Rubin Museum of Art
9 expert reviews
“This stunning museum is... dedicated solely to presenting and interpreting the little-known art of Bhutan, Tibet, Nepal and other parts of the Himalayas.”
– Michelin Guide
Fodor's
"This sleek and serene museum spread over six floors is the largest in the Western Hemisphere dedicated to the art of the Himalayas." Full review
Lonely Planet
"This is the first museum in the Western world to dedicate itself to the art of the Himalayas and surrounding regions." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"The Rubin Museum of Art is a collection paintings, sculptures, and textiles from the Himalayas and surrounding regions." Full review
Time Out
"Opened in 2004, this six-story museum (once home to Barneys New York) houses Donald and Shelley Rubin’s impressive collection of Himalayan art and artifacts." Full review
National Geographic
"One could spend months—years—at great art's New York bastions...an exciting trove of works from the Himalayas and surrounding regions. " Full review
Where
"Paintings, books, artifacts, textiles and more from the Himalayas and the surrounding regions, including Nepal, Bhutan, India, China and Mongolia." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"A comprehensive, unparalleled deep dive into the art of the Himalayas." Full review
Frommer's
"Travelers who need a break from the bustle and stresses of New York can escape to the Rubin, a serene, contemplative museum of art from the Himalayas" Full review