Asia Society

Asia Society is an organization located in the Upper East Side of Manhattan, New York City. It was founded by John D. Rockefeller III in 1956 to promote greater understanding of Asian culture. The society, which is a non-profit organization, has centers in Houston, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Washington DC, as well as in Hong Kong, Manila, Mumbai, Seoul, Shanghai and Melbourne, operating with its headquarters in New York City.

Today the Asia Society is housed in an eight-storey red granite building at 725 Park Avenue. The building underwent renovation in 2001 where its gallery space was increased. One of the galleries is devoted to exhibiting Rockefeller's own collection of Asian sculptures, amassed through his travels in Asia.

Asia Society, New York City
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The Asia Society also has changing exhibits showcasing a variety of Asian arts as well as regular screening of films and staging of dances and lectures related to Asia.

How to reach the Asia Society

Take the 6 train to the 68th Street - Hunter College subway station. Walk west along East 68th Street till intersection with Park Avenue. Turn right, walk north along Park Avenue until you arrive at the Asia Society on your right, after the intersection with East 70th Street.

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