A stunning work of architecture, the Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscripts Library houses a famous collection of the world’s oldest books, maps, and documents. Beinecke’s vast print antiquities range from papyrus artifacts to medieval manuscripts to the original mysterious Voynich Manuscript (yet to be deciphered), and much more. Designed by architect Gordon Bunshaft and opened […]

The Shubert Theatre presents and produces artistic programming of the highest quality to serve and educate diverse audiences and feature renowned artists of all cultures. This historic Broadway house is where the magic of theatre, music and dance come alive. The Shubert Theatre celebrated its 100th anniversary in December 2014. From its very first season, the Shubert Theatre […]

The Yale School of Drama trains and advances leaders to raise the standards of global professional practice in every theatrical discipline, creating bold art that astonishes the mind, challenges the heart, and delights the senses. Yale University founded a Department of Drama in the School of Fine Arts in 1924 through the generosity of Edward S. Harkness, […]

The Yale Center for British Art is a public art museum and research institute for the study of British art and culture. Presented to Yale University by Paul Mellon (Yale College, Class of 1929), the Center houses the largest collection of British art outside the United Kingdom.   The collection of paintings, sculpture, prints, drawings, rare books, […]

The Yale Institute of Sacred Music, an interdisciplinary graduate center, educates leaders who foster, explore, and study engagement with the sacred through music, worship, and the arts in Christian communities, diverse religious traditions, and public life. Partnering with the Yale School of Music and Yale Divinity School, as well as other academic and professional units […]

The Peabody Museum has been part of Yale and New Haven for more than 150 years. In the 19th century it was the science startup of its day.   The Peabody has been renovated with an eye towards the 21st century and beyond, further establishing the Museum as a home for cutting-edge research, extraordinary education, […]

Yale Repertory Theatre is a leading professional American theatre dedicated to the production of new plays and bold interpretations of classics that make immediate connections to contemporary audiences.   A champion of new work, Yale Rep has produced well over 100 premieres, including two Pulitzer Prizewinners and four other nominated finalists by emerging and established playwrights, brought […]

The Yale School of Architecture Gallery features collections of architecture exhibitions that range from the renowned work of Frank Lloyd Wright to the inventive work of the Yale Students. Free admission.

Guided Tours Yale College students provide a glimpse into the history and architecture of the University. The tours start at the Yale Visitor Center at the address listed below. Hear about Yale’s rich 300-year history and aspects of student life at several of Yale’s twelve residential colleges. The tour also includes the Gothic Sterling Memorial […]

The Yale University Art Gallery has a world famous permanent collection of over 185,000 works and ten cultural areas, ranging from ancient to modern and contemporary art. The goal is to encourage appreciation and understanding of art and its role in society through direct engagement with original works of art. The Yale University Art Gallery stimulates active learning […]