Tours at the Jacques Marchais Museum of Tibetan Art (Staten Island)

No guided tours are offered. The museum operates as a self-guided experience.

Visitor Experience

• Explore two fieldstone buildings (library & museum) designed as a Himalayan monastery.
• Gardens with prayer wheels, stupas, reflection ponds.
• Docent stations with printed materials and audio guides available.
• Staff on-site for questions, but no scheduled group tours.

Practical Info

• Location: 338 Lighthouse Ave, Staten Island, NY 10306 (Lighthouse Hill).
• Hours: Typically Wed–Sun, 1–4 PM (check website; seasonal).
• Admission: Small fee (donation-based).
• Transit: S74 bus from St. George Ferry; car recommended.

Why No Tours?

Small scale, volunteer-run, contemplative intent. The founder (Jacques Marchais, 1887–1948) envisioned a peaceful retreat, not a didactic institution.