Cloisters

The Met Cloisters    

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The Cloisters, also known as the Met Cloisters, is a museum in Fort Tryon Park in Washington Heights, Manhattan, New York City, specializing in European medieval art and architecture, with a …
The Cloisters, also known as the Met Cloisters, is a museum in Fort Tryon Park in Washington Heights, Manhattan, New York City, specializing in European medieval art and architecture, with a focus on...

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Mar 30, 2024
Absolutely lovely, and great placards explaining the treasures within. The plants and trees weren't yet in bloom, but I can only imagine how spectacular it must be when they are. Even if you get easi… Full review by Sherry C
Mar 17, 2024
About an hour on the subway from lower Manhattan but absolutely worth it. The Cloisters was built in the 1930s but it's like stepping back several centuries. Doorways, windows and columns from medie… Full review by socialmediavolunteer
Jan 29, 2024
I love touring the Met Cloisters at the holidays. They have such interesting walking tours and displays of decorations for the Christmas holidays. The museum is not overdone and the people who work h… Full review by Justin W

Facts

Established:1938
Architect:Charles Collens

Questions & answers

Q:
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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Your ticket is good for three days.
Q:
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
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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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