Street Hall, part of the Yale University Art Gallery, was inaugurated in 1867 as the first collegiate school of art in the United States, where students sketched from live models and original works of art. This program invites participants to take part in a centuries-old practice with a guided sketching session. Materials are provided, and ... Read more

Laurel Peterson, Assistant Curator of Prints and Drawings, leads a special curator tour highlighting key works in the exhibition Painters, Ports, and Profits: Artists and the East India Company, 1750–1850. The tour provides insight into the art, themes, and historical context of the collection, emphasizing the exchange of artistic ideas across Asia and Europe during ... Read more

Visitors can take part in a quilt-inspired community sewing project in the lobby of the Yale University Art Gallery. Participants can practice traditional patchwork patterns or create their own designs while connecting with others and enjoying a relaxed, creative atmosphere. No prior experience is required, and all materials are provided. The project will be held ... Read more

Explore the highlights of the Yale Center for British Art in a docent-led tour. Volunteer museum educators provide an engaging look at key works from the collection, including pieces featured in In a New Light: Five Centuries of British Art, now on view in a reimagined installation. Tours meet in the Entrance Court by the ... Read more

Explore the remarkable collection of the Yale Center for British Art during a docent-led tour on Saturday, January 24, 2026, from 11:00 to 11:45 am. Volunteer museum educators will provide an interactive exploration of highlights from the collection, including works featured in In a New Light: Five Centuries of British Art, now on view in ... Read more

A rotating, conversational gallery experience offers visitors the chance to explore works from the Yale University Art Gallery’s global collection through the perspectives of undergraduate guides. Led by Gallery Guide Leela Mukherjee-Sze, BR ’27, each Highlights Tour centers on a small selection of objects, including an ancient Roman sculpture of a woman, encouraging discussion and ... Read more

Student Guides lead a focused exploration of In a New Light: Five Centuries of British Art, with each tour highlighting a specific theme chosen by the guide. Visitors can gain insight into the museum’s collection through the perspectives and interpretations of the undergraduate guides. The tour will take place on Saturday, January 24, 2026, from ... Read more

Participants can explore the unique format of scrolls—long sheets of paper designed to be rolled up—by investigating a special painted scroll from the museum’s collection and creating their own extended artwork. This hands-on program will be offered in both English and Spanish on Saturday, January 24, 2026, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. The Yale ... Read more

Undergraduate Gallery Guide Emiliano Cáceres Manzano, BF ’26, presents Sam Gilliam’s Haystack (1972) during a Highlights Tour. These conversational tours focus on a selection of objects from the Gallery’s global collection, with each student-led tour offering a unique perspective. Space is limited, and tours begin by the central column in the Gallery lobby. Highlights Tours ... Read more

This docent-led tour offers a conversational introduction to the exhibition Painters, Ports, and Profits: Artists and the East India Company, 1750–1850, highlighting key artworks and themes through guided discussion. Led by volunteer museum educators, the tour is designed to encourage dialogue while exploring how artists engaged with global trade, empire, and cultural exchange during this ... Read more

Families can spend the day exploring art and architecture during the Yale University Art Gallery’s annual Family Day, a program designed to welcome visitors of all ages. The event offers storytelling and hands-on art-making activities that encourage curiosity and creativity while highlighting works from the Gallery’s collections and the historic buildings that house them. The ... Read more

A rotating, conversational gallery experience offers visitors the chance to explore works from the Yale University Art Gallery’s global collection through the perspectives of undergraduate guides. Led by Gallery Guide Leela Mukherjee-Sze, BR ’27, each Highlights Tour centers on a small selection of objects, including an ancient Roman sculpture of a woman, encouraging discussion and ... Read more

This student-led tour offers a focused look at In a New Light: Five Centuries of British Art, highlighting selected works through a theme chosen and developed by a Yale Student Guide. Each tour reflects the guide’s unique perspective, encouraging thoughtful conversation and fresh ways of engaging with the museum’s collection. The Student Guide Tour: Collection ... Read more

Undergraduate Gallery Guide Emiliano Cáceres Manzano, BF ’26, presents Sam Gilliam’s Haystack (1972) during a Highlights Tour. These conversational tours focus on a selection of objects from the Gallery’s global collection, with each student-led tour offering a unique perspective. Space is limited, and tours begin by the central column in the Gallery lobby. Highlights Tours ... Read more

This docent-led tour offers an in-depth look at the iconic Yale Center for British Art building, designed by renowned modernist architect Louis I. Kahn (1901–1974). Led by the museum’s volunteer educators, the tour explores Kahn’s architectural vision, including the building’s materials, light-filled spaces, and thoughtful integration of form and function, all of which shape the ... Read more