Photo: View of the gardens and cloister from the Benedictine monastery of Saint-Michel-de-Cuxa, near Perpignan, France, ca. 1130–40, The Cloisters Collection, 1925. Photo: Mick Hales.

The Cloisters Museum and Gardens

For reservations call 212-923-3700.
http://www.metmuseum.org/cloisters/

Included admission free with the card.

Description

Discover a beloved urban oasis and branch of The Metropolitan Museum of Art. The Cloisters museum and gardens, in Northern Manhattan, is devoted to the art, architecture, and gardens of medieval Europe. With unparalleled views of the Hudson River, highlights include magnificent medieval sculpture, exquisite illuminated manuscripts, glorious stained glass, and the celebrated Unicorn Tapestries.

Cost without the card:

Adult $20.00, Child $0.00

Hours:

March-October: Tuesday-Sunday, 9:30 am-5:15 pm;
November-February: Tuesday-Sunday, 9:30 am-4:45 pm

Closed

Mondays, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day. All holiday hours are subject to change without notice.

Driving:

Take Henry Hudson Parkway northbound to the first exit after the George Washington Bridge (Fort Tryon Park/The Cloisters). This exit is accessible only from the northbound lane; if coming from the north, take Henry Hudson Parkway southbound to exit 14-15, make a U-turn, and travel north one mile to the exit marked Fort Tryon Park/The Cloisters.

Public Transportation:

By Subway: M4 bus to the last stop (Fort Tryon Park/The Cloisters) or A train to 190th Street, exit the station by elevator to Ft. Washington Ave., and walk north along Margaret Corbin Drive for approximately ten minutes or transfer to the M4 bus and ride north one stop.

Redemption Instructions:

Please read: important instructions on how to use your card.

Present the New York City Explorer Pass at Admissions. Present your Explorer Pass at either The Met (p. 58) or The Cloisters in exchange for an admission button valid for both museums on the same day. Same day entrance to The Cloisters museum and gardens and The Metropolitan Museum of Art with the New York City Explorer Pass.