| The Asia
Society was founded in 1956 by John D. Rockefeller III to
foster understanding between Asians and Americans. In 1979,
Mr. Rockefeller and his wife granted this institution a collection
of over 300 works ranging from paintings, ceramics and sculpture
which date as far back as 2000 BC.
The Asian Society's pan-Asian approach to covering all of
Asia's cultures is evident in its exhibitions and its other
offerings. Exhibitions of ancient and modern art, as well
as programs consisting of the performing arts, lectures, films,
speeches are what make this institution.
Asia Society and Museum Hours
Tuesday - Sunday, 11:00 am - 6:00 pm, with extended evening hours Fridays until 9:00 pm (except July 4 through Labor Day).
The Museum Galleries are closed on Mondays, Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day.
Exhibition Tours:
Tuesday through Friday, 12:30 pm and 2:00 pm (Friday also at 6:30 pm)
Saturday and Sunday, 2:00 pm
(The 12:30 pm and 6:30 pm tours are suspended from July 4th through Labor Day.)
$10; $7 for seniors and $5 for students with ID;
Free for members and persons under 16.
Admission is free to all Friday 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm (free Fridays suspended July 4 to Labor Day).
A complimentary cell phone audio tour is included in the price of admission.
Admission is not required to visit the AsiaStore or Garden Court Café.
Group Tours
For such tours contact: 212-517-ASIA, fax 212-517-8315 or by e-mail GroupTours@AsiaSociety.org.
Nearby is: Central Park
Visit
their site - also visit the Museum
Events Page for the Asia Society on New Yorkled where
updated upcoming events are listed from their Newsletter. |
