Knights in shining armor, renaissance fairs, gregorian chants, and maidens in distress. What more can one expect from a museum dedicated to the medieval period? This is all that is The Cloisters and so much more. Located in one of New York City’s most under-appreciated hidden treasures; Fort Tryon Park, The Cloisters is a staple of art and culture in New York. An artwork in itself, the museum is surrounded by lush gardens and ornamental foliage, sure to enrapture lovers of horticulture and amateur naturalist. The Cloisters contain some of the best known examples of medieval art including the infamous seven “Hunt of the Unicorn” tapestries, a beautiful example of Northern European medieval art. Actually a branch of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Cloisters was established in 1938 as part of an endowment grant created by John D. Rockefeller, Jr.. During the winter, the museum is open from Tuesday through Sunday, 9:30AM-4:45PM. Unlike my previous blurb this is definitely a trip for the whole family.