the rubin museum of art is a museum dedicated to the collection, display, and preservation of the art of the himalayas and surrounding regions, especially that of tibet. it is located at 150 west 17th street between the avenue of the americas (sixth avenue) and seventh avenue in the chelsea, manhattan, new york city. the education department at the rubin museum of art fosters a deeper experience with the art of the himalayas through close observation, discovery, thinking, and emotion and encourage visitors to consider the interplay between art and culture, and to make personal connections to visual art through meaningful interactions.