Fort Tryon Park and the Met Cloisters gardens
Medieval art and a hilltop garden at the top of Manhattan. Washington Heights and Inwood, Manhattan.
The short answer
Fort Tryon Park runs from Riverside Drive to Broadway and from West 192nd Street to Dyckman Street in the far north of Manhattan. NYC Parks says it holds the Heather Garden, the city's largest garden with unrestricted public access, along with playgrounds and Manhattan's largest dog run. The Met Cloisters sits inside it at 99 Margaret Corbin Drive. The Cloisters is open Sunday to Tuesday and Thursday to Saturday, 10am to 5pm, closed Wednesdays.
What it is like
Admission at the Cloisters is $30 for adults at the time of writing, free for children 12 and under, and pay what you wish for New York residents and NY, NJ and CT students. It has the art, architecture and gardens of medieval Europe, and its own pages mention storytimes, workshops and tours for families. The park itself is free, so you can do a hilltop picnic and a playground and skip the museum if the budget or the attention span says so.
The honest bit is access. The building is a landmark with limited step-free access, about 60 stairs inside, though the Met runs a free shuttle for visitors who need step-free entry and strollers are permitted throughout the museum. Note too that the path along Broadway between Arden Street and near Sherman Avenue has been closed for pathway reconstruction (NYC Parks, Phase 1), so check before you plan your route. The A train to 190 St is the standard way up.
Best time to go
A dry weekday morning; the Cloisters is closed Wednesdays.
Tips before you go
- The Met says to take the A to 190 St and use the elevator; free parking is available in Fort Tryon Park.
- Ask about the free shuttle if you need step-free access into the Cloisters.
- Check NYC Parks for the Broadway-side path closures.
Where it is
The Met Cloisters, 99 Margaret Corbin Drive, Fort Tryon Park, New York, NY 10040. OpenStreetMap ↗ · Directions ↗
What's on here
From The New York Almanac, the next 60 days.
Saturday, October 10, 2026, 13:00
Drop-in Drawing at The Met Cloisters
The Met Cloisters, Washington Heights, Manhattan · Free with museum admission
A drop-in drawing session for all ages among the medieval galleries uptown. Free with museum admission. Organizer ↗
Sunday, October 18, 2026, 13:00
How Did They Do That? Tapestry Weaving
The Met Cloisters, Washington Heights, Manhattan · Free with museum admission
A family-friendly look at how medieval tapestries were made, at the Cloisters. Free with museum admission. Organizer ↗
Saturday, October 24, 2026, 19:00
Autumn Starfest
Inwood Hill Nature Center, Inwood, Manhattan · Free
The Urban Park Rangers and the Amateur Astronomers Association host the annual fall stargazing night in Inwood Hill Park. Dress warmly. Organizer ↗
Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 11:00
Ranger Tot Time
Inwood Hill Nature Center, Inwood, Manhattan · Free
A morning of kid-friendly activities with the Urban Park Rangers at the Inwood Hill Nature Center, aimed at toddlers and preschoolers. Organizer ↗
Saturday, October 31, 2026, 16:00
Inwood Hill Park After Dark Hike
Inwood Hill Nature Center, Inwood, Manhattan · Free
A Halloween walk through Inwood Hill Park at dusk with the Urban Park Rangers, for bats, bones and the like. Start time is 4pm, so it is light at first. Organizer ↗
Friday, November 27, 2026, 13:00
Post-Thanksgiving Day Hike: Northern Manhattan Parks Super Hike
Inwood Hill Park, Inwood, Manhattan · Free
A Ranger-led hike across northern Manhattan parks on the Friday after Thanksgiving, starting from Inwood Hill Park. Organizer ↗
Questions people ask
Is Fort Tryon Park free?
Yes, it is a free NYC park. The Met Cloisters inside it charges admission.
How much is the Met Cloisters?
$30 for adults at the time of writing, free for children 12 and under, and pay what you wish for New York residents and NY, NJ and CT students.
Is the Cloisters stroller friendly?
Strollers are permitted throughout the museum, but it has about 60 stairs inside; the Met offers a free shuttle for step-free entry.
What days is the Cloisters closed?
Wednesdays.
Which subway stop is nearest?
A to 190 St (the Met says to exit by the elevator; the MTA station data I used does not flag it as ADA accessible, so check the MTA elevator status first) or M4 bus. 1 to Dyckman St is accessible.
How long do you need?
2 to 3 hours.
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