Learn about Tibetan and Himalayan Art and Culture!

This amazing collection of Tibetan and Himalayan art can be found in a unique museum designed to resemble a monastary in the Himalaya Mountains. Begun in 1938 by Jacques Marchais to help people learn about the culture of Tibet and the far east, this is one of the earliest Tibetan art collections in the United States.

Over 1,000 objects, instruments, sculptures and paintings are on display in this Staten Island art museum. Regular cultural events and classes take place at the museum, and visitors and attendees can learn more about Tibetan and Himalayan culture through many mediums. Admission is $6 per adult and the museum is open Friday through Sunday.

One of the Top Art Museums in Staten Island!

The art collections in the Staten Island Museum are works from around the world and many different time periods. Regularly changing special exhibits highlight certain artists or art forms and keep visitors coming back for more.

This  Staten Island art museum has an large collection of art related to Staten Island such as the Staten Island Ferry collection -  a group of art pieces by various artists relating to the famous ferry. Works by local artists, portraits of famous Staten Islanders, landscapes of the island and more can be viewed by visitors looking to learn more about Staten Island and its cultural history. This museum is open 7 days a week except on certain holidays.