The Cloisters

The Met Cloisters    

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The Cloisters, also known as the Met Cloisters, is a museum in the Washington Heights neighborhood of Upper Manhattan, New York City. The …

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Nov 18, 2024
Had a Wonderful visit to a lovely place. The Cloisters is a beautiful building in a perfect setting. Several peaceful courtyards and plenty of amazing medieval art. The collection of tapestries was p… Full review by Sylviavsc
Oct 18, 2024
This unique branch of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, dedicated to medieval European art and architecture, offered us a serene escape from bustling New York City. The museum's design, incorporating e… Full review by Arturo W
Oct 1, 2024
So tranquil and not crowded, it is really like stepping back hundreds of years. Wonderful objects of art and relics from the past, I really enjoyed my visit! Full review by EileenMtShasta
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The Met Cloisters is an art museum owned by the Met that boasts religious (mostly Catholic) art from a range of time periods as the buildin…
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An extension of the Metropolitan Museum, the Cloisters stands as the sole museum in the U.S. dedicated entirely to medieval art. What sets i…
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The Cloisters, also known as the Met Cloisters, is a museum in the Washington Heights neighborhood of Upper Manhattan, New York …
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The Cloisters is the medieval outpost of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Overlooking the Hudson River, it is a deeply relaxing and spirit…
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The Cloisters is a section of the Metropolitan Museum of Art which focuses on Medieval European art, artifacts and architecture. The …
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Perched on a wooded hill in Fort Tryon Park, near Manhattan's northwestern tip, the Cloisters museum and gardens houses part of the medi…
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Established:May 10, 1938
Located:99 Margaret Corbin Drive, Fort Tryon Park
Construction completed:1935–1939
Architect:Charles Collens
Type:Medieval art

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Do you have to use the ticket to all 3 places on the same day? I would think that would mean a pretty short time at each place.
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You can use your ticket for 3 consecutive days. It could either be 2 days in The MET Fifth Avenue and 1 day in The Met Cloisters or 1 day each in the 3 MET (including The MET …
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You can use your ticket for 3 consecutive days. It could either be 2 days in The MET Fifth Avenue and 1 day in The Met Cloisters or 1 day each in the 3 MET (including The MET Breuer).
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How long does it generally take to get to the Met cloisters from the metropolitan museum via train?
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About an hour and fifteen minutes with the short walk door to door.
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is there a parking lot at the Cloisters?
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Yes, but not a lot of parking spaces. I would suggest taking a cab,Uber, or Lyft.
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Are there hotels in the area near the cloisters
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Doubtful..... but it is really really close to the city… 15 minutes… Where there are many hotels.. You are very close to the upper West Side
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Answer by Faye F · Sep 28, 2018
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