Cloisters

The Cloisters, a branch of The Metropolitan Museum of Art devoted to medieval art and architecture, sits atop Fort Tryon Park in northern Manhattan with sweeping views of the Hudson River. Its hilltop setting and winding park roads make the visit memorable, and they also make curb space scarce, especially on weekends and during peak daylight hours. Traffic is lighter than Midtown but approaches along local avenues and parkway exits can slow, so planning your arrival and parking in advance helps you spend more time inside the galleries and gardens.

Because the museum is inside a large city park, on-street options nearby are limited and governed by NYC rules such as meter requirements, posted hours, and alternate side regulations, which can vary block by block. Residential streets around Inwood and Hudson Heights fill quickly and turnover is unpredictable, so prebooking parking near Cloisters reduces circling and stress. Aim to arrive a little early, follow all posted signs, and always verify current regulations with official and updated sources before you go.