PCLFC June Field Trip
Where: The Cloisters — is the branch of the Metropolitan Museum of Art devoted to the art and architecture of medieval Europe, was assembled from architectural elements, both domestic and religious, that date from the twelfth through the fifteenth century. The building and its cloistered gardens — located in Fort Tyron Park in Northern Manhattan — are treasures in themselves, effectively part of the collection housed there. The Cloisters collection comprises approximately five thousand works of art from medieval Europe, dating from about the ninth to the fifteenth century.
When: Saturday, June 28th, 1:00 pm
Meet: At the commuter lot at High Ridge Road (Exit 35) and the Merritt Parkway to carpool to The Cloisters. Option to continue on to the Metropolitan Museum of New York in the city after photographing the area around The Cloisters. Admission to The Cloisters includes admission to the Met on the same day. Weather permitting, option to shoot NYC sunset from Jersey City after visiting both museums.
RSVP: Please call or email Sandy Gennrich to confirm your participation in the field trip: sgennrich(the "at" sign)gmail.com or call the number for Sandy found on the membership list emailed to you from Dona Menton.
What to Bring: Camera, tripod if you plan to stick around through sunset, water. Costs of parking and gas will be shared.
Other Info
Website: http://www.metmuseum.org/cloisters/
Address: 99 Margaret Corbin Drive
Fort Tyron Park
New York
212.923.3700
Hours: 9:30 am - 5:15 pm
Admission: $20 (good for both the Met and the Cloisters in the same day)
Rules: Photography is allowed. No flash and no tripods.
Photography Highlights: The Cloisters: Architecture, low light (hand held), gardens, macro. The Met: Architecture, still life, people. Jersey City: cityscapes, sunset, night shots
Please feel free to join us for all or part of this field trip.