The Met Cloisters

Incredible place. I would recommend to have at least couple of hours to spend there. I’ll come back for sure. Spring or summer time!
All the art, waived columns, atmosphere, lighting
Just great! Life inspiration. Gorgeous place.

Beautiful place on a hill! So peaceful and warm, having a wonderful scenery as well as valuable artifacts, this place is just gem of the city! You definitely have to try it if you got tired of the packed city full of tourists. You can find a cute cafe and lovely garden within it.

Beautiful and unique museum with a broad selection of Romanesque and Gothic medieval works. The museum itself is absolutely stunning, with incredible architecture and an amazing ambiance. The focus on the detailing and architecture makes it feel as though you are truly walking through a French monastery. The medieval gardens are also incredibly beautiful and well maintained. I loved the different themed rooms and the wide selection of art pieces and artifacts. As well, the museum has wonderful views of the Hudson River. I highly recommend visiting this museum not only for the art, but also the ambiance, the architecture and the incredible views.

A bit of a hike to get to but absolutely worth it. Some beautiful pieces in a wonderfully designed modern building that could easily pass for something multiple centuries old. The walk up the path from Dyckman St is much easier than using the stairs options. The views from outside up and down the Hudson are wonderful.

This place was amazing. Definitely way less crowded than the main museums. I went awhile back when they allowed me to pay whatever I wanted to pay. I believe now they want you to show ID in order to pay less than the general admission which is $30. We walked up the hill to get to the entrance, that was our exercise for the day. Employees were very affable. I’m not a religious person but it was wonderful seeing the different rooms, artifacts, Christian structures, etc. Plan to spend a few hours there and look at everything.

Highly recommended!

My friend said this was the most beautiful American museum he had been to. The architecture and the collections are both quite impressive. It felt far to travel from midtown Manhattan (especially on the coldest day of 2024!), but we actually think it was totally worth it! I want to come back again in the spring or summer time :)

So wild that this exists in North Manhattan. It's a pastiche of many different medieval styles and localities and thus is an effective art survey. I visited because a long time ago when I went to Columbia I always wanted to go but put it off because it was so easy , only a few stops up the IRT, but sometimes proximity leads to passivity so thus great many years later now I finally made it and it was worth it, on a clear day when you could see the Palisades. Thank you, Rockefeller family! I really loved it and particularly liked the nutty corbel figures.

Such a beautiful part of the met! It’s pay as you wish for New Yorkers. It’s so peaceful inside and a great look into the history of Christianity. The courtyards are beautiful, especially in the spring and summer when the flowers are blooming. They’ve recreated a bunch of cathedral spaces and have preserved the rich history in a respectful and detailed manner.

A quiet oasis of peace and culture about 20 minutes and a couple of light years away from New York City furnished with most beautiful paintings and nestled by the Hudson River. We became members even though we're from out of town. Hope to come back soon!

Beautiful space to explore while in the area. It's pay as you wish entry for NYC residents and has a very beautiful outdoor garden attached. There's a lot of art work, specifically tapestries and a huge treasure section.

I can’t believe it took me 10 years of living here to finally go. What a beautiful treasure we have near by. I felt transported. Can’t wait to see it in spring and summer too.

Also so helpful with my mother and her finding it hard to walk down the hill upon exiting. The staff helped us greatly with that. Thank you all so much.

That's a great museum with a medieval experience, you really feel like you are in an old European castle with gobelens and statues and all the nice architecture and mosaics. Gardens are also cool when it's warm. Really good experience, absolutely recommended!

I was recently looking for things to do that are off the beaten path in my city of NYC & this place came up in couple of articles. Many people(myself included) don't even know about The Met Cloisters.

Most people associate The Met with their location on 5th Avenue & this one goes unnoticed. It is such a magnificent museum with beautiful works of preserved art & artifacts with a French monastery theme.

I felt like I was walking through the Harry Potter castle inside. The architecture is absolutely breathtaking. They have a small area outside with period correct plants, one of which is poisonous so don't touch. Outside you also get beautiful views of the cliffs of The Palisades in New Jersey.

The drive there was scenic & relaxing. Cost of admission is $30 but for NY/NJ/CT residents you pay what you wish. I paid a reasonable $10. The Cloisters are built around Fort Tryon Park which has plenty of parking circling it so if you're driving don't worry parking will not be a problem. There are also a few handicap spots across the front entrance.

I really enjoyed my visit here & I'm sure you will too. The Cloisters are so majestic & to me it's crazy there exists such a place where one can escape to to get away from all the hustle & bustle of the big city right in the middle of modern Manhattan.

This is a fun experience for all age groups. Makes for a fun date as well. Your ticket is valid for 3 days here & their other location as well.

Really enjoyed this museum away from the bustle of New York city, focused on medieval European art and architecture with a number of unique exhibitions including tapestries of unicorns! The cloisters are extremely picturesque and where most people are spending time but don’t miss out on the interesting art all around the facility. It’s a relatively small museum that’ll take around 1-2 hours to go through.

An architecturally exquisite museum, situated in a quieter area of the city, with a myriad of engaging works; the Unicorn Room is just fantastic. Even on a Saturday afternoon, although many people were present, the museum wasn’t congested. I would definitely recommend visiting if in the city.

Beautiful Historic Place with Majestic views of the Hudson and well manicured Gardens. The artistic displays of the Middle Ages are magnificent with much to learn in this wonderful setting of The Met Museums.

This is such an amazing museum! Whether you connect deeply with medieval art or not theres something here to see. Plan 3 hours you really will need it. A lot of french, spanish, and german art! Also lovely gardens. Parking was easy and readily available. If its a nice day youcan also walk along the Hudson terrace.

It’s a beautiful and fascinating historical museum inside a building that incorporates 4 cloisters brought from europe and designed to feel like a medieval castle or monastery. Walking through the museum is incredible with internal gardens and the incredible views north and west. If you live in New York then admission is “pay what you will” - $30 suggested for adults - and admission includes the Metropolitan museum on the Upper East Side.

The museum is surrounded by Fort Tryon Park which is an amazing collection of walking paths.

Museum on the Hudson River that features medieval art and architecture that is affiliated with the Met.
Beautiful gardens with a cafe.
There is a terrace with wonderful views of the river.
The Met Cloisters is easily accessible via the subway and Metro bus. Highly recommend.

What an amazing place. This museum really shows you what an effort they put in to preserve the art and culture. Many were ruin or sacked during the wars and these items wind up here and collectively have a new life. Free for NY resident but recommend a donation. Strongly recommend.