Tours for School Groups

Explore Himalayan Asia right here in New York! Guided tours at the Rubin Museum help K-12 students develop visual literacy and critical-thinking skills through engaging, inquiry-based discussions. Tours are learner-centered, and led by trained museum educators and docents. Discover the art and cultures of Himalayan Asia while developing meaningful cross-cultural connections.

Popular curriculum connections for schools include the Silk Road, China, India, human communities, Buddhist and Hindu art, and comparative religions. Museum guides can plan experiences to meet specific classroom needs, so please tell us about your curriculum and your students on your reservation form.

Guided Tours

  • $50 per tour group: 15 students per tour group maximum (FREE for all NYCDOE schools)
  • Museum admission fees are additional, please see below for details.
  • 60 minutes long
  • We invite you and your students to continue to explore the galleries after your tour. 

Museum Admission

  • All members of NYCDOE school groups: Free
  • Teachers & adult chaperones: $10
  • Students age 13 and older: $5
  • Students age 12 and younger: Free
  • Museum Members: Free (Become a Member Today!)


Schedule a Tour

To schedule your school tour at the Rubin Museum, please complete a visit registration form e-mail reservations@rmanyc.org or call 212.620.5000 x345.

Reservations must be made at least two weeks in advance. Please review our group visit outlines prior to your scheduled visit.

Download Visit Reservation Forms & Guidelines

School Group Visit Registration Form (PDF)

School Group Visit Registration Form (Word)

School Group Visit Guidelines

For information on Self-Guided Visits, please click here. 

  • 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
    view our Tours page.
  • 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, view our Accessibility page.
  • 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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