開始修建於1930年代,其外觀模仿中世紀歐洲的大修道院,因此得名。建築的部分材料是從法國運來。修道院博物館收藏展示有關西洋中世紀美術和建築的展覽品,是紐約市地標和國家史跡名錄之一[1]。修道院博物館收藏有約5000件藏品。
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