I went during Fridays free hours so I wasnt bothered by the ticket price for a small museum. It is small, but I think its very focused, and LESS IS MORE. I really enjoyed the Java Mysticism performance, and I spent two hours in the show. The book censorship exhibition was out of my expectation and gave me a new understanding of the book censorship from historic times till now. There was a lot to dig through from this show and I would highly recommend to invest your time reading through the intro boards and some of the books on display. I WILL RETURN to finish watching the documentary thats near the exit.

Amazing museum located in Upper East Side. A lot of events offered by the Museum happens every week. There is a great cafe inside. It is possible to get tickets using Culture Pass. Otherwise, regular admission is $12,00. It is not a very big museum. Probably can ve visited within two hours most.

I even hear the mountainsthe way they laughup and down their blue sidesand down in the waterthe fish cryand the wateris their tears.I listen to the wateron nights I drink awayand the sadness becomes so greatI hear it in my clockit becomes knobs upon my dresserit becomes paper on the floorit becomes a shoehorna laundry ticketit becomescigarette smokeclimbing a chapel of dark vines. . .it matters littlevery little love is not so bador very little lifewhat countsis waiting on wallsI was born for thisI was born to hustle roses down the avenues of the dead.

Very small museum. I enjoyed the ancient art work and pieces by contemporary artists. I was expecting a few more exhibits. It seems like they are more focused on hosting events.

Very small museum. Better to go on Friday when fewer people. As a bonus it’s nice that you can eat.

This hidden treasure of a museum is a must-see!! Viewed a wonderful exhibit of post-modern paintings by Chinese Artists that reminded my wife & I of Picasso & Cezanne influences on the third floor. First half of exhibit on 2nd floor was thought-provoking & radiantly, raw from an artistic viewpoint. Also attended that day (January 19th) a Childrens Storytime in the AsiaStore via author Sheetal Sheth always Anjali. A beautifully illustrated childrens book with the theme of the story on-point!! Wont give details...you must read yourself & adults will enjoy too!

Its an historical place for Asians people. I visited at this place a couple of time and got too many knowledge about Asians people. I suggest to all Americans Asian plesse visit and get knowledge about asian

I have visited before and found the subject matter very interesting. The current exhibit not so much. The restaurant in the Museum is highly recommended.

One of my fave places in NYC. Beautiful small museum and a terrific event venue for conferences and performances (as well as critically important think tank).

Very small, and honestly not sure if it was worth a visit. The gift shop had more things to look at than the galleries did. I would check this out if there was a particular exhibit youre really interested in.

There are some beautiful scrolls on display at this time. A small but lovely menu in the restaurant.

I agree with the other reviewers who stated that the museum was unacceptably small. We took our time and were done in less than an hour. Not worth admission price of $12. One exhibit on calligraphy was interesting, the others were very basic and not really engaging. The gift shop was nice, though.

They have a museum, nice restaurant and stor. The staff is very warm and welcoming.

Went there for the Lunar New Year with my 2yr. old grandnephew. Had lots of activities for him to do.

Great venue. Attended the Barrons SUSTAINABILITY forum. Fabulous speakers.

Went to the Leo Bar for first friday free admission- happy hour- cash bar== the space is so beautiful- the cocktails amazing- crudities were included- the museum is wonderful and we had a great tour guide Miriam

Small museum with interesting exhibits and an upscale cafe. An hour is sufficient for all but serious enthusiasts.

Nice exhibit of forbidden books in the revolution period of China, but volume of exhibits is a bit little for the ticket fee.

Calm and serene place . Gift shop seems like a museum inside the museum. Restaurant is an open , skylight, airy place with trees inside creating a wonderful vibe . Nice staff and decent food along with teas , of course.

Small museum with limited gallery space, but carefully curated. Nice gift shop with a wide variety of books. Historical exhibitions and collections are pleasing. May be a bit small for the ticket price.

Its a very small museum with only 2 small floors of exhibition space. They have a few Buddhism and Hinduism collections and a few Chinese ones. They do have a very good restaurant space located on the first floor though

Great collection of all types of Asian artwork from ancient to modern. Provides fantastic context when it comes to explaining the background.

