Programs at The Cloisters

The Cloisters, the branch of The Metropolitan Museum of Art devoted to the art and architecture of medieval Europe, was assembled from architectural elements, both domestic and religious, that date from the twelfth through the fifteenth century. The building and its cloistered gardens—located in Fort Tryon Park in Upper Manhattan—are treasures in themselves, effectively part of the collection housed there. View highlights from The Cloisters: sculpture, tapestries, illuminated manuscripts, goldsmiths' and silversmiths' work, stained glass, enamels, ivories, and more. All group visits require reservations. Please call 212-650-2280 to schedule a group visit. You may also download the group visits brochure (PDF; 53.57 K) for more information.

Hours

Museum Hours
Monday: Closed
Tuesday–Sunday:
9:30 a.m.–4:45 p.m. (November–February)
9:30 a.m.–5:15 p.m. (March–October)
Closed January 1, Thanksgiving Day, December 25

Address

Fort Tryon Park
New York, New York 10040
212-923-3700

Upcoming Events

Gallery Talks at The Cloisters
May 17, 31, June 1, 14, 21, 28, July 5, 6, 12, 19, 26, August 2, 3, 9, 16, 23, 30, 2008

Gallery Workshops for Families at The Cloisters
May 17, June 1, 21, July 5, 6, 19, August 2, 3, 16, September 6, 7, and 20, 2008

Family Festival at The Cloisters
May 24, 25, 2008

La Experiencia Medieval: Talleres Educativos para la Familia en Español en Los Claustros
May 31, June 28, July 26, August 30, and September 27, 2008

Garden Days at The Cloisters
June 7, 8, 2008

Accessibility

Because of its landmark status, The Cloisters has somewhat limited accessibility for visitors with mobility impairments. For more information, please call 212-923-3700 or ask at the entrance upon arrival.

Events

Collection Highlights Tours

Offered at 3:00 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays and also on Sundays, these tours of the collection are free with Museum admission for individual visitors. No reservations are required.

Audio Guide

Narrated by Peter Barnet, Michel David-Weill Curator in Charge of Medieval Art and The Cloisters, The Cloisters Audio Guide comprises interviews with curators, conservators, and educators. Versions of the The Cloisters Audio Guide are available in French, German, and Spanish. A family version is also available. Medieval music on the Audio Guide provides an evocative backdrop for a visit to The Cloisters.

Gallery Talks

The Cloisters offers Gallery Talks and other programs for adults at noon and 2:00 p.m. every Saturday and on the first Sunday of each month, year-round. These talks are free with Museum admission and do not require reservations. Due to limited gallery space, groups of ten or more cannot be accommodated. Special gallery workshops for children ages four through twelve and their families are held at 1:00 p.m. on the first and third Saturdays and the first Sunday of each month. Spanish-language gallery workshops for children and their families are also available the last Saturday of each month. See the calendar for a list of upcoming Spanish-language gallery workshops.

Concerts

Concerts are held in the twelfth-century Fuentidueña Chapel from Spain, visually and acoustically one of the most beautiful sites for the performance of medieval music. Search the calendar for upcoming concerts, or call 212-650-2290.

Concert ticket prices include free same-day admission to the Museum. Seats are limited, and advance purchase is recommended. All tickets are general seating. To purchase tickets, call 212-650-2290, Monday through Friday, between 9:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. We regret that tickets cannot be exchanged or refunded.

Special Programs

In addition to regular year-round programming, The Cloisters offers a number of special seasonal programs that are free with Museum admission. Search the calendar for upcoming special programs, or call 212-650-2280.

Directions

By Subway/Bus

Take the A train to 190th Street and exit the station by elevator. Walk north along Margaret Corbin Drive for approximately ten minutes or transfer to the M4 bus and ride north one stop. If you are coming from the Museum's Main Building, you may also take the M4 bus directly from Madison Avenue/83rd Street to the last stop. (Please allow more time for this option.)

See the MTA website for bus and subway maps.

By Car

Take Henry Hudson Parkway northbound to the first exit after the George Washington Bridge (Fort Tryon Park/The Cloisters). This exit is accessible only from the northbound lane; if coming from the north, take Henry Hudson Parkway southbound to exit 14–15, make a U-turn, and travel north one mile to the exit marked Fort Tryon Park/The Cloisters.