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Explore an installation by designer and visual artist Nontsikelelo Mutiti, whose printed works, films, and installations engage with the history and aesthetics of hair braiding in Black life. The title draws on the Shona word “ruka,” meaning to weave, braid, or knit, and reflects the social connections formed in salons, living rooms, and porches where ... Read more 
Explore the perspectives and creativity of New Haven youth through The View from Here 2026 at the Yale Center for British Art. On view in the museum’s High Street exterior windows from April 6, 2026, through April 6, 2027, this free exhibition features photography by nine student artists participating in The View from Here: Accessing ... Read more 
Explore the complex perspectives surrounding the American Revolution in Loyalists and Sons of Liberty: America 250, a free exhibition at the Yale Center for British Art from May 6 through December 31, 2026. On view in the museum’s fourth-floor galleries and Study Room, the display examines the struggle for American independence through artworks created by ... Read more 
Discover the lives of Catholics connected to the United States who have been canonized or beatified, and learn how the Catholic Church recognizes them as models of holiness and intercessors. The exhibition also highlights St. Teresa of Calcutta, who received honorary U.S. citizenship. Organized by the Blessed Michael McGivney Pilgrimage Center, the exhibit is on ... Read more 
Discover how photography has shaped perceptions of the natural world in Sightlines: British Landscape Photography, 1840 to Now, a free exhibition at the Yale Center for British Art from July 23, 2026, through January 24, 2027. Displayed in the museum’s third-floor galleries, the exhibition spans nearly two centuries of landscape photography and features more than ... Read more 
Explore the groundbreaking work of British landscape painter John Constable in John Constable: The Landscape Reimagined, a free exhibition at the Yale Center for British Art from September 3, 2026, through July 25, 2027. On view in the museum’s second-floor galleries, the exhibition marks the 250th anniversary of Constable’s birth and offers a rare opportunity ... Read more |
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A frightfully fun evening of trivia and friendly competition comes to Shubert Theatre on Tuesday, October 27 at 7 pm. Spooky Trivia is free to play, with prizes awarded to the top teams. Questions cover all things Halloween and spooky season, including horror movies, creepy creatures, haunted legends, survival horror video games and eerie pop ... Read more |
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Explore the work of British landscape painter John Constable during a free curator-led tour at the Yale Center for British Art on Wednesday, October 28, from 4 to 4:45 pm. Taking place in the second-floor galleries, the tour offers a closer look at John Constable: The Landscape Reimagined, an exhibition examining the artist’s innovative approach ... Read more
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Acclaimed British painter Sean Scully will discuss the enduring legacy of John Constable and reflect on his own artistic practice during a free artist talk at the Yale Center for British Art on Wednesday, October 28, from 5 to 6 pm in the Lecture Hall. In conversation with Martina Droth, Paul Mellon Director of the ... Read more |
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Explore five centuries of British art during a free docent-led tour at the Yale Center for British Art on Friday, October 30, from 2 to 2:45 pm. Led by volunteer museum educators, this conversational tour introduces visitors to the museum’s remarkable collection through In a New Light: Five Centuries of British Art, a reimagined installation ... Read more
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Ridley Scott’s cult classic Blade Runner comes to College Street Music Hall on Friday, October 30, with the film presented on a large HD screen while Vangelis’ iconic synthesizer-led score is performed live in sync with the movie by The Avex Ensemble. Doors open at 7 pm, and the screening and performance begin at 8 ... Read more |
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Discover five centuries of British art during a free docent-led tour at the Yale Center for British Art on Saturday, October 31, from 11 to 11:45 am. Led by volunteer museum educators, this conversational tour explores the museum’s collection through In a New Light: Five Centuries of British Art, a reimagined installation featuring works from ... Read more
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Explore British art through a fresh perspective during a free student-led thematic tour at the Yale Center for British Art on Saturday, October 31, from 2 to 2:45 pm in the fourth-floor galleries. Led by a YCBA Student Guide, the tour focuses on a specific theme within In a New Light: Five Centuries of British ... Read more |
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Discover the design and architectural features of the Yale Center for British Art during a free docent-led tour on Sunday, November 1, from 3 to 3:45 pm. Led by volunteer museum educators, this in-depth tour explores the museum’s iconic building, designed by renowned modernist architect Louis I. Kahn (1901–1974). Visitors can learn more about Kahn’s ... Read more |
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Experience a monumental site-specific installation by internationally renowned artist Richard Long at the Yale Center for British Art from November 4, 2026, through July 11, 2027. Titled Gravity, the work is conceived specifically for the museum’s Entrance Court, where Long will create the installation on site. Known for his work exploring the relationship between art ... Read more
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Acclaimed British land artist Richard Long will discuss his artistic practice and new installation, Gravity, during a free artist talk at the Yale Center for British Art on Wednesday, November 4, from 5 to 6 pm in the Lecture Hall. Long will be joined in conversation by James Meyer, curator of modern art at the ... Read more |
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Explore the museum’s collection on a docent-led tour of In a New Light: Five Centuries of British Art. The tour takes place Friday, November 6, 2026, from 2 pm to 2:45 pm in the fourth-floor galleries. Admission is free. Yale Center for British Art is located at 1080 Chapel St., New Haven, CT.
