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The Met Cloisters

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The Met Cloisters is the branch of the Metropolitan Museum of Art devoted to the art and architecture of medieval Europe. Perched on a hilltop in Fort Tryon Park overlooking the Hudson River, it weaves elements from four French cloisters together with chapels, gardens and some 5,000 works spanning the Byzantine era to the early Renaissance. Its best-known masterpiece is the set of seven Unicorn Tapestries, shown alongside the Mérode Altarpiece and the Romanesque Fuentidueña Apse. The building and much of its collection were gifts of John D. Rockefeller Jr., and it opened to the public in 1938.

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99 Margaret Corbin Drive, New York, NY 10040

Nearest station: 190th Street (A train), Dyckman Street (A train), M4 bus to Fort Tryon Park / The Cloisters

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$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

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 10am to 4:30pm; 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), 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 Creatures of Myth and Imagination: Europe and the Americas, The Unicorn Tapestries, Annunciation Triptych (Mérode Altarpiece).
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.

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