Attraction
The Met Cloisters
Harlem & Upper Manhattan, New York City
About The Met Cloisters
The Cloisters is the Met's medieval branch, built from parts of French monastic cloisters on a bluff above the Hudson in Fort Tryon Park. It holds the Unicorn Tapestries and formal herb gardens, and is far quieter than the main museum.
The Met Cloisters on the map
More to see around Harlem & Upper Manhattan
Information source: NYC Tourism + Conventions
Good to know
- Is The Met Cloisters worth visiting?
- The Met Cloisters is one of the attraction highlights we list in New York City. This page covers what to know before you go and which restaurants are nearby.
- Where can I eat near The Met Cloisters?
- Nearby restaurants are listed on this page. Those already on Woltaro can be booked online; the others are shown for reference with their address and map location.
- When is the best time to visit The Met Cloisters?
- Shoulder season, late spring and early autumn, is generally quieter and cooler than midsummer, when popular spots in New York City are busiest around midday.
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