Docent Tour: J. M. W. Turner – Romance and Reality at Yale Center for British Art

Explore the transformative work of J. M. W. Turner during a docent-led tour of Romance and Reality, a special exhibition on view at the Yale Center for British Art in New Haven. The tour begins at 2:00 pm on Thursday, May 29, 2025.

This exhibition showcases the museum’s exceptional Turner collection—the most extensive outside of the United Kingdom—including celebrated oil paintings, luminous watercolors, and detailed prints. Visitors will gain insight into Turner’s revolutionary use of light, color, and atmosphere that redefined landscape painting and continues to influence artists today.

Tours begin in the Entrance Court by the Visitor Services desk and last approximately 45 minutes. Led by trained volunteer educators, these engaging tours offer thoughtful commentary and personal perspectives on the museum’s collection and its architectural setting, designed by Louis I. Kahn.

The Yale Center for British Art is located at 1080 Chapel Street, New Haven, Connecticut. Admission is free. For more information, visit britishart.yale.edu.