| 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 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., with extended evening
hours Fridays until 9:00 p.m. (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 - Saturday, 12:30 p.m.
(Friday also at 6:30 p.m.)
Sunday, 2:30 p.m.
AsiaStore: Monday -
Sunday
11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m
with extended evening hours on Fridays until 9:00 p.m.
Closed Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and
New Year’s Day.
Admission 10; $7 for
seniors and $5 for students with ID;
Free for members and persons under 16.
Group Tours
Groups are welcome at the Asia Society and Museum. To arrange
a group tour, call Nancy Blume at 212-327-9237.
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. |
