The Cloisters
New York, NY 10040
Phone: (212) 923-3700
- Directions:
- A at 190th St
- Hours:
- Nov-Feb: Tue-Sun 9:30am-4:45pm , Mar-Oct: Tue-Sun 9:30am-5:15pm
Editorial Review for The Cloisters – by Citysearch Editors
In Short
The venue was made possible by the efforts of two men: George G. Barnard, who assembled most of the collection of artifacts, and John D. Rockefeller, who purchased the collection and donated land and money for the building. Apart from the architectural setting, the visitor can see some surviving treasures of the Middle Ages, including the Book of Hours of Jeanne d'Evreux, the renowned Unicorn Tapestries, as well as gardens planted in accordance with medieval texts.
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Insider Tips
Save MoneyOne admission gets you into both the Cloisters and the Met on the same day.
Know Before You GoThe Cloister Cafe is open May through October, from 10am to 4pm.
The ExtrasYou can be a tour guide for elementary school children. For more information, call (212) 923-3700.
User Reviews for The Cloisters
07/17/2006 Posted by sharopooks
The Cloisters is a great museum located in Fort Tryon Park, offering amazing views. One great thing is that it's not a huge overwhelming museum, so you can view the collection in a couple of hours and have time to hang out in the garden, cafe (the museum one on the grounds or The New Leaf Cafe, at the entrance of the park) or the park itself. The medieval art is beautiful, detailed and mostly of a religious nature. Note, though this is a branch of The Met, The Cloisters is not "pay as you wish," adult admission is $15. I live nearby and it's very enjoyable taking house guests to this urban retreat.
Pros: beautiful locale, can do in a day
Cons: might be too religious for some
01/17/2003 Posted by marousyar
i surprised my husband with a day trip to Fort Tryon Park and the Cloisters for his birthday last year. it made for a memorable experience. neither of us was aware that this extraordinary escape even existed in the city before. excellent museum with many great photo opps (be sure to bring your camera). the park offers beautiful views of the Hudson. for a break, try the cafe for lunch or a glass of wine.
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