Between Fire Lane and the Imperial Hotel, the Tibetan Market can be found which has a wide range of Himalayan arts and crafts.

All 90 pieces of that gift are on view in an eloquent show organized by Darielle Mason, the museum's curator of Indian and Himalayan art.

Mr. Rubin and his wife grew enchanted with Himalayan art in 1974 after a walk along Madison Avenue.

In addition to a distinguished career in diplomacy and the arts, he has authored numerous books on topics ranging from Himalayan art to solar energy.

Its 70,000 square feet, decked out in bright red, green, gold and blue, comprise America's largest, boldest and most significant museum devoted entirely to Tibetan and other Himalayan art.

The museum originated from a private collection of Himalayan art which Donald and Shelley Rubin had been assembling since 1974.

The museum is affiliated with the Himalayan Art website to advance the study of Himalayan arts and culture.

Presenting the fundamentals of Himalayan art, it explains the symbolism, iconography, and ritual implements in the artworks as well as the materials from which they are made.

Nothing here is more compelling than its gathering of Himalayan art, the centerpiece of which is a full-scale Buddhist altar dedicated by the Dalai Lama two years ago.

The 70,000-square-foot structure is owned by Donald Rubin, a New York insurance magnate who is renovating part of the space to showcase his 1,500-piece collection of Himalayan art.