The Met Cloisters

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Permanent Collections

The Unicorn Tapestries

A set of seven exquisite South Netherlandish tapestries (c. 1495 to 1505) depicting the hunt of the unicorn in silk, wool and gilt thread; the Cloisters' best-known masterpiece, given by John D. Rockefeller Jr.

Permanent collection$30

The Cloisters Cross

A 12th-century English walrus-ivory altar cross carved with some 92 figures and 98 inscriptions; a tour de force of Romanesque art often linked to the abbey at Bury St Edmunds.

Permanent collection$30

The Belles Heures of Jean de France, Duc de Berry

The only illuminated manuscript executed entirely by the Limbourg brothers (c. 1405 to 1409), a sumptuous Book of Hours with 172 miniatures made for the great patron Jean de Berry.

Permanent collection$30

The Fuentidueña Apse

A towering 12th-century Spanish Romanesque apse from the church of San Martín at Fuentidueña, shipped block by block and rebuilt at The Cloisters; a long-term loan from Spain crowned with a Catalan fresco.

Permanent collection$30

Annunciation Triptych (Mérode Altarpiece)

The workshop of Robert Campin painted this early Netherlandish oil triptych (c. 1427 to 1432), setting the Annunciation in a Flemish bourgeois interior; a landmark of Northern Renaissance painting.

Permanent collection$30

Visitor Information

How much does The Met Cloisters cost?

Standard adult admission to The Met Cloisters is $30. Pay-what-you-wish for NY State residents and NY/NJ/CT students; one ticket includes same-day entry to The Met Fifth Avenue. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.

What are the opening hours of The Met Cloisters?

The Met Cloisters is open Thursday to Tuesday 10:00–17:00 (10:00–16:30 November–February); closed Wednesdays, Thanksgiving, December 25 and January 1.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.

Where is The Met Cloisters?

The Met Cloisters is located at 99 Margaret Corbin Drive, New York, NY 10040, in the Fort Tryon Park, Washington Heights, Upper Manhattan area of New York. The nearest stations are 190th Street (A train), Dyckman Street (A train) and M4 bus to Fort Tryon Park / The Cloisters.

What can I see at The Met Cloisters?

A medieval monastery rebuilt above the Hudson, home to the Unicorn Tapestries and the Met's Romanesque and Gothic treasures. Current highlights include The Unicorn Tapestries, The Cloisters Cross and The Belles Heures of Jean de France, Duc de Berry.

Do I need to book The Met Cloisters in advance?

Booking ahead is recommended, especially for weekends, school holidays, and special exhibitions. Tickets are normally on the museum's website, and a pre-booked timed slot helps you avoid queues at the entrance.

When is the best time to visit The Met Cloisters?

Weekday mornings shortly after opening are typically the quietest, especially mid-week. Late afternoons can also be calmer. Weekends, school holidays, and the lunch rush are the busiest periods.