The museum manages its collection by registering, cataloguing and detailing everything that falls within it. This activity is conducted via the MoCTA collection plan, according to established ethical codes and guidelines for the curation of Museum objects. This process conserves, authenticates and displays the collection, providing a sound platform for artistic and cultural activities, not only between Tibetan artists and the general public, but also between Tibetan and Western artists who share an interest in the artistic heritage of Tibet.

The core collection has examples of different artistic media, including paintings, sculptures and photographs.  The core collection is made up of diverse artists who are either Tibetan or have Tibet as their subject, with different individual styles represented. 

The sub-collection of artefacts is an asset to the core collection as it gives context to subjects used in the contemporary artworks. The ensemble of the family altar is quite complete and gives an example of the religious practices performed by Tibetans, as well as providing a showcase that Tibetan artists grew up with.

The sub-collection of the Dalai Lama scrolls supports the core collection by providing more insight into the culture and religion that Tibetan artists grew up in, which the Tibetan world and practising Western world follows and respects. 

The collection also has a presentation of paintings and sculptures by Ven Tashi Norbu, contributing to a presentation of 30 Tibetan Artists. Also in the permanent collection are many works by Western Artists.

See our Collections and artefacts for more information.