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The Met Cloisters    

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The Cloisters, also known as the Met Cloisters, is a museum in the Washington Heights neighborhood of Upper Manhattan, New York City. The …

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Jan 7, 2025
There are so many things to enjoy about the Cloisters. It is quite compact compared to other museums so you will be able to take it all in. The collections are stunning, especially the tapestries, bu…Full review by JHM231
Nov 18, 2024
Had a Wonderful visit to a lovely place. The Cloisters is a beautiful building in a perfect setting. Several peaceful courtyards and plenty of amazing medieval art. The collection of tapestries was p…Full review by Sylviavsc
Oct 18, 2024
This unique branch of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, dedicated to medieval European art and architecture, offered us a serene escape from bustling New York City. The museum's design, incorporating e…Full review by Arturo W
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An extension of the Metropolitan Museum, the Cloisters stands as the sole museum in the U.S. dedicated entirely to medieval art. What sets i…
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The Cloisters is the medieval outpost of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Overlooking the Hudson River, it is a deeply relaxing and spirit…
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Established:May 10, 1938
Located:99 Margaret Corbin Drive, Fort Tryon Park
Construction completed:1935–1939
Architect:Charles Collens
Type:Medieval art

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Do you have to use the ticket to all 3 places on the same day? I would think that would mean a pretty short time at each place.
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Your ticket is good for three days.
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How long does it generally take to get to the Met cloisters from the metropolitan museum via train?
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About an hour and fifteen minutes with the short walk door to door.
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is there a parking lot at the Cloisters?
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Yes, but not a lot of parking spaces. I would suggest taking a cab,Uber, or Lyft.
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Are there hotels in the area near the cloisters
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Doubtful..... but it is really really close to the city… 15 minutes… Where there are many hotels.. You are very close to the upper West Side
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Answer by Faye F · Sep 28, 2018
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