I absolutely love going here for gifts and trinkets. The price range is huge...from beautifully crafted scarves in the 100s to fantastically amusing asian themed trinkets for a few dollars. Their jewelry selection is varied, unique and beautiful. The books sold cater to adults and children as well (pop up books to novels). There is a woman who works there most days who is sweet, thoughtful and kind. Overall its a great place to drop in after seeing the exhibits or an excellent place to shop for gifts (I do both).

Cool, very active cultural center, but definitely too undersized as a museum...admission should be free, really, based on what they show. In my opinion, its overrated

Leo LGBT bar is a monthly event for admirers of Asian art, and Asian men. Very welcoming. Runs from 6 - 9pm with happy hour prices until 7. Guided tours of the exhibits. A fun monthly event.

Interesting collection of Asian artifacts. You can tell that they put a lot of effort in producing a tightly edited collection. Further, the tea is delectable; I particularly enjoy the oolong tea. A worthwhile visit.

One of my favourite places in the city. If you come to visit any of the exhibitions, make sure that you stop by the gift store. I found an amazing book of meditations.

Performed there, twas cool and welcoming, lol.

Very nice place for book signing events

Youll find expertly curated exhibitions of Asian art. The Museum is small, and is better off if you visit when Pay what you wish is on (Check Web site).

State-of-the-art auditorium and reception area for forums and receptions, etc.

Ive been there a couple of times , love it . Huge theater and conference rooms . Easily accessible location

Perfect room for small live performances, great books and gift store, its the Asian society! What more can I say?

Needed more Asian history and artifacts

I will write a very detailed review and justify my ONE STAR review.Today I visited this institution with my very young little daughter. I enjoyed the place, small and with interesting contemporary art pieces. People in the galleries were all of them truly nice, same as the girls in the desk at entrance. The museum was empty, no visitors with exception of my daughter and myself. In one of the floors i saw one more person. I can simply declare that the museum was empty of public and I am right with such estatement.Before leaving, my daughter asked for going to the restroom and i asked for it. I noticed they have in this place One Mens Bathroom and also One Womens Bathroom, so no family bathroom at all. As usual in my years as parent, i decided to take my daughter to the Womens Bathroom. Why? simple, she is a girl and if i take her to a mens bathroom i can be exposing her to see things not ok with her age and gender. So, i moved with my daughter to a Womens Bathroom that at beginning looked empty, we came in and move straight to the first reserved toilet that has also inside all in need. After few minutes some user in the restroom started to make sounds in a way to show she was uncomfortable, not words, but sounds. We came out of the cubicle and this woman started to talk us through the mirror in a VERY rude way, What you are doing here? One of the questions, I answered simply that SHE, my daughter needed a restroom and we came to the available one. This woman didnt even listen, she repeated once and another same question with a completely angry face and suddenly told me I will call security, my answer was, ok, you are free to do so, but you are threatening me and my daughter without even listening the why we are here. (thats called harassment)We came to the entrance desk and this woman who SEEMS to be a worker from the Asia Society Started to talk to the girls in the desk and at same time was telling me ugly nasty things, after few minutes the security came and no one told me any word, but this woman who continued to be nasty and aggressive to me and my daughter. At one moment i told her the true, she was a sexist person and did nothing wrong; I followed all the laws about gender equality etc in use in the NYC. I also followed a proper solution to the absence of family bathrooms. This person who seems be a worker, acted unfriendly, aggressive, disrespectful and overall against the law. I had first intention of asking for meeting someone in the legal department but i am not sure if it is even the correct i can do. I left this place with the very deep feeling that it is an elitist, racist, sexist, unfriendly place.I do not recommend this place to any decent person. I do not recommend this place to any family with little kids. I do not recommend this place to any tourist and visitors of this city, IN MY PERSONAL experience, this place is very unfriendly and your minor KIDS will be exposed to harassment and BIGOTRY of the workers. There is no place for such level of intolerance in the XXI century. Your institution is open to the public, yo need to respect too the people that comes to visit the place. This woman who seems to be a worker is a terrible PR for your museum.If you want see same kind of things, you have unlimited options in NYC and in the WORLD. The place is a total NO GO.Once again, this review is according to my personal experience and opinion.

