Take the subway uptown, way uptown, walk up a decent sized hill, and you'll find yourself in the beautiful Cloisters. The buildings themselves are beautiful, quite a peaceful. The artwork in such a setting conveys a real sense of the middle ages. I never get tired of visiting. There are peaceful walkways, fountains, places to sit. And then there are the lovely grounds all around if the weather is nice (which is why I don't recommend a Winter visit). The gift shop is also a great place to pick very nice nicknacks (a cut above most gift shops). The only negative is that the cafe is overpriced and not very good. Still, you're there for the gorgeous rooms, artwork, and gardens, not for the food.
What a treasure! Situated on the very northern end of Manhattan Island, The Cloisters, fashioned after a medieval monastery, houses one of the great collections of Medieval Art in North America, as an extension of the Met. Exquisite artistic examples of the period can be viewed within its wall, but it is an island of tranquility perched high above the Hudson River. Hard to believe the rest of Manhattan sits but a few miles south. Romantic day trip, not easily reached but you are greatly rewarded for the effort. Try and make a reservation at the nearly New Leaf Café, a cozy restaurant hidden in the woods. Even for a drink.
This museum was on my bucket list for years and years. Ive always been interested in seeing all of the artwork and beautiful grounds Ive heard so much about. I visited by myself so I was able to take my time and look at what I wanted for as long or short as I wanted. I took tons of pictures and tried my best to read up on the art I was viewing. The place was packed on a summer day. I remember seeing a sign to get in was like $25 or you could pay what you could which is what I did. LOL. I had to store my backpack in the locker which was fine with me because it was easier to maneuver in and out the crowd, The educational history, architect, grounds (gardens, flowers, statues) and overall scenery were breathtaking. This place is a must see!
I grew up across the street from the cloisters, and time has not changed it. Well that is not quite true, it appears that it all belongs to NYU now. Kind of like being in a different country.
我觉得这里是值得来游览的,但是你可不要认为这里和中央公园的大都会艺术博物馆一样。来这里游览2个人只要140,但是在这里的藏品很多,从某种程度上来说,这里更像是一个交流的场所,因为在拥挤的参观之后,你还可以来这里逛逛。如果你打算去道院艺术博物馆,你可以乘快速铁路到190站下车,接着你再坐电梯到山顶的入口,再向北边走几步路就可以到达博物馆了,沿途你还可以欣赏到哈得逊河的美丽景观。
One of the better small museums anywhere Great collection of antiquities and well worth seeking out this small gem.The Cloisters is small enough to get through it intimately yet its collections are very deep and also informative. The buildings themselves are truly lovely also If its the unique and special you seek gives this a go.
坐落在岛的北端,中世纪艺术,在一个漂亮的公园中。靠着地铁线,很棒。
The grounds are really nice. Very quiet, you don't feel like you are in NYC. The museum setting was very nice. There were not a lot of relics within the museum (which I like, you aren't overwelmed). Nice.
我昨天去了道院艺术博物馆,环境不错,而且是免费进入的,可那不是我去那里的原因。我去了了这个博物馆,老实说,我真的太失望了!也许因为这是在美国,所以很多人会觉得这其实已经是挺正宗的道院了,但请相信我,这里面根本就没把中世纪的道院,礼拜堂和教堂那种真实的精神给传达出来。里面并没有这样一个神圣的地方所该有的东西,也没有所该有的那种格调。他们把各式各样的物品收集起来,还有一些建筑物,就这样把它们胡乱拼在一起,如果只是这样的话,那我觉得你大可不必千里迢迢跑来这里,去纽约大都会艺术博物馆就行了。对于那些住在美国的,对那些珍品不想看也不想了解的人来说,来这里也无妨。但对于那些想真正看看中古世纪的建筑的人们,我建议他们去欧洲或是中东吧。我已经去过许多这样的地方了,相信我,真实的物品更具感染力,尽管它们可能因为遭遇窃贼的缘故,物品不是那么的多。你可以在那些地方的庭院里静静地坐在阳光下,身心放轻松,尽情地享受那美妙的时光,但如果你没时间的话就算了。真的,道院艺术博物馆不值得你去花20美元(140元人民币)!
Not many tourists will make the trek to the Cloisters, so you should! It's quite a ride out there on the subway (be sure and map your route out), but totally worth it! You'll be surrounded by art, architecture, and antiquities as far back as the 1400's. And it's quiet....sooooo quiet, you'll love the escape from the busy hustle and bustle of NYC. Take your time at the Cloisters, plan to spend the afternoon. It has beautiful views, courteous staff, and a museum store full of fascinating books. It's isolated, so if you're hungry, eat first before heading out there. Not to be missed!!!!