Believe it or not there are quiet a few attractions one can visit in Inwood or Washington Heights. Although others may think otherwise, the tip of Manhattan has it's own history as well and it has it's museums as living proof of it's past. An attraction such as The Cloisters, which is located in Fort Tryon Park, pertains to the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection of medieval art. The core collection consists of approximately five thousand works of art from medieval Europe. The collections date from about A.D. 800 with particular emphasis on the twelfth through fifteenth century.
There also are medieval sculptures and architectural remains brought from Europe by the sculptor George Grey Barnard. The building incorporates vaulted passageways, chapels, halls, and courtyards, and a large collection of artifacts from French and Spanish monasteries. The Cloisters offers special programs such as the frequent lectures, garden tours or programs, which are free with admission. Also regular workshops for children aged 4-12 and their families or for the music lover there are occasional concerts. In overall the museum offers a little bit of everything for everyone.
There also are medieval sculptures and architectural remains brought from Europe by the sculptor George Grey Barnard. The building incorporates vaulted passageways, chapels, halls, and courtyards, and a large collection of artifacts from French and Spanish monasteries. The Cloisters offers special programs such as the frequent lectures, garden tours or programs, which are free with admission. Also regular workshops for children aged 4-12 and their families or for the music lover there are occasional concerts. In overall the museum offers a little bit of everything for everyone.
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