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The Met Cloisters

Medieval art museum·Fort Tryon Park

Medieval Europe on the Hudson

About The Met Cloisters

At The Met Cloisters you can discover medieval Europe through art, architecture and gardens, with views of the Hudson River (NYC Tourism). Take the A train to 190th Street.

Why it's on our list

  • Medieval art
  • Gardens
  • Hudson views

Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with The Met Cloisters before you go.

What’s nearby

Distances from The Met Cloisters are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.

Key sights

  1. The Met6.2 miCycle 40 minCar or taxi 37 min
  2. Central Park6.5 miCycle 42 minCar or taxi 39 min
  3. Rockefeller Center7.7 miCar or taxi 45 min
  4. Times Square8.0 miCar or taxi 47 min
  5. Grand Central8.1 miCar or taxi 48 min
  6. Empire State Building8.5 miCar or taxi 50 min
  7. The High Line9.5 miCar or taxi 55 min
  8. 9/11 Memorial11 miCar or taxi 65 min
  9. Brooklyn Bridge12 miCar or taxi 66 min
  10. Statue of Liberty ferries12 miCar or taxi 68 min

Location

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