| State: | New York |
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| Address: | 338 Lighthouse Ave, Staten Island, NY 10306, USA |
| Postal code: | 10306 |
| Phone: | (718) 987-3500 |
| Website: | http://www.tibetanmuseum.org/ |
| Monday: | Closed |
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| Tuesday: | Closed |
| Wednesday: | Closed |
| Thursday: | Closed |
| Friday: | Closed |
| Saturday: | 12:00 – 4:00 PM |
| Sunday: | 12:00 – 4:00 PM |
Beautiful collection of Buddist sculprures and many other objects worth visiting.
One of the true hidden treasures of New York City. An oasis of calm not far from Frank Lloyd Wright's only residential building in New York City (the "Crimson Beech" house, built in 1959). Beautiful building designed by the founder Jacques Marchais in the style of a Tibetan Buddhist mountain monastery and dedicated on September 28, 1947. Sadly Jacques Marchais (1887-1948) passed away shortly thereafter. Lovely grounds in a secluded section of Staten Island. On today's visit I was pleased to note a significant improvement of the displays in the entrance area of the museum.
A hidden gem on Staten Island! This small but atmospheric museum truly feels like stepping into a Tibetan monastery. The architecture and peaceful garden create a calming vibe, perfect for relaxing and reflecting. The collection is impressive - full of statues, ritual objects, books, and historic photos. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable, always happy to share interesting stories. A great place to learn about Tibetan culture and enjoy some quiet time. Highly recommended, especially in warmer months when the garden is beautiful!
First and foremost : You'd better have a car. I foolishly thought that, being in New York City, the museum would be accessible by transit. But it is located in a very pedestrian-hostile part of Staten Island. From the nearest bus stop it is about half a mile to the museum. All uphill, steep, on a sometimes busy street where there are in many parts NO sidewalks. In other parts there are sidewalks on only one side of the street, so a human without a car has to keep criss-crossing the street to stay out of the traffic lanes. The museum was nice, but in no way worth the struggle and danger to get there. If you are irresponsible enough to drive a car in New York City, you can get to the museum fairly easily, but note that there is no parking. All that being said, if you are interested in and conversant about Tibetan Art, you will love the place. Remarkable pieces and very helpful staff.
This place has such a serene energy. The man working at the front was very kind. They have such a nice collection of furniture and statues. You can get through the entire thing in about 10 minutes. It is free to enter, but there is a donation box by the front door. They also have a little area that has some jewelry.