Curriculum

The Rubin Museum of Art offers these curricular materials to help you prepare your students for their visit to the museum and to support your work in the classroom by exploring themes and ideas related to the art and culture of the Himalayas.

 

Actions of Peace: A Service Learning Curriculum in Celebration of Peace and Non-violence produced by the Rubin Museum of Art and generationOn with lesson plans available for elementary, middle, and high school students.

Thinking Through Art residencies for high school students published on the Online Evidence of Student and Teacher Learning database. Includes curriculum and documentation and evaluation of its implementation.

Franny's Feet, a series on PBSKids targeted to four- to seven-year-old children, is rooted in the excitement, learning, and joy that exploration can bring. In each episode Franny discovers new places, people, and situations that broaden her—and the viewer's—understanding of the world. The lessons below were co-developed by the Rubin Museum of Art and Thirteen WNET.

Download Exploring the Himalayas lesson and handout

Travel to Tibet with Franny and discover the Himalayan culture. Children will learn about living in the mountains and discover how animals contribute to daily life.

Download Exploring Chinese Celebrations lesson 

Celebrate Chinese New Year with Franny! Children will learn about Chinese traditions and construct their own Chinese dragon to parade around the classroom.

 

 

  • Directions
  • 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.
  • Hours
  • Monday: 11 a.m – 5 p.m.
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: 11 a.m – 7 p.m.
  • Thursday: 11 a.m – 5 p.m.
  • Friday: 11 a.m – 10 p.m.
  • Saturday and Sunday: 11 a.m – 6 p.m.

  • The museum is closed on Christmas, Thanksgiving, and New Year’s Day.

  • The Café and the Shop are open during the museum hours.

  • To find out more about our tours
    view our Tours page.
  • Accessibility
  • The Rubin Museum of Art strives to meet the needs of all visitors. For information about general accessibility and special programs at the museum, view our Accessibility page.
  • Admissions
  • Adults - $10.00
  • Seniors 65+ - $5.00
  • Students 13+ - $5.00
  • Children (12 and younger) - Free
  • Museum members - Free
  • Gallery admission is free every Friday from 6-10 p.m.
  • Gallery admission is free for seniors (65 and older) on the first Monday of every month.

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