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The Cloisters museum and gardens, 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 largely date from the twelfth through the fifteenth century.
The building and its cloistered gardens—located in Fort Tryon Park in northern Manhattan—are treasures in themselves, effectively part of the collection housed there. The Cloisters' collection comprises approximately two thousand works of art.
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See hours and admission information for The Cloisters museum and gardens.
The Cloisters museum and gardens is easily accessible by subway, bus, or car.
Reservations are required for guided and self-guided group visits to The Cloisters.
The Cloisters welcomes all visitors and regularly offers events and programs to accommodate all audiences.
The Cloisters museum and gardens offers gallery talks, guided tours, family workshops, and special events for visitors of all ages.
From April through October, sandwiches, snacks, dessert, cold beverages, and coffee are served outdoors in the French medieval Trie Cloister.
The Cloisters Audio Guide comprises interviews with curators, conservators, and educators. Medieval music on the Audio Guide reflects the time and adds to the enjoyment of the experience. The Cloisters Audio Guide is also available in French, German, Japanese, and Spanish.
The Cloisters Under Construction (00:02:29) 312 views
Hunt of the Unicorn (00:14:39) 234 views
The Hidden Talisman: A Ghostly Romance of the Cloisters (00:10:45) 232 views
Sunday at the Met: The Cloisters, 2004 (01:11:52) 0 views
The Cloisters: Part One (00:17:14) 0 views
The Cloisters: Part Two (00:17:40) 0 views
The Cloisters: Part Three (00:15:56) 0 views
The Cloisters: Part Four (00:17:19) 0 views
When Bold Knights Lanced and Unicorns Pranced (00:24:12) 0 views
Glories of Medieval Art: The Cloisters (00:27:29) 0 views
The Cloisters Museum and Gardens - Behind the Scenes with the Director (00:11:28) 695 views
See The Medieval Garden Enclosed, a blog dedicated to the gardens at The Cloisters, for all the latest news about garden events, programs, what's in bloom, and other special topics.
Discover the history of this medieval treasure in northern Manhattan.
