.2
"Love the collections. The location was sick too, with high line by the side. Perfect for a calm and peaceful afternoon."
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