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A two-day symposium honoring scholar Hazel Carby will begin Friday, November 6, from 2:30 to 7:30 pm in the Lecture Hall at the Yale Center for British Art. The free public event recognizes Carby’s influential contributions to American studies, Black studies, cultural studies, and the study of colonialism and empire. Throughout her career, including 30 ... Read more
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Dan Altano brings his stand-up about fatherhood and everyday life to ZINC Garden Lounge in partnership with Circle Comedy. The New Jersey-raised, New Haven-based comedian has appeared regularly on SiriusXM, and his stand-up clips have earned millions of views. The show takes place Friday, November 6, 2026, at 8 pm. The lounge opens at 6 ... Read more |
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The two-day symposium Imagining Futurities continues Saturday, November 7, from 9:30 am to 5:15 pm at the Humanities Quadrangle, Room L01, 320 York Street. Presented in honor of scholar Hazel ... Read more
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Young children and their families can enjoy a free story time at the Yale Center for British Art on Saturday, November 7, from 10:30 to 11 am in the fourth-floor ... Read more
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Explore the museum’s reimagined collection installation with volunteer museum educators on a conversational docent-led tour. In a New Light: Five Centuries of British Art features works from the sixteenth century ... Read more |
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A docent-led tour explores John Constable’s innovative open-air paintings and their influence on European landscape art. Challenging the conventions of the picturesque, Constable made skies, light, seasons, and atmosphere central subjects in his work. The tour takes place Sunday, November 8, 2026, from 1 pm to 1:45 pm in the second-floor galleries. Admission is free. ... Read more
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Explore a theme from In a New Light: Five Centuries of British Art on a tour led by a Yale Center for British Art Student Guide. Each tour is developed by a Student Guide to highlight a particular aspect of the collection. The tour takes place Sunday, November 8, 2026, from 2 pm to 2:45 ... Read more |
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A curator-led tour offers a closer look at the exhibition John Constable: The Landscape Reimagined. Edward Town, Associate Curator of Paintings and Sculpture, will highlight key works during the tour, which takes place Wednesday, November 11, 2026, from 4 pm to 4:45 pm in the second-floor galleries. Admission is free. The tour meets in the ... Read more
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Inspired by John Constable’s landscapes, Yale School of Music graduate students will perform music exploring the natural world and the experience of place. The program ranges from Elizabethan songs and English folk traditions to works by Sir Henry Rowland Bishop, John Field, Gustav Holst, Rebecca Clarke, and George Butterworth, tracing connections between music, memory, and ... Read more |
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Artist-printmaker Nicole Eisenman and master printer Craig Zammiello discuss their collaboration during the 2009 Print Catalyst Program. The talk takes place Thursday, November 12, 2026, from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm. Admission is free. Yale University Art Gallery is located at 1111 Chapel St., New Haven, CT. |
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This two-day conference explores Haitian and Black New World history through portraiture, including rare 19th-century paintings of Haitian leaders such as Toussaint Louverture, Jean-Jacques Dessalines, and Henry Christophe. The program features panel discussions, tours, lectures, and a keynote by artist Edouard Duval Carrié. The conference runs Friday and Saturday, November 13–14, 2026. Friday’s program is ... Read more
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Explore the museum’s collection on a docent-led tour of In a New Light: Five Centuries of British Art. The tour takes place Friday, November 13, 2026, from 2 pm to 2:45 pm in the fourth-floor galleries. Admission is free. Yale Center for British Art is located at 1080 Chapel St., New Haven, CT. |
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The second day of this two-day conference explores Haitian and Black New World history through portraiture, with panel discussions, tours, lectures, and more. The conference takes place Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 9:30 am to 3 pm. Admission is free. See the Gilder Lehrman Center event page for schedule and registration details. Henry R. Luce ... Read more
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Children ages 5 to 12 with sensory processing differences and their families can explore artwork in the galleries and create a hands-on project in a museum classroom. The program includes time to look at art, explore materials, and relax in a quiet room with sensory toys and blankets. Parents, siblings, and other relatives are welcome. ... Read more
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Explore the museum’s reimagined collection installation with volunteer museum educators on a conversational docent-led tour. In a New Light: Five Centuries of British Art features works from the sixteenth century to the present. The tour takes place Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 11 am to 11:45 am in the fourth-floor galleries. Admission is free. Tours ... Read more |
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Celebrate the places that connect us through art, local food, storytelling, and hands-on activities. Sample food from Connecticut farms, create a landscape, build a neighborhood, and explore new ways of seeing the world around us. The event takes place Sunday, November 15, 2026, from 11 am to 4 pm. All ages are welcome, and admission ... Read more
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A docent-led tour explores John Constable’s innovative open-air paintings and their influence on European landscape art. Challenging the conventions of the picturesque, Constable made skies, light, seasons, and atmosphere central subjects in his work. The tour takes place Sunday, November 15, 2026, from 1 pm to 1:45 pm in the second-floor galleries. Admission is free. ... Read more
