Jacques Marchais Museum of Tibetan Art

Website: http://www.tibetanmuseum.org
Tel: 718-987-3500

The museum has a collection of over 1,200 pieces of primarily Tibetan Buddhist art dating from the 15th to the 20th century, including metal sculptures, thangkas, ritual objects, and historical photographs. The collection includes depictions of Shakyamuni Buddha, arhats, and other lamas; meditational deities or yidams; and buddhas and bodhisattvas.

In 1991 Tenzin Gyatso the 14th Dalai Lama visited the museum when he is reported having stated: "There is a real danger of the disappearance of the unique Tibetan culture. So at such a time, this kind of work is very, very useful, very helpful....I feel that I see part of a Tibetan antique collection, ancient Tibetan things."

The distinctive site is built in the style of a hillside Tibetan monastery and includes grounds with terraced gardens, a lotus pond and views of New York Bay. The museum has a calendar of year-round activities. The gift shop at the museum features items handmade by Tibetan artisans.

Address: 338 Lighthouse Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10306

Hours:
Wednesday – Sunday 1p.m. – 5p.m.

Admissions:
Members - Free
Adults - $5
Seniors/Students - $3
Children 12 and under - $2