Accompanied by my Parisian friends we set out to check the Met Medieval collection at The Cloisters. Very well done, no less than four cloisters on the grounds all with their distinct style. A highlights tour of Renaissance Europe, very well done. Situated in a large hilly park overlooking the Hudson River, a great excursion so different from the bustling highrise life of NYC.

What a perfect day to visit the Cloisters! It was a warm (for the winter) day and clear beautiful skies and the perfect day to walk to the Cloisters from the subway. The museum was having a "Holiday Tour" of Medieval Christmas decorations and a talk on how people decorated for the Christmas holidays during the Middle Ages. Our tour was packed with people. There must have been forty of us on the tour. The tour guide explained the symbolism of items like ivy, holly, pine, fruits and roses during the holiday season and how they were part of the way the churches were decorated for services back then. There still was that Pagan influence in the way the church was run. We talked about how the museum was decorated and how the ideas for decorating came about, the museum pieces that were influenced by the holidays and the story of the Magi and how the beginnings of Christmas were established. It was a really interesting talk. The tour guide gave detailed accounts of the protocol of the holidays during that time. Things seemed to loosen up by the Middle Ages. The staff of the museum did a nice job decorating the museum for the holidays and it looked very festive. I also got to see the "Hunt of the Unicorn" tapestries and go outside onto the terraces and admire the views on this beautiful warm afternoon. It was a great visit.

Visited these museum grounds over Memorial Day weekend. Absolutely beautiful location on a hillside overlooking the Hudson River, this museum resembles an old fortress/castle. Cost us 25.00 recommended but pay what you can/wish. Some beautiful tapestries and statues/carvings fill the castle like interior. Awesome raised ceilings add to the "feel". Courtyard gardens are an excellent touch and seem well maintained. Well worth an early Saturday trip for this treasure. We are planning to head back to explore the trail system all around the museum. A treasure in NYC's backyard.

Our Book Club had just finished The Cloisters ! Excellent Read. Karen K was so awesome. She spent an enormous amount of time pointing out all the architectural elements as well as points of interest from the book. I highly recommend a private tour with Karen K if you can swing it ! The views are worth the trip alone !

The Cloisters is one of the most amazing places to visit anywhere in the country. It is in a beautiful location and is chock full of the most gorgeous medieval art you will find anywhere - including the famous Unicorn Tapestries. When visiting New York City, especially in the warmer months, you MUST visit the Cloisters. The gardens in the Cloisters are lovely and it overlooks the Hudson River. Put this one on your list!

The bus ride was long as we came from midtown. However, it was well worth it. The Cloisters has a great setting and the artifacts are amazing. We enjoyed our visit and will come back on subsequent visits to NYC.

The Cloisters is a fascinating look at history during Medieval times. It is an offshoot of the Metropolitan Museum located in the Washington Heights neighborhood of Upper Manhattan. The museum, situated in Fort Tryon Park, specializes in European medieval art and architecture, with a focus on the Romanesque and Gothic periods. There is a lovely courtyard and the grounds overlook the Hudson River. Definitely worth a visit for history buffs.

Although this museum was a long way from our hotel, I can say it was worth the trip. We are not veteran subway riders, but found the correct trains to take thanks to Google maps. I can’t imagine how long (and the expense) it would have taken us to get there if we had taken a cab or Uber! Be warned that the trek up to the museum from street level is not for the faint of heart….it’s a long way up. But despite the rain the walk was beautiful and the views made it pleasant. The museum itself feels like you are visiting Europe, this alone made the trip worth it The exhibits are well done but there aren’t many of them. The museum’s collection of tapestries is extraordinary. Don’t expect to spend the day here by any means, a few hours is all you will need. We had lunch in the courtyard amongst the flowers….such a charming setting. The food was very expensive and not very tasty. Be sure to visit the medieval gardens, we found this fascinating. We found that no one who works here seems to enjoy their job…every employee we interacted with was unfriendly and unwelcoming. Seemed kind of strange for a venue that deals with the public.

This is a beautiful museum that all would love to see. The setting is just gorgeous and the art included is very interesting. It was an easy runway ride from our hotel in Midtown. Your paid ticket will also get you into The Met Fifth Avenue for no additional fee if you use on the same day. The Cloisters does not require a full day's time so seeing The Cloisters and then taking in some of The Met's exhibits in the same day is completely doable. The cafe at The Cloisters, while a beautiful, cool outdoor setting, does not offer memorable food but gets the job done if needed.

What an absolutely beautiful place to visit. If it wasn’t for friends who live in NY I would not have known about this place as it’s not advertised. It was stunning- a building made up of other buildings from around the world then all pieces back together in a wonderfully clever way I order to show the architecture and piece inside. All set high on the hill with delightful views over Manhattan. This is well worth a trip to see.