Great place to see Asian antiquities. A little pricey for the size of the museum.

They have a very nice guide that explained a lot about Chinese society and about interactions between Europa and China.

Saw the Tucci Tibetan Thangka exhibit. Very good.

I absolutely love this amazing advocate for contemporary and antique asian culture. Beautiful location on Park Ave, multiple galleries and a perfect sense of inclusive programming to help cultivate understanding.

Nice museum with regular events and a cute little gift shop and cafe!

Its a small museum but quiet. I could like it better if they charged less because some floors were closed!

Went here on a free friday. Beautiful artwork. Always good to see what the world has to offer

Great potential, however the Viet letters not so much. Excellent bookstore. Convivial staff members.

I here yesterday for the first time and was greeted immediately with a warm welcome. Sadly only the 3rd floor was open as they were between exhibits and I wasnt charged for entry. The room on the 3rd floor was small but had a lot of high quality artefacts. The gift shop was absolutely amazing, and is definitely worth browsing.Even though it was a short visit, I highly recommend it. The staff in particular are extremely warm and friendly.

Not a lot to see here...

Me & my liddle budda

Great museum for Asian art works and history.

Excellent programming, exhibits and gift shop

Mixed exhibits. Great cafe and store.

Wonderful food, truly immerses you in Asian cuisine. In fact food was so good, didnt have time to check out the museum.

I only visited the gift shop. Good quality items from various asian countries. Good gift ideas. Location drives prices up. Staff at the shop are helpful and accommodating.

I have been here for a number of exhibits and they were all quite good. Moreover, I came here on Mothers Day for lunch and was quite impressed. Service was a little slow, (Most likely because they had a large Mothers day crowd). The food was very good. Overall, a very enjoyable experience.

The food is fresh and good. Service can be super slow sometimes though. Gorgeous glass ceiling and usually half empty. Hidden gem.

Small place, but if the exhibition is good, you will enjoy it.

I went to see an exhibition on Indian progressive art and was impressed by the art selection.

The Asia Society always has well curated shows. Currently they have a great exhibit entiteld Clouds Stretching a Thousand Miles that includes an intense video installation by Sun Xun not to be missed ! TorsoMan by Huang Yan is also just wow.On the ground floor they have UterusMan a video game / installation by Lunch Yang with an inspiration worth googling.Also the Asia Society gift store merits a visit on its own right with a great jewelry selection.

Great place to spend the day. Exhibits are breath taken.

Passed this place a few hundred time. was actually really pleased to randomly walk in one day. Positive experience.

Nice place. Very good lunch.

I really like the third floor exhibit. Many of the artifacts are Buddhist and Hindu. The tour is very informative.

Hosts some great events and has a great space and exhibits, though its not a big place. The shop is nice but expensive.

A lot if enjoyable artistic pieces to see here

Dont miss the Bombay Progressives Art Exhibition in the #seasonofindia

Excellent family days dedicated to every culture from the South to the Far East of Asia. Good lectures on world events, the arts and spirituality as well as small exhibitions with free entry on Fridays.

Highly professional staff, meaningful exhibits and events that allow for introspection on / celebrate the Asian experience.

Definitely worth checking out, especially if you have a Student ID.

Loved the ambience! I live just a few blocks away and didnt realize such a gem was nearby. I was on duty for Krishna: Love, Re-Invented performance by Sutra Foundation, a Malaysian based dance company and found that they have a packed calendar on a monthly basis with stuff that Id want to see and do. Plus the gift store has such unique one-off items for an affordable price and the cafes menu looks enticing. Speaking of the cafe, its actually makes for a good option if youre looking for a nice venue for any events youre planning to have. It looks like an indoor park and garden, with high ceilings. The personnel there are also very accommodating and friendly.

This place is definitely overlooked by too many. Myriad great performances/exhibits/film screening are available. If you are a New York culture buff, not to be missed.

Love that place, you can have a good taste of the culture there.

Pleasant exhibits and a museum store. Friday night 6-9 pm admission is free. Tang shipwreck exhibit was very impressive.

