Docent Tour: The Architecture of the YCBA at Yale Center for British Art

Visitors can take a closer look at one of New Haven’s architectural landmarks during a docent-led tour of the Yale Center for British Art on Sunday, June 22, at 3 pm. The tour explores the building’s design by renowned modernist architect Louis I. Kahn (1901–1974), offering insight into the vision and structure behind this celebrated cultural space.

Led by the museum’s trained volunteer educators, the 45-minute tour highlights architectural features, design elements, and the building’s significance within Kahn’s body of work. Tours begin in the Entrance Court near the Visitor Services desk and provide an engaging look at how the space interacts with the museum’s collection and visitors.

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