The Cloisters, Medieval art museum in Fort Tryon Park, Manhattan, United States
The Met Cloisters contains reconstructed medieval monastery sections, gardens, and exhibitions displaying European art from the 12th to 15th centuries.
The museum opened in 1938 after John D. Rockefeller Jr funded the acquisition of George Grey Barnard's collection and additional medieval architectural elements from France.
Over 5,000 artworks, including the Unicorn Tapestries and the Merode Altarpiece, represent the artistic achievements of medieval European civilization.
Visitors can reach the museum via the A subway train to 190th Street station, with regular hours from Thursday through Tuesday, 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
The museum incorporates genuine medieval architectural elements from five French monasteries, reconstructed within a purpose-built structure overlooking the Hudson River.
Location: Manhattan
Inception: May 10, 1938
Founders: George Grey Barnard
Official opening: May 10, 1938
Operator: The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Part of: Fort Tryon Park
Opening Hours: Thursday-Tuesday 10:00-16:30
Phone: +1(212)9233700
Website: https://metmuseum.org/visit/plan-your-visit/met-cloisters
GPS coordinates: 40.86487,-73.93192
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:19
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