The Cloisters Museum and Gardens is a part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, located in Fort Tryon Park in the Washington Heights neighborhood of Upper Manhattan. It is dedicated to the art and architecture of the Middle Ages, specifically from the Romanesque and Gothic periods. The museum was founded in 1938 and opened to the public in 1939.
Architecture and Design
The Cloisters Museum and Gardens was designed by Charles Collens, a noted architect of the early 20th century. The design of the museum is based on four medieval cloisters from the 12th to 15th centuries, and it is constructed from parts of five medieval French cloisters. The building and gardens are surrounded by walls and a moat, and the museum has a large collection of medieval art and artifacts.
Collections and Exhibitions
The Cloisters Museum and Gardens has a vast collection of art and artifacts from the Middle Ages, including paintings, sculptures, tapestries, stained glass, manuscripts, and religious objects. The museum also hosts a variety of special exhibitions, lectures, and programs throughout the year.
The Cloisters Collection
The Cloisters Collection is the permanent collection of the museum and includes works of art from the Middle Ages. It is organized into the following categories:
- Sculpture
- Metalwork
- Paintings
- Textiles
- Stained Glass
- Manuscripts and Printed Books
- Furniture and Woodwork
- Ceramics
- Architecture
The Gardens
The Cloisters Museum and Gardens also has a beautiful and serene garden, which is home to a variety of plants and flowers. The garden is divided into four sections, each with its own theme. The four sections are the Cuxa Cloister Garden, the Bonnefont Cloister Garden, the Trie Cloister Garden, and the Unfinished Garden.
Visiting The Cloisters Museum and Gardens
The Cloisters Museum and Gardens is open to the public Tuesday through Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. It is closed on Mondays and on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day. Admission to the museum is free with a suggested donation. The gardens are free and open to the public year-round.
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