Rubin Museum: Magic of Himalayan Art

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Audio tour and entrance ticket
Audio tour in English
Route length: 1 mile
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Duration 1h 30m
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  • Enter the Gateway of Himalayan art to see original paintings, statues, textile from Tibet
  • Get the immersive experience through all the five senses in the Mandala Lab
  • Learn about Tibetan rituals and traditions in the Tibetan Buddhist Shrine
  • Ascend the iconic spiraling staircase and count the number of steps to hear what it symbolises
This in-app audio guide will lead you through 1,500 years of human creativity with special focus on Tibetan art by ascending the famous spiral staircase of the Rubin Museum. Established in 1974 as a private collection, the museum grew into 5 floors of exhibits including paintings, statues, textile and more from Tibet, India, Nepal, Mongolia and other Eurasian cultures. Authentic Buddhist atmosphere is created in the moment you walk through a Mandala-shaped entrance. Colorful spiral staircase designed by Andree Putman is the centrepiece of the museum and goes through all the five floors of the gallery. Go deep into the notions of power, transcendance, sactitude, healing practices and emotional health exploring permanent collections showcased in rotating alcoves on all the five floors of the museum. Visit the Tibetan Buddhist Shrine Room on the second floor featuring simulated flickering butter candles, audio of Tibetan monks and nuns praying, and hear about Tibetan rituals and traditions. Get the immersive experience through smelling, touching and breathing in the Mandala Lab on the third floor. Take a journey to the magical world of Himalayan culture navigated by your pesonal audio guide!

What's included

  • Entry ticket to the Rubin Museum
  • Self-guided audio tour for your smartphone on the WeGoTrip app
  • Headphones not included — bring your own
  • Earphones and smartphone are not included – bring your own
  • In-person tour guide

Places you will visit

Rubin Museum of Art
West 17th Street, 150, Manhattan

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Download the app and the digital audio tour on your smartphone before the visit. You will find recommendations on how to get to the staring point in the first step of the tour. If you have any questions or need any assistance, please email us at support@wegotrip.com.
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