Hours, Tours, and ACCESSIBILITY

The 8th Floor is free and open to the public during exhibitions on Thursdays-Saturdays 11am-6pm, or by appointment. Email info@the8thfloor.org for gallery information and tour inquiries.

We will always make best efforts to maintain an accessible space at The 8th Floor. The building, gallery, and restrooms are wheelchair accessible. A wheelchair can be provided upon request. Please reach out to info@the8thfloor.org or 646-839-5903 with any general questions about accessibility or to request an accommodation for a specific public program, which should be done at least two weeks before your visit.

We do not currently require masks but they are strongly encouraged, and can be provided upon request.

LOCATION

The 8th Floor
17 West 17th Street
(between 5th and 6th Avenues)
New York, NY 10011

There is a large gold sign that reads “The 8th Floor” next to the entrance. Upon arrival, tap the digital doorbell next to the sign, then scroll down and tap “The 8th Floor” to enter. Pressing “8” in the elevator will bring you directly to the gallery.

From Union Square (4, 5, 6, L, N, Q, R): Walk North and make a left on 17th Street. The 8th Floor will be on your right, following the intersection with 5th Avenue. The L, N, Q, and R lines at Union Square are the only wheelchair accessible subway options near the gallery.

From 14th Street (F, M): Head North and make a right on 17th Street. The 8th Floor will be on your left.

From 14th Street (1, 2, 3): Head north and make a right on 17th street. The 8th Floor will be on your left following the intersection with 6th Avenue.

From the bus: There are stops for the M1, M2, M3, M7, and M55 within a one- or two-block radius of the gallery.

By car: Paid street parking is available, and the closest indoor parking garages are at 16 W 16th St and 101 W 15th St.

Newsletter

Please register for our newsletter here to receive updates on our exhibitions and events at The 8th Floor as well as other initiatives from the Shelley & Donald Rubin Foundation. Get in touch at info@the8thfloor.org or 646-839-5908.

Our Values and Policies

The Shelley & Donald Rubin Foundation is dedicated to providing a safe, inclusive, accessible and welcoming experience for all visitors to The 8th Floor. 

Any forms of discrimination based on race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, or any other grounds are not permitted. Discrimination is the unjust or prejudicial treatment of others based on human difference. Furthermore, any action or behavior that is disruptive or potentially harmful to others will not be permitted.

We reserve the right to restrict access to any visitor whose presence or participation at The 8th Floor jeopardizes the welcoming and inclusive culture that we are working to uphold, or anyone who detracts from the safety, welfare, and wellbeing of guests or staff. The 8th Floor visitors and staff have the right to an environment free from abusive, threatening, or disruptive behavior. Anyone who engages in this type of activity will be asked to leave.