# Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art > Spiral staircase anchors a space filled with Himalayan art and interactive exhibits that engage multiple senses. Calm, spiritual atmosphere contrasts with occasional loudness due to open architecture. Visitors explore meditation areas and a serene cafe, blending cultural immersion with quiet reflection. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/RubinMuseumOfHimalayanArt - Address: 140 W 17th St, New York, New York, 10011, US - Hours: Monday: Closed Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: Closed Thursday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM Friday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM Saturday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM Sunday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM - Phone: +1 212-620-5000 - Website: https://rubinmuseum.org/ - Google rating: 4.6 (2166 reviews) ## What it is good for - Cool — 10/10 - Historical Sites — 10/10 - Peaceful — 10/10 - Curated — 10/10 - Fun Activities — 10/10 - Quiet — 10/10 - Interesting — 9.8/10 - Galleries — 9.7/10 - Museums — 9.7/10 - Art — 9/10 - Sculpture — 9/10 - Meditation Spot — 8.9/10 - Cafe — 7.5/10 ## What people say - "I found the museum's art exhibits deeply immersive and fascinating." - "This meditation spot is a beautiful and peaceful space." - "The exhibits are beautifully curated, offering deep insight into Himalayan culture." ## Good to know - Entry to the museum is free on Friday nights from 6 PM to 10 PM. - The museum will be closing in October 2024, so visitors need to get there quickly. - The museum is wheelchair accessible all over the building. - In-person meditation sessions at the Rubin are back on Thursdays. - You must finish drinks from the bar before going up to the museum because they don’t allow drinks or food on that floor. ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.