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WELCOME TO

A Sanctuary 
in the City

Situated on a hilltop with commanding views of the Raritan Bay, The Jacques Marchais Museum of Tibetan Art is an uncommon find in the tri-state area. The buildings were designed by the founder to replicate Tibetan Buddhist mountain monasteries, in particular, the Potala at Lhasa – the historic seat of the Dalai
Lamas.


The collection consists of several thousand pieces of art primarily from Tibet, Mongolia and northern China dating from the fifteenth century. The collection at JMMTA has been widely acknowledged to be one of the most important collections of its kind in the west.


In addition to our collection, JMMTA offers a wide array of programs to the public -- all at nominal cost to you. We host weekly classes in yoga, tai chi, and guided meditation.  And we offer wide variety of programs and events throughout the year, such as educational activities for school-age children. The Jacques Marchais Museum of Tibetan Art is in every way a living museum.

Collections
Museum Hours

GEOGRAPHICAL

  • Tibet

  • Nepal

  • Northern China

  • Mongolia

  • Southeast Asia

Thursday — Sunday
1:00 pm to 5:00 pm

TYPE

  • Sculpture

  • Ritual objects

  • Musical instruments

  • Thangkas (scroll paintings)

  • Furniture

  • Books

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VIDEO

The Jacques Marchais Museum video by Larry Closs.

Introduction to JMMTA

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WHAT TO EXPECT DURING

A Visit to the Museum

The surrounding landscape design, which Marchais named the ‘Samadhi Garden’, features a fish pond, meditation cells, and many plantings native to the Himalayas.  The Museum’s distinctive setting highlights and enhances the experience of viewing the art within.

 

Visitors to the museum will enjoy:

  • Tibetan and Himalayan art and ritual objects on display
     

  • Changing exhibits on Tibetan and Himalayan culture 
     

  • Quiet meditation gardens
     

  • Classes in Tai Chi and Meditation
     

  • Special programs including films, musical performances, lectures and travel talks, traditional Tibetan crafts, family activities and more!

WHAT'S ON

Current Exhibition

Long Life Deities from the Collection, January 2018 – Present Amitayus, the Buddha of Long Life, is one of the most represented figures in the collection of Jacques Marchais.

 

The name of this Buddha in Sanskrit, Amitayus, translates to Infinite Life. Together with White Tara and Ushnishavijaya.   Amitayus is part of a larger group of three Long Life Deities from the Museum’s collection from Tibet, Mongolia, and Qing Dynasty, China.

JMMTA

Upcoming Events

  • May 31, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    JMMTA, 338 Lighthouse Ave, Staten Island, NY 10306, USA
    a guided meditation through yoga nidra and personal reiki scan
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    Jun 01, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Jacques Marchais Museum of Tibetan Art, 338 Lighthouse Ave, Staten Island, NY 10306
    A gentle, beginner-friendly yoga class, but open to all levels.
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  • Jun 04, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Jacques Marchais Museum of Tibetan Art, 338 Lighthouse Ave, Staten Island, NY 10306, USA
    In this meditation practice Tibetan singing bowls, gongs and bells guide the listener through the practice which incorporates tactile physical vibrations and frequencies in the healing process.
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  • Jun 04, 12:45 PM – 1:45 PM
    Jacques Marchais Museum of Tibetan Art, 338 Lighthouse Ave, Staten Island, NY 10306, USA
    In this meditation practice Tibetan singing bowls, gongs and bells guide the listener through the practice which incorporates tactile physical vibrations and frequencies in the healing process.
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  • Jun 04, 4:00 PM
    338 Lighthouse Ave, 338 Lighthouse Ave, Staten Island, NY 10306, USA
    Art supplies provided. BYOB!
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  • Jun 07, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    338 Lighthouse Ave, 338 Lighthouse Ave, Staten Island, NY 10306, USA
    Our Wednesday tai chi class is perfect for beginners, those looking to experiment with the form, or anyone looking for a gentle, balance building practice
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  • Tai Chi with Bob Murphy
    Thu 08 Jun
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    Jun 08, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Jacques Marchais Museum of Tibetan Art, 338 Lighthouse Ave, Staten Island, NY 10306, USA
    Tai Chi classes are taught by Bob Murphy every Saturday at 3:00 PM. For more information: Contact Bob Murphy bcm18@yahoo.com.
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    Jun 08, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Jacques Marchais Museum of Tibetan Art, 338 Lighthouse Ave, Staten Island, NY 10306
    A gentle, beginner-friendly yoga class, but open to all levels.
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  • Tai Chi with Bob Murphy
    Sat 10 Jun
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    Jun 10, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Jacques Marchais Museum of Tibetan Art, 338 Lighthouse Ave, Staten Island, NY 10306, USA
    Tai Chi classes are taught by Bob Murphy every Saturday at 3:00 PM. For more information: Contact Bob Murphy bcm18@yahoo.com.
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  • Jun 11, 9:30 AM
    Jacques Marchais Museum of Tibetan Art, 338 Lighthouse Ave, Staten Island, NY 10306, USA
    Join us for a relaxing, energy-resetting day. All of our favorite instructors - Dr. Chok, Kerry Sullivan, Leslee Penny, as well as Dr. Omanand Guruji will lead us in various workshops, for a day packed of healing. Admission limited; tickets include refreshments and lunch.
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  • Jun 14, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    338 Lighthouse Ave, 338 Lighthouse Ave, Staten Island, NY 10306, USA
    Our Wednesday tai chi class is perfect for beginners, those looking to experiment with the form, or anyone looking for a gentle, balance buildingOur Wednesday tai chi class is perfect for beginners, those looking to experiment with the form, or anyone looking for a gentle, balance building practice
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    Jun 15, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Jacques Marchais Museum of Tibetan Art, 338 Lighthouse Ave, Staten Island, NY 10306
    A gentle, beginner-friendly yoga class, but open to all levels.
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  • Tai Chi with Bob Murphy
    Sat 17 Jun
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    Jun 17, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Jacques Marchais Museum of Tibetan Art, 338 Lighthouse Ave, Staten Island, NY 10306, USA
    Tai Chi classes are taught by Bob Murphy every Saturday at 3:00 PM. For more information: Contact Bob Murphy bcm18@yahoo.com.
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  • Sun 18 Jun
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    Jun 18, 12:00 AM – 11:00 PM
    Closed
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  • Jun 18, 11:00 AM – Jun 19, 12:15 PM
    Jacques Marchais Museum of Tibetan Art, 338 Lighthouse Ave, Staten Island, NY 10306, USA
    Tibetan style Meditation with Dr. Chok Tenzin Monlam for mental and physical well-being
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  • Jun 21, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    338 Lighthouse Ave, 338 Lighthouse Ave, Staten Island, NY 10306, USA
    Our Wednesday tai chi class is perfect for beginners, those looking to experiment with the form, or anyone looking for a gentle, balance buildingOur Wednesday tai chi class is perfect for beginners, those looking to experiment with the form, or anyone looking for a gentle, balance building practice
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