How do you conserve an object that's over 500 years old? 🤔 At The Met Cloisters, medieval sculptures like this late-15th-century "Saint Sebastian" challenged Principal Conservator Lucretia Kargere to look closely and carefully. Carved from a single massive block of poplar wood, it’s a rare survivor of five centuries, missing the arrows and wooden support that once defined his martyrdom. See this sculpture in "Spectrum of Desire: Love, Sex, and Gender in the Middle Ages" on view at The Met Clois

At The Met Cloisters, Naudline Pierre finds inspiration in medieval artworks and their unique vision of the world. “I think what attracts me to that time period is the fact that these are very much European males, and they probably weren’t thinking about someone like me when they were making the work,” says Pierre. “I get to take whatever I want from history and reframe it all to include what I want to see.” Watch → https://youtu.be/j4fZ6qcBBJo | Art21

Deck the halls—medieval style! 🌿✨ This holiday season, The Met Cloisters is adorned with decorations inspired by medieval traditions. Arches of holly and ivy frame doorways, while garlands and wreaths made from fresh materials—crafted by our garden staff, volunteers, and colleagues—add a festive touch to the galleries. Experience the magic of medieval holiday decor at The Met Cloisters, on view through January 6. Daily Holiday Tours are scheduled at 11:00 am. 🎥 Video credit: Yulia Shekeladze |

This summer, experience The Met Cloisters like never before with a series of electronic music performances. Watch now. | The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Take to the sky to explore the majestic vistas of The Met Cloisters. This branch of the Museum in northern Manhattan’s Fort Tryon Park is dedicated to the art, architecture, and gardens of medieval Europe. Explore 360° views over the city, across the Hudson River, and high above two richly landscaped gardens. Inside, spin around to admire the medieval cloisters that form the core of the historic building, and listen to the resonant chimes from the bell tower, more than 100 feet above ground. htt

20K views · 912 reactions | Reflect fondly on summer with Met curator Griffith Mann and horiculturist Carly Still as they explore medieval flowers in the galleries and in the gardens at The Met Cloisters. Take a closer look at the Book of Flower Studies: met.org/2TAbL5K | The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York | Facebook

The Met Cloisters is NYC’s most magical day trip. Wander through stone arches and secret gardens to discover centuries-old art without leaving the city. | The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York | Facebook

Last call for garden tours! 🌻 Stroll through the @metcloisters gardens with a Met educator one more time this year—garden tours end for the season on October 15. Have you been on a garden tour at The Met Cloisters? What was your favorite part? Garden tours are held on Mondays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 11am and are free with Museum admission. Space is limited; first come, first served—no advance registration required. | The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York