Nestled away in Fort Tryon park in northern Manhattan, an escape to a realm of the past overlooks the Hudson river. The Met Cloisters houses the most expansive collection of Medieval art in America, and its chambers provide visitors with a tranquil setting to absorb its rich cultural history. Within the stone structure, museum patrons walk through a secluded passageway and enter into a historical gem home to the masterpieces of the Middle Ages and Northern Renaissance. The Cloisters is a manifestation of the pensive space that once served the monastic community, and it continues to provide the modern viewer with an oasis for serenity and contemplation.