Gallery Activities

The Rubin Museum of Art is dedicated to enhancing visitors’ appreciation and understanding of Himalayan art with stimulating and interactive educational tools located throughout the galleries. Here you can download printable copies of our gallery activities.

Gallery Sketchbook

Sketchbook Activities Related to Artwork



Common Symbols -Worksheet

Common Symbols of Buddha Activity Guide



Mandala Activity Guide

Mandala Activity Guide

Explore Mandalas Online Interactive


Himalayan Portraiture Activity Guide

Portaiture Activity Guide



Decoding Himalayan Art

Decoding the Wheel of Becoming

The Twelve Miraculous Deeds of The Buddha

Postures in Himalayan Art

Gestures in Himalayan Art

 

Draw in the Tibetan style

Peaceful and Fierce Drawing Activity

Blank Drawing sheets

 


 

Maps


Asia Map Download

Himalayan Map Download

Side bar photo: Magnet Images LLC

 

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  • 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 V to 14th Street (6th Avenue)
  • L to 14th Street (6th Avenue)
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  • 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.

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  • Seniors and artists - $7.00
  • Neighbors in zip codes 10011 and 10001 - $7.00
  • Students (June 1-September 6) - $2.00
  • Children (under 12) - Free
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  • 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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