Jacques Marchais Museum of Tibetan Art, Tibetan art museum on Lighthouse Hill, Staten Island, United States.
The museum exhibits thousands of artifacts from Tibet, Mongolia, and northern China within buildings designed to replicate Tibetan mountain monasteries.
Jacques Marchais established this cultural institution in 1945 as one of the first museums dedicated to Tibetan art in the United States.
The collection includes traditional Buddhist sculptures, paintings, and textiles that represent the artistic heritage of the Himalayan regions.
Located at 338 Lighthouse Avenue, the museum conducts regular meditation sessions, educational programs, and maintains a research library for visitors.
The Dalai Lama visited this museum in 1991 and acknowledged its architectural authenticity as a representation of Tibetan monasteries.
Location: Richmond County
Website: https://tibetanmuseum.org
GPS coordinates: 40.57630,-74.13825
Latest update: March 6, 2025 06:10
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