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The Cloisters

Address: 99 Margaret Corbin Drive
Pricing: Adults: $20; Seniors: $15; Students: $10
Phone: 212-923-3700
Hours: Tuesday–Sunday: 9:30 a.m.–4:45 p.m.
How To Get There:
Take Henry Hudson Parkway northbound to the first exit after George Washington Bridge (Fort Tryon Park–The Cloisters). This exit is only accessible 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.
Parking:
$15-$35 at museum parking garage
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The Cloisters New York: America’s only medieval art museum!

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Dec 3, 2009

America's only museum dedicated exclusively to medieval art, The Cloisters offers a magnificent museum experience, enveloping visitors in the medieval ages. Gardens, tapestries, paintings and the cloisters themselves symbolize the diverse collection of art that was produced during this time, and the stunning setting of Fort Tyron Park further augments the visit.

It's hard to believe you are in Manhattan when you enter Fort Tyron Park and walk to the Cloisters -- encircled by a gorgeous park, with views of the Hudson River, it's easy to believe you've escaped from Manhattan, which makes the transformation into the Medieval Age that much easier.  It was originally a gift of John D. Rockefeller to the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Cloisters are covered walkways surrounding open courtyards. These Cloisters were made with pieces of five medieval cloisters incorporated into the museum's framework and offer visitors a beautiful place to relax and absorb the nearly 1,200 pieces of art on display.

The audio tour offers a great deal of insight and background for visitors interested in better understanding the pieces on display. Using the audio tour to learn more about pieces of interest, a visit to The Cloisters can last about an hour or more.

The Cloisters also hosts concerts and Saturday programs. Go to the museum's web site for additional details and to make sure you don't miss information about upcoming events.



- by Jim Brown , Henderson Reporter for HelloMetro  (Click to leave a message)

Jim Brown

Jim Brown is a longtime freelance aviation, travel and destination writer and communications professional. A former reporter for Aviation Daily, Air Safety Week and World Airline News, Jim served for more than 15 years as a senior public relations executive for American Airlines, TWA and AirTran Airways.
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The Cloisters, park of the Metropolitan Museum of Art group, from nearby Fort Tyron Park. (Photo courtesy Metropolitan Museum of Art)
Tapeestries, particularly the Unicorn tapestries, like this one, are some of the most popular art works at the Cloisters. (Photo courtesy Metropolitan Museum of Art)
This Trie Cloister is made of marble and created from pieces from monestaries and convents in the south of France. (Photo courtesy Metropolitan Museum of Art)
The Cloisters was funded by John D. Rockefeller Jr., but the collection upon which the Cloisters was built was actually begun by George Grey Barnard, who later sold the collection to Rockefeller. (Photo courtesy Metropolitan Museum of Art)
This sculpture of Mary Magdalene at the Cloisters was made from Lindenwood in South Germany in the late 15th century and was probably a portion of a larger, painted alterpiece. (Photo courtesy Metropolitan Museum of Art)




 



     
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