You got a guy™ for venue tickets
Rubin Museum Of Art Tickets
Now selling
Upcoming Events at Rubin Museum Of Art
The venue
About Rubin Museum Of Art
The Rubin Museum of Art in New York City has a rich history of hosting events, exhibitions, and educational programs that bring Himalayan art to a broad audience. While galleries closed on Oct 6, 2024, the venue continues to operate through traveling exhibitions, partnerships, and dynamic educational programs. This page covers seating configurations the venue has historically offered, transportation options, parking guidance, and nearby hotel and restaurant recommendations to help you plan a visit or event with confidence.
Located at 150 West 17th Street in Chelsea, the Rubin has been a key cultural anchor in Manhattan’s gallery district. Whether you’re coordinating a private event, workshop, or a traveling exhibition, you’ll find seating layouts that accommodate various needs, from intimate gatherings to larger receptions.
Past event spaces at the Rubin included a Theater for up to 137 (theater-style), a Colonnade for up to 220 seated (400 standing), and the Spiral Lobby for up to 150 in reception configurations (80 seated). When considered together, these spaces have hosted events with a total capacity around 500, depending on setup. While public gallery access is currently operating through traveling exhibitions and partnerships, the venue remains available for coordinated events and programs through its network.
For guests and organizers, practical considerations include no on-site parking, with nearby public garages and street parking options. Transit options include the 1 train at 18th Street, A/C/E lines and others at 14th Street stations, and the L train at 14th Street/6th Ave. Walking distance to Chelsea and Greenwich Village hotels and dining makes it convenient for visitors staying overnight or hosting out-of-town guests. We’ve got you covered with insider recommendations to help you secure your arrangements with ease.
Good to know
Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: 150 West 17th Street, New York, NY 10011.
- Current status: Galleries closed Oct 6, 2024; museum operating via traveling exhibitions, partnerships, and educational programs (no centralized on-site public gallery).
- Pre-closure event spaces and capacities (for reference): Theater up to 137 theater-style (96 cabaret; 80 reception; 60 seated dinner); Colonnade up to 220 seated (400 standing); Spiral Lobby up to 150 reception (80 seated); together can reach about 500 total under certain configurations.
- Parking: The Rubin Museum does not offer on-site parking; nearby public garages and street parking options apply.
- Transit: Nearby transit includes 1 train at 18th Street; A/C/E and other lines at nearby 14th Street stations; L train at 14th Street/6th Ave is also convenient.
- Nearby hotels: Several Chelsea/Greenwich Village options within walking distance (examples include Chelsea Inn, Walker Hotel, Hampton Inn Manhattan Chelsea, etc.).
- Notable hosted events (historical reference): Rubin Museum Distinguished Lecture in Himalayan Art at The Met; Gateway to Himalayan Art traveling exhibition; Mandala Lab educational programs and other partnerships.