Featuring Tibetan art, history, and culture exhibits (16th - 17th Century). Specializing in Tibetan culture and history.
Activities: Tours
Open from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Closed on Monday, Tuesday)
$$ (Moderately Priced); Children Free
STATEN ISLAND -- The Jacques Marchais Museum of Tibetan Art will celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Museum's official opening with the installation of a new exhibition, From Staten Island to Shangri-La: The Collecting Life of Jacques Marchais. The exhibit, curated by Dr. Sarah Johnson, will feature some of the finest examples of Himalayan art from the Museum's collection, Jacques Marchais' journals and publications, rare books, memorabilia, historical photos of the impressive construction of the Museum, and period displays of her elegant gallery installations.