The Met Cloisters Tours and Tickets

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It costs $30 per person to visit the Met Cloisters in 2025. Seniors 65 and older, as well as students with valid ID, receive discounted admission, and kids 12 and under can enter for free. New Yorkers with a New York billing address can benefit from pay-what-you-wish tickets.

Located in Fort Tryon Park in Upper Manhattan (with stunning Hudson views), the Met Cloisters is known for its vast collection of medieval European art. The museum’s highlight is the Unicorn Tapestries from the 15th century. The scenic gardens, planted with flora popular in the Middle Ages, are another standout.

Yes, the Met Cloisters are accessible; however, due to its landmark status, getting inside the building can be a little complicated. Take the free shuttle from the Postern entrance to the step-free entrance door located in the museum courtyard. Wheelchairs are loaned on a first-come, first-served basis.

Yes, in summer. While the Metropolitan Museum boasts multiple restaurants, cafés, and eateries, the Met Cloisters only has one option: Tries Café. It offers sandwiches, salads, ice cream, beer, and drinks in an outdoor setting only during the summer. You can carry bottled water with you throughout the museum year-round.

Yes, you can take photographs at the Met Cloisters without using a flash. (Using the flash could damage the fragile artworks on display.) Any photographs and videos you take must be only for your own personal use, and no staged photography, such as an engagement photoshoot, is permitted.