![]() ![]() What many might not know about the Met Cloisters is that it is not simply just an old building in the middle of New York but pieces of ancient medieval monasteries, brought stone by stone to the United States, where they were fitted together in a jigsaw-like fashion, to create this patchwork quilt of a structure. So your viewing will be much less crowded than perhaps at Met 5th Avenue. Since the journey to the Cloisters isn’t short, fewer people seem to make their way out here. And due to the remote location, allow you to have a more personal experience with the objects. The outfits are more complicated, require more thought and observation. The Heavenly Bodies collection at the Cloisters focuses on faith’s quiet, reflective nature. It allows them to express their creativity, their passions and their joy. A pilgrimage “ is a journey of spiritual significance, typically to a shrine or other location of importance to a person’s beliefs and faith.” For many, fashion is as spiritual as religion is for others. Curator Andrew Bolton thought was a key part of the exhibition design. Part of the journey to the Met Cloisters adds to the feeling of pilgrimage. The signage for the Met Cloisters is a bit sporadic but keep walking north, and you’ll reach it eventually. From the station, it is a beautiful walk through Fort Tryon Park. The park is a peaceful oasis from the busy city and provides stunning views of the Hudson River. The best way to get to the Cloisters is to take the A train to 190th Street Subway Station. Sunday–Thursday: 10 am–5:15 pm and Friday and Saturday: 10 am–9 pm. The MET Cloisters is open seven days a week. Recommended during these popular exhibits. ![]() You can buy your tickets online if you don’t want to wait in line when you get to the museum. That way you won’t have to pay again as long as you go within three days. So if you’re planning on attending both the MET 5th Avenue and the Cloisters, just keep your sticker and receipt. This includes Met Fifth Avenue, the Met Breuer, and Met Cloisters. Your admission includes all the exhibitions and is valid for three consecutive days. General admission to the museum is $25 for adults, $17 for seniors, and $12 for students. To read up on the other two exhibition parts, click the following links: MET Vatican Collection | MET 5th Avenue. I’ve broken this guide up into three different parts. I’ve created my own guided tour to help you discover what you’ll see where. Throughout the exhibition, there is no audio guide or a detailed map to direct you toward a starting or finishing point. ![]() Heavenly Bodies explores “fashion’s ongoing engagement with the devotional practices and traditions of Catholicism.” It investigates the influence that religion has had on the cultural imagination and how it directly impacted the visions of fashion designers. ![]()
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