
The Met Cloisters

August 27 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, repeating until August 31, 2022
The Cloisters
99 Margaret Corbin Drive
New York, NY
Suggested Ages: All, Adult Friendly
Explore a castle-like museum overlooking the Hudson River in northern Manhattan’s Fort Tyron Park.
* This branch of the Met dedicated to the art, architecture, and gardens of medieval Europe has secret passages, peaceful gardens, stunning terraces with river views, golden treasure and lots of depictions of animals including intricate unicorn tapestries (warning, the unicorn gets killed).
* Pay-what-you-wish for New York State residents and NY, NJ, and CT students.
* Closed on Tuesdays.
🍽 Get sandwiches, pastries and snacks at the counter-service outdoor Trie Café in a lovely courtyard.
🛍 Princess/knight costumes optional. Gift shop has wonderful books, costumes & toys.
🌳 Pack a picnic to eat in the lovely surrounding Fort Tryon Park, which has lots of amazing views and pretty pathways. The Anne Loftus Playground is less than a ten-minute walk northeast.
The Met Cloisters Family Tours
Share ideas and enjoy hands-on gallery activities that bring medieval works of art to life in a castle-like setting.
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