Yale University Art Gallery

Yale University Art Gallery

Yale University Art Gallery
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11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Yale University Art Gallery is the oldest college art museum in America. The Gallery’s encyclopedic holdings of more than 250,000 objects range from ancient times to the present day and represent civilizations from around the globe. Spanning a block and a half of the city of New Haven, Connecticut, the Gallery comprises three architecturally distinct buildings, including a masterpiece of modern architecture from 1953 designed by Louis Kahn through which visitors enter. The museum is free and open to the public.
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  • Ed R
    Daytona Beach, Florida1,022 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Must see art
    I was only in town for 2 days. I only had an hour to spare before my flight out. I hurried over and was at the door when they opened. I asked the information counter what was the most interesting thing to see with limited time? They have a few exhibits that are most see. I picked the European art on the 2nd floor. When you walk in, you're faced with Asian artifacts from the 800s. These are some of the oldest things I have ever seen in person. Very cool. You can't get any closer to this kind of art. You continue through the exhibit, and there is a "WOW" piece of art around every corner. It's so amazing how talented the artists were so long ago. Some of the canvas art looked like a picture. When you get to the last room, you see the prized possessions of this museum. Monet, Van Gogh, Degas and Cezanne. I've had to go to the Met in NY to see some of these artists. Again, you will never get this close. My time is up, but I will be back to finish the visit. This is a must. I recommend.
    Visited November 2023
    Traveled solo
    Written November 10, 2023
  • Hungry-Hedgehog-22
    St. Albans, United Kingdom56 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A must visit museum
    Really impressed by this museum. There were many stunning paintings but the pièce de resistance for me were the 20th century craft items; furniture, jewellery and tableware, to mention a few. Well worth a couple of hours of your time…and it’s free!
    Visited November 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written November 17, 2023
  • powelllindab
    New Canaan, Connecticut54 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A perfect day in New Haven
    Amazing collection of art! Homer, Van Gogh, Degas, Monet, Corot, Remington, Rodin, Church. Too many to name. Also American art before 1900. We barely scratched the surface in two hours so will return soon to see the rest. Nice lunch at Harvest Wine Bar across the street and some book shopping at Atticus Books next door. Easy parking.
    Visited January 2024
    Traveled with friends
    Written January 20, 2024
  • Hgtravl
    Marlton, New Jersey3,077 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Wonderful!
    Such a beautiful & peaceful art museum! I spent about 2 hours here solo just enjoying the museum. Located in a stunning building, this art museum is free to all! Lots of art (modern & older) in a nice flowing layout! I started at the top floor & worked my way down. It was really quiet & enjoyable to walk around taking the art in. Each floor has staff eager to help direct you if you feel lost at any point. Totally worth a visit!
    Visited June 2024
    Traveled solo
    Written June 9, 2024
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Vitor Possebom
9 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2019 • Friends
It is a free museum that displays collections from different cultures. In particular, the Asian and African collections are super interesting. In the top floor, there is always a new collection and I always learn something cool when I visit there. There is also a sculpture garden that is super relaxing in a warm day.
Written January 16, 2020
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JTC
Sherman, CT13 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2019 • Friends
What a delight as you walk around a beautiful building that is highlighted with 100's of spectacular paintings. We found many small surprises that added to the reward of the visit. Easy parking and great places to eat all around.
Written January 18, 2020
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AnnArborMichigan
Ann Arbor, MI173 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2023 • Friends
When I read a review that said this was a "mini-Met" (NYC Metropolitan Museum of Art), I thought, "Yeh, right" especially since I had just been to the Met two days before. However, I quickly changed my opinion when I saw the vast collection, including work I had never seen before by some of my favorite artists. The museum is immense, but logically arranged. I particularly like how they group an artist's work together so that you can easily compare and contrast the art. Although it was rainy and cold the day I went, I would highly recommend a visit to this museum in any weather. Allow yourself between 90 minutes to two or more hours if you are an art fan. I didn't see everything, but look forward to visiting again.
Well done, Yale University Art Gallery!
Written March 29, 2023
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doodel99
Hooksett, NH11 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2022 • Business
This was a particularly welcome cool air conditioned respite in a hot midsummer day. As a bonus the admission was free. The museum itself is artistic architecture. But the best part is the many pieces by the masters (Monet, Degas, Calder, Mondrian and many others in a smallish museum that one can tour in a few hours. And there were many othe collections starting with ancient treasures from Egypt. An impressive collection for a university! Makes me realize how many wealthy Yale alumni there must be! I was grateful to enjoy the fruits of their collections.
Written July 29, 2022
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Adventure Diva
Manchester, CT2,781 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2022 • Solo
Through January 2023, there is an exhibit of a master sculptor's work from Nigeria (Bamigboye) that was fascinating to see. This exhibit showed a study of over 50 years of his work of the Yoruba tradition. It was a great selection to view in addition to seeing other Nigerian carvers' art forms.
Written September 18, 2022
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Tim W
Youngstown, OH67 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2022
I have visited several times over the years, but still manage to encounter a painting, sculpture or other display at which I marvel. The range of the collection is impressive. There is surely something to impress the visitor, regardless of their specific interests.
Written November 1, 2022
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MidwestKathM
Detroit, MI1,087 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2023 • Couples
I was amazed from the moment I set foot in the museum lobby! The Yale U Art Gallery collection is amazing, ranging from antiquities and the Italian Renaissance through early European and Impressionism to early and modern American! Paintings, sculpture, glass, decorative arts, and more, many by favorite artists. And within the setting of the historical art museum and the modern Louis Kahn addition, the experience is even more amazing. Security guards throughout the museum were friendly and most helpful, even making sure that we didn't miss a work in the gallery. Amazing that this museum does not charge admission!
Written June 14, 2023
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Heatherbelle73
90 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2021 • Family
My nieces and I stopped here on our way to Hartford. The collection at the gallery was wonderful and the girls (14 & 16) enjoyed it immensely. If in the area, it's about 1 1/2 to 2 hours, and I don't think you'll be disappointed if you're a connoisseur. We love art museums, and for a college collection, it's really good.
Written July 21, 2021
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Charlotte M
Newcastle upon Tyne, UK58 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2022 • Couples
This is an excellent gallery with a very good range of pieces on display.
We really enjoyed the mix of more traditional paintings, alongside Art of the Ancient Americas. We particularly liked the modern art exhibitions, a real mix of famous and less well-known artists.
It is definitely worth a visit, it is a good way to spend a couple of hours. We also visited the Yale Center for British Art which is just across the road.
The fact that the gallery is free was definitely an added bonus.
Written August 24, 2022
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Ed R
Daytona Beach, FL1,022 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2023 • Solo
I was only in town for 2 days. I only had an hour to spare before my flight out. I hurried over and was at the door when they opened. I asked the information counter what was the most interesting thing to see with limited time? They have a few exhibits that are most see. I picked the European art on the 2nd floor.
When you walk in, you're faced with Asian artifacts from the 800s. These are some of the oldest things I have ever seen in person. Very cool. You can't get any closer to this kind of art.
You continue through the exhibit, and there is a "WOW" piece of art around every corner. It's so amazing how talented the artists were so long ago. Some of the canvas art looked like a picture.
When you get to the last room, you see the prized possessions of this museum. Monet, Van Gogh, Degas and Cezanne. I've had to go to the Met in NY to see some of these artists. Again, you will never get this close.
My time is up, but I will be back to finish the visit. This is a must. I recommend.
Written November 10, 2023
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