Senior Day Film Series

On the first Monday of each month the Rubin Museum of Art welcomes older adults (65 and older) to receive free admission to the galleries (regularly $5), guided visits of the galleries, tickets to a special film screening, and a 10% discount on selected items in the Shop and Café.

$10, free for Seniors 65 and older

 

 

Best of Brainwave Screening: Mindfulness, Meditation and Memory

Monday June 3, 2013 @ 1:00 PM
Price: $10.00

In this film, a neuropsychologist and a Tibetan Lama come together to discuss two very different perceptions of the role of memory. Shyalpa Tenzin Rinpoche claims memory is based on insecurity. Marsha Lucas on the other hand, describes memory as identity.

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Best of Brainwave Screening: The Assassin of My Dreams

Monday July 1, 2013 @ 1:00 PM
Price: $10.00

In this film, Punk Band original and (out)spoken word-artist Henry Rollins hunts down the assassin of his dreams with neuroscientist David Eagleman.

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Best of Brainwave Screening: The Geography of Bliss

Monday August 5, 2013 @ 1:00 PM
Price: $10.00

In this film journalist Eric Weiner discusses the findings in his book, The Geography of Bliss, with neuropsychologist Emma Seppala on the quest for happiness across cultures.

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Screening of The Red Book Dialogues: Robert Thurman + Jane Selinske

Monday September 2, 2013 @ 1:00 PM
Price: $10.00

Screening of a filmed conversation between Tibet scholar Robert Thurman + analyst Jane Selinske.
Runtime: 40:21 minutes

Dialogues originally took place in 2009 when the Rubin Museum exhibited Carl Jung’s Red Book (October 2009-February 2010).

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Screening of The Red Book Dialogues: Alice Walker + Harry Fogarty

Monday October 7, 2013 @ 1:00 PM
Price: $10.00

Screening of a filmed conversation between Novelist and activist Alice Walker + analyst Harry Fogarty.
Runtime: 63:03 minutes

Dialogues originally took place in 2009 when the Rubin Museum exhibited Carl Jung’s Red Book.

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Screening of The Red Book Dialogues: Marina Abramovic + Lee Robbins

Monday November 4, 2013 @ 1:00 PM
Price: $10.00

Screening of a filmed conversation between Performance artist Marina Abramovic + analyst Lee Robbins.
Runtime: 40:21 minutes

Dialogues originally took place in 2009 when the Rubin Museum exhibited Carl Jung’s Red Book (October 2009-February 2010).

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  • 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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