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Explore a theme from In a New Light: Five Centuries of British Art on a tour led by a Yale Center for British Art Student Guide. Each tour focuses on a particular theme in the museum’s collection. The tour takes place Sunday, November 15, 2026, from 2 pm to 2:45 pm in the fourth-floor galleries. ... Read more |
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PhD candidate Botao Zhao offers a closer look at Edward Lear’s painting Kangchenjunga from Darjeeling. The free gallery talk takes place Tuesday, November 17, 2026, from 12:30 pm to 1 ... Read more |
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Explore the museum’s collection on a docent-led tour of In a New Light: Five Centuries of British Art. The tour takes place Friday, November 20, 2026, from 2 pm to ... Read more |
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Young children and their families can enjoy a 30-minute read-aloud inspired by themes and ideas in the museum’s art. Each participant can take home a free book, courtesy of New ... Read more
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Explore the museum’s collection on a docent-led tour of In a New Light: Five Centuries of British Art. The tour takes place Saturday, November 21, 2026, from 11 am to ... Read more
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A conversational docent-led tour explores how British landscape photography has shaped the way we see and understand the natural world. Volunteer museum educators will introduce key artworks and themes in ... Read more |
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Explore John Constable’s innovative open-air paintings and their influence on European landscape art. Challenging the conventions of the picturesque, Constable made skies, light, seasons, and atmosphere central subjects in his ... Read more |
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Explore the museum’s collection on a docent-led tour of In a New Light: Five Centuries of British Art. The tour takes place Friday, November 27, 2026, from 2 pm to ... Read more |
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Explore the museum’s collection on a docent-led tour of In a New Light: Five Centuries of British Art. The tour takes place Saturday, November 28, 2026, from 11 am to ... Read more
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Families can reimagine printed photographs by drawing and painting over them during this drop-in art program. Participants can experiment with a variety of materials and take their artwork home. Projects ... Read more |
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Explore John Constable’s innovative open-air paintings and their influence on European landscape art. Challenging picturesque conventions, Constable made skies, light, seasons, and atmosphere central subjects in his work. The tour ... Read more
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Explore the Yale Center for British Art’s iconic building, designed by modernist architect Louis I. Kahn, on a docent-led tour with volunteer museum educators. The free tour takes place Sunday, November 29, 2026, from 3 pm to 3:45 pm. Tours meet in the Entrance Court by the Welcome Desk at Yale Center for British Art, ... Read more |
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Local photographers and Connecticut historians Barbara and Peter Rzasa discuss how photography can help people observe and document the natural world and build knowledge about it. The free program takes place Friday, December 4, 2026, from 12:30 pm to 1 pm in the third-floor galleries. Yale Center for British Art is located at 1080 Chapel ... Read more
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Explore the museum’s collection on a docent-led tour of In a New Light: Five Centuries of British Art. The tour takes place Friday, December 4, 2026, from 2 pm to 2:45 pm in the fourth-floor galleries. Admission is free. Yale Center for British Art is located at 1080 Chapel St., New Haven, CT. |
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Early learners and their families can enjoy stories inspired by the museum’s exhibitions. The free read-aloud takes place Saturday, December 5, 2026, from 10:30 am to 11 am in the fourth-floor galleries. Yale Center for British Art is located at 1080 Chapel St., New Haven, CT.
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Explore the museum’s collection on a docent-led tour of In a New Light: Five Centuries of British Art. The tour takes place Saturday, December 5, 2026, from 11 am to 11:45 am in the fourth-floor galleries. Admission is free. Yale Center for British Art is located at 1080 Chapel St., New Haven, CT.
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Explore a theme from In a New Light: Five Centuries of British Art on a tour led by a Yale Center for British Art Student Guide. Each tour focuses on a particular theme in the museum’s collection. The tour takes place Saturday, December 5, 2026, from 2 pm to 2:45 pm in the fourth-floor galleries. ... Read more |
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Explore John Constable’s innovative open-air paintings and their influence on European landscape art. Challenging picturesque conventions, Constable made skies, light, seasons, and atmosphere central subjects in his work. The tour takes place Sunday, December 6, 2026, from 1 pm to 1:45 pm in the second-floor galleries. Admission is free. Yale Center for British Art is ... Read more
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A YCBA Student Guide leads a thematic tour of In a New Light: Five Centuries of British Art, highlighting a specific theme in the museum’s collection. The tour takes place Sunday, December 6, 2026, from 2 pm to 2:45 pm in the fourth-floor galleries. Admission is free. Learn more about the exhibition. Yale Center for ... Read more
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Explore the museum’s iconic architecture on a docent-led tour. The tour takes place Sunday, December 6, 2026, from 3 pm to 3:45 pm and is free to attend. Meet in the Entrance Court. Yale Center for British Art is located at 1080 Chapel St., New Haven, CT. |
