Yale Center for British Art

This first-look program offers insight into the exhibition Painters, Ports, and Profits: Artists and the East India Company, 1750–1850 through a conversation led by exhibition co-curators Laurel Peterson and Holly Shaffer. Moderated by Romita Ray, a specialist in the art of the British Empire in India, the program explores how art produced across Asia reflects ... Read more

This docent-led tour offers an engaging introduction to the Yale Center for British Art’s renowned collection, guided by volunteer museum educators who bring unique perspectives to the galleries. The tour focuses on highlights from In a New Light: Five Centuries of British Art, a reimagined installation featuring works from the sixteenth century to the present. ... Read more

This docent-led tour offers an engaging overview of highlights from the Yale Center for British Art’s renowned collection. Led by volunteer museum educators, the tour explores works featured in In a New Light: Five Centuries of British Art, a reimagined installation presenting art from the sixteenth century to the present. Each tour reflects the docent’s ... Read more

Visitors can explore In a New Light: Five Centuries of British Art through a Student Guide-led tour. Each tour highlights a specific theme in the museum’s collection, offering fresh perspectives and engaging conversation about works spanning from the sixteenth century to the present. The Student Guide Tour: Collection Spotlight will take place on January 17, ... Read more

Volunteer museum educators lead a conversational tour of Painters, Ports, and Profits: Artists and the East India Company, 1750–1850. The tour provides an engaging overview of the exhibition, highlighting key artworks and exploring the themes of artistic exchange, commerce, and imperial influence during this period. Tours are designed to encourage dialogue and deepen visitors’ understanding ... Read more

Student Guides lead a focused tour exploring In a New Light: Five Centuries of British Art. Each tour highlights a specific theme in the museum’s collection, offering visitors a unique perspective and an opportunity to engage with the artworks through the lens of Yale’s undergraduate guides. The tour will be held on January 18, 2026, ... 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

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