Great place with fantastic programs and very knowledgeable staff. The restaurant is fabulous.

This place has some nice architecture, great events, and I hear the restaurant is pretty good.

Nice gift shop.

The museum now presents cultures of Tibet and Indian. The museum changes region of culture shows 2-3times a year. And no cameras allowed in museum. Portraits of Tibet Buddha are amazing.

Nice environment with lots of space for various events. Tibetan exhibit was informative and presents lives of an oppresssed group in the most populous country in the world.

If you’ve never been to this bastion of Asian culture, it’s a must see! Asia Society New York is housed in a beautiful building on the Upper East side and has devoted its many floors to exhibitions, workshops and speaking events revolving about all things Asia. If you’re looking for a bite to eat after spending hours exploring all that Asia Society has to offer, there is the Garden Court Cafe which serves a variety of Asian dishes. Looking for a momento from your day out? Then peruse the gift shop filled to the brim with Asian inspired trinkets, books, clothing, home decor and jewelry! If it’s Asian culture you’re looking for, Asia Society New York has you covered!

Pakistani devotional music, Tibetan sand mandalas, the shooting death of a Japanese exchange student—no cultural subject is out of bounds for this wonderful small museum and cultural center that began as a pet project of John D. Rockefeller III. Frequently changing exhibitions are displayed on two floors. Guided talks are offered most afternoons.

They have so many exciting exhibits on Asia here. I especially like everything they have on Japan and the Oceanic regions. There is so much to learn here. It is a pleasure to go here.

What it lacks in size it makes up with thoughtful exhibitions.

A limited number of exhibits but very good!

Great environment

Eclectic asian items from near and far east as well as Asian souvenirs for the whole family and your friends. Items in this shop are clearly authentic and fun

Quiet place in the center of NY

Great place with fantastic programs and very knowledgeable staff.

2 floors of exhibits that were well explained with signage and no crowds.

Nice exhibit of Tibetan thangkas from the Tucci collection. Not as many photos as we expected.

A beautiful space with so much history. Take what you want from the experience. Theres something for every unrepresented group.

Great Asian culture programming and events.

Most of the Museum in nyc are allowed to take pictures except Asian society, its weird...The artifacts are good but lack of details or descriptions.The place is small and only few exhibits. The admission fee is a bit higher compared to other bigger Museum with less fee.The worst thing is the security personnel accused me of stealing their magnifying glass.I PERSONALLY CANT RECOMMEND ASIAN SOCIETY.

Beautiful space run efficiently

A wonderful medium sized museum with fabulous exhibits and a super cafe and gift shop.

This place was good, however when I visited they only had two very small exhibitions. They had a nice collection, from what I could see.

Went there for happy hour and only stayed to see one exhibitdue to other obligations. Will have to visit more next time

Ok small gifts. Nice art books. Would visit if I go to an exhibit but not as its own destination.

Intimate and special museum. And check out the cool staircase too.

A smaller museum than some of the others in NYC, but well worth visiting. Also, a nice restaurant on the ground floor.

Went with two of my friends after work. Small but still enjoyable selection of artifacts from various Asian cultures. Weird policies with re: to photos. On the 3rd floor there is a sign before the entrance door encouraging photos (even asking you to tag them @asiasociety!) but just laying down ground rules such as no flash, no selfie-sticks and obeying signs if they state no photos - all of which was fine. I tried to take a photo of something (a bowl or small statue) and immediately a guard tells me no photos. I asked about the sign which was 20 feet from my position stating otherwise and he just repeated no photos. So I said okay and went on my way to finish seeing the rest of the exhibit. The museum was fairy empty but my friends and I noted that this guard quietly followed us throughout the museum and even when we went to other rooms. I didnt think we looked shady or anything but that kind of behavior is just ridiculous.

Great museum... was here for the Yoshitomo Nara exhibit and it was inspiring. the Neo pop art is fun and charming, especially in the way the exhibit is laid out in a sort of playful exploration through the museum... although the museum itself is not very large, so take your time.

They have a nice iran artists exhibition, with modern and old pieces. the things in the shop are beautiful and they have tea tasting. it is free on fridays

Asia society has wonderful events and exhibitions