The Café @ RMA

Rice, spice, and everything nice!

The Café @ RMA is the perfect place to stop by to enjoy the smells and tastes of the Himalayas before or after enjoying the museum’s galleries and programs.

Members enjoy a 10% discount on all cafe purchases. Become a member today!

Menu

Enjoy seasonal specialties inspired by the Himalayas, including our daily rice bowls with varied savory toppings, handmade traditional momo dumplings, and fresh baked samosas.

The Café @ RMA also offers a wide range of seasonal soups, salads, and assorted vegetarian and regional specials. There is also a wide selection of specialty chai, teas, and coffee drinks as well as varied desserts to savor on a chilly winter afternoon.

 

Group Reservations

With advance notice the Café @ RMA can reserve tables for groups with custom menu options. For café group reservations please call 212.620.5000 x345 or email reservations@rmanyc.org. Note that all reservations are subject to availability.

 

Himalayan Happy Hour

Every Wednesday night the museum is open until 7:00 p.m. Enjoy an artful after-work happy hour at the café and exceptional programming in the theater.

From 5:00–7:00 p.m. non-members can enjoy a 10% discount on all items on the café menu while members enjoy a 15% discount.  Unwind with friends or co-workers with a glass of wine or pot of tea with savories and sweets.

 

K2 Lounge

Every Friday night the café becomes the K2 Lounge, offering a special Pan-Asian tapas menu along with a martini and wine bar to accompany the evening's DJ and thematic gallery tours and programs.

Click here for more information about the museum's K2 Friday Night events and programs.

For K2 group reservations please call 212.620.5000 x294 or email scook@rmanyc.org.

  • Directions
  • 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 M to 14th Street (6th Avenue)
  • L to 14th Street (6th Avenue)
  • N, R, Q, 4, 5 and 6 to 14th Street Union Square
  • By Bus
  • M6, M7, or M20 to the corner of 7th Avenue and 18th Street.
  • M5, M6, or M7 to the corner of 6th Avenue and 18th Street.
  • Parking
  • There is a 24-hour parking lot on the corner of 17th Street and 6th Avenue. In addition, there are parking garages along 17th Street going towards Union Square.
  • 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.

  • The Café and the Shop are open during the museum hours.

  • To find out more about our tours
  • click here.
  • Accessibility
  • The Rubin Museum of Art strives to meet the needs of all visitors. For information about general accessibility and special programs at the museum, click here.
  • Admissions
  • Adults - $10.00
  • Seniors 65+ - $5.00
  • Students 13+ - $5.00
  • Children (12 and younger) - Free
  • Museum members - Free
  • 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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