by The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Photo: Christopher Down · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
A castle-like museum of medieval art in Fort Tryon Park where kids can find unicorns in famous tapestries, see knights' tombs and wander monastery gardens. Free family programs run regularly.
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| Monday | 10 AM – 5 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM – 5 PM |
| Wednesday | — |
| Thursday | 10 AM – 5 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM – 5 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM – 5 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM – 5 PM |
Closed Wednesdays; free parking in Fort Tryon Park
Adults $30; kids 12 and under free; NY residents pay what you wish
Open Mon, Tue, Thu–Sun. Pick a date to add it to your plans.
Ages 4–17.
Adults $30; kids 12 and under free; NY residents pay what you wish
Sunday: 10 AM–5 PM · Monday: 10 AM–5 PM · Tuesday: 10 AM–5 PM · Thursday: 10 AM–5 PM · Friday: 10 AM–5 PM · Saturday: 10 AM–5 PM. Closed Wednesdays; free parking in Fort Tryon Park
99 Margaret Corbin Dr (Fort Tryon Park), 10040, in Fort George, Manhattan.
Tickets are handled by The Metropolitan Museum of Art: metmuseum.org.
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