(212) 923-3700
Fort Tryon Park
New York,
NY
10040
40.8593
-73.9302
Neighborhoods: Uptown, Fort George
Hours:
Nov-Feb: Tue-Sun 9:30am-4:45pm
Mar-Oct: Tue-Sun 9:30am-5:15pm
What People Are Saying About The Cloisters
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
In Short – The venue was made possible by the efforts of two men: George G. Barnard, who assembled most of the collection of artifacts, and John D. Rockefeller, who purchased the collection and donated land and money for the building. Apart from the architectural setting, the visitor can see some surviving treasures of the Middle Ages, including the Book of Hours of Jeanne d'Evreux, the renowned Unicorn Tapestries, as well as gardens planted in accordance with medieval texts.
10/20/09
An escape from the 21st Century
by Scoop NYC
Your ability to enjoy the Cloisters will hinge largely on your ability to imagine yourself as a completely different person, one whose life is governed not by a Blackberry and tonight's TV programming but by the unchanging seasons and intense spiritual devotion.
Why? Because the artwork itself is attractive but not nearly so beautiful as that from later eras. What's truly fascinating is the mindset that created the artwork and the lifestyle of the Middle Ages.
Granted, it's pretty hard for a modern-day New Yorker (or visitor) to get into that mindset, but the audio guide does a pretty good job getting you there. If you're really dedicated, read "Mont Saint Michele and Chartres" by Henry Adams before you go. Most of all, if you can possibly go alone, then do that. Nothing pulls you back into this century like someone you know talking about modern concerns.
- Pros: beautiful art and architecture
- Cons: hard to get to
07/17/06
Lovely escape
by sharopooks
The Cloisters is a great museum located in Fort Tryon Park, offering amazing views. One great thing is that it's not a huge overwhelming museum, so you can view the collection in a couple of hours and have time to hang out in the garden, cafe (the museum one on the grounds or The New Leaf Cafe, at the entrance of the park) or the park itself. The medieval art is beautiful, detailed and mostly of a religious nature. Note, though this is a branch of The Met, The Cloisters is not "pay as you wish," adult admission is $15. I live nearby and it's very enjoyable taking house guests to this urban retreat.
- Pros: beautiful locale, can do in a day
- Cons: might be too religious for some
01/17/03
best kept secret escape
by marousyar
i surprised my husband with a day trip to Fort Tryon Park and the Cloisters for his birthday last year. it made for a memorable experience. neither of us was aware that this extraordinary escape even existed in the city before. excellent museum with many great photo opps (be sure to bring your camera). the park offers beautiful views of the Hudson. for a break, try the cafe for lunch or a glass of wine.
The Details on The Cloisters
Save Money:
One admission gets you into both the Cloisters and the Met on the same day.
Know Before You Go:
The Cloister Cafe is open May through October, from 10am to 4pm.
The Extras:
You can be a tour guide for elementary school children. For more information, call (212) 923-3700.
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