Rubin Museum of Art, New York City

Name: Rubin Museum of Art
Address: 150 West 17th Street, New York City, 10011, United States
Telephone: +1 212-620-5000

#295 among attractions in New York City

Museum, Art museum, Gift shop

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The Rubin Museum of Art, also known as the Rubin Museum is a museum dedicated to the collection, display, and preservation of the art and cultures of the Himalayas, the Indian subcontinent, Central Asia and other regions within Eurasia, with a permanent collection focused particularly on Tibetan art. It is located at 150 West 17th Street between the Avenue of the Americas and Seventh Avenue in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan in New York City. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 40°44'24"N, 73°59'52"W

Address

150 West 17th StreetMidtown Manhattan (Chelsea)New York City 10011 United States

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+1 212-620-5000

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Rubin Museum of Art – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: New York City AIDS Memorial, Irish Repertory Theatre, Tibet House US, Center for Jewish History.

~1420 ftSW
Memorial
New York City AIDS Memorial, New York City
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Theater
Irish Repertory Theatre, New York City
7 min walk • The Irish Repertory Theatre is an Off Broadway theatre founded in 1988.
~1390 ftSE
Museum, Art museum
Tibet House US, New York City
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~1320 ftSE
Museum, History museum
Center for Jewish History, New York City
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~1570 ftS
Nightlife, Cinema
Quad Cinema, New York City
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~1500 ftW
Park, Historical place
Jackson Square Park, New York City
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~1280 ftNW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Joyce Theater, New York City
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~1760 ftNE
Museum, Art museum
Poster House, New York City
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~1840 ftSW
Dancing, Nightlife
Village Vanguard, New York City
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~1540 ftSW
Street
Greenwich Avenue, New York City
8 min walk • Greenwich Avenue, formerly Greenwich Lane, is a southeast-northwest avenue located in the Greenwich Village neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City.
~890 ftW
Church, Sacred and religious sites
Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe, New York City
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Rubin Museum of Art open?

Rubin Museum of Art is open:

Monday 11 am - 5 pm
Tuesday closed
Wednesday 11 am - 9 pm
Thursday 11 am - 5 pm
Friday 11 am - 10 pm
Saturday 11 am - 6 pm
Sunday 11 am - 6 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Rubin Museum of Art?

Nearby attractions include Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe, New York City (5 min walk), St. Francis Xavier Church, New York City (5 min walk), Church of the Holy Communion and Buildings, New York City (6 min walk), Norwood Club, New York City (6 min walk).

How to get to Rubin Museum of Art by public transport?

The nearest stations to Rubin Museum of Art:

Metro

18th Street • Lines: 1, 2 (2 min walk)
14th Street • Lines: <F>, 1, 2, 3, F, Hob–33, Jsq–33, JSQ–33 via HOB, M (5 min walk)

Bus

West 23rd Street & 6th Avenue (9 min walk)
West 14th Street & 9th Avenue • Lines: M11, M12, M14A Sbs, M14D Sbs (11 min walk)

Train

New York Penn Station (19 min walk)
Pennsylvania Station (21 min walk)