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The Met Cloisters

ArtHistoryOpen until 5pmFrom $30190th Street (A train)

The Met Cloisters est le département du Metropolitan Museum of Art consacré à l'art et à l'architecture de l'Europe médiévale. Perché sur une colline de Fort Tryon Park, avec vue sur l'Hudson River, il assemble des éléments provenant de quatre cloîtres français avec des chapelles, des jardins et environ 5 000 œuvres couvrant la période byzantine jusqu'au début de la Renaissance. Son chef-d'œuvre le plus célèbre est la série des sept Tapisseries de la Licorne, présentée aux côtés du Retable de Mérode et de l'abside romane de Fuentidueña. Le bâtiment et une grande partie de sa collection furent offerts par John D. Rockefeller Jr., et le site a ouvert ses portes au public en 1938.

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Getting there

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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Hours

Mon10:00–17:00
Tue10:00–17:00
WedClosed
ThuToday10:00–17:00
Fri10:00–17:00
Sat10:00–17:00
Sun10:00–17:00

Admission

From $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

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Neue Galerie New York

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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), M4 bus to Fort Tryon Park / The Cloisters.
What can I see at The Met Cloisters?
Un monastère médiéval reconstitué au-dessus de l'Hudson, qui abrite les Tapisseries de la Licorne ainsi que les trésors romans et gothiques du Met. Current highlights include The Belles Heures of Jean de France, Duc de Berry, Créatures du mythe et de l'imagination : Europe et Amériques (Creatures of Myth and Imagination: Europe and the Americas), 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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