Sudeep Archarya

The Friends of the Jacques Marchais Center of Tibetan Art is a museum located in Staten Island, NY. The museum was founded in 1945 by Jacques Marchais and aims to foster an interest in and appreciation for Himalayan art. It is situated on one of the highest points on Staten Island and is designed to resemble a small Himalayan mountain monastery. The museum's buildings were listed on both the New York State Register and the National Register of Historic Places in 2009. Visitors can view Tibetan art in a contextual setting during the museum's public hours, which vary depending on the season.