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Become a Member

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Saturday, March 1

4:30 pm – 6:30 pm

Film Screening

T.REX

Following the global announcement of the discovery of a rare juvenile T. rex specimen by three young boys, the Yale Peabody Museum is pleased to announce a screening of T. REX, a documentary that captured this incredible expedition on camera. T. REX is a captivating science adventure and a love letter to T. rex. Anchored by the true story of the young fossil hunters who made the discovery of a lifetime when they spotted a large fossilized leg bone on a walk on public…

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Thursday, March 6

6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Talk

Brewing in Ancient Babylon

Four thousand years ago a song was composed in ancient Babylonia that preserves the oldest recorded recipe for brewing beer. Archaeologist Tate Paulette has published In the Land of Ninkasi, an authoritative account of beer in Babylonia, the world’s first great beer culture. This unique public event combined with a book talk will demonstrate experimental archaeology at work, featuring a tasting of reconstructed brews created by Yale students (valid ID required).…

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Thursday, March 27

6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Talk

Author Talk: Jonathan Losos

Evolutionary biologist Jonathan Losos is passionate about cats. He’ll be coming to the Peabody on March 27 to talk about his bestselling book The Cat’s Meow and to share how researchers today are unraveling the secrets of cats using technological tools, from GPS tracking to forensic archaeology. Learn about the past, present, and future of the world’s most popular and beloved pet.

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Ongoing

Adult Program

Natural Science Illustration Program

The Yale Peabody Museum’s Natural Science Illustration Program provides opportunities to learn a wide range of art techniques focusing on nature and natural science illustration. Whether you are a beginner or professional, our skilled and certified instructors provide personalized support in small classes to help you develop your abilities and discover new ways of encountering art and nature.  The Yale Peabody Museum’s collections and special outdoor locations provide…

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Support

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Support

The Yale Peabody Museum has served the public and the scientific community since 1866. Learn how you can make a difference through partnerships, giving and Membership opportunities, and become a partner in everything we do.

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The Collections

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The Collections

Browse over 14 million specimens and objects from 10 curated collections that tell the story of our Earth, its life, history, and cultures.

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Education

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Peabody Education Programs

The Yale Peabody Museum aims to support learners of all ages. From school field trips to community outreach, to public lectures and workshops, we aim to create meaningful opportunities to connect people with the nature world.

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Yale Community

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Yale Community

Explore exceptional object-based teaching opportunities that foster student engagement at the renovated and expanded Peabody Museum with spaces designed for Yale students.

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