Past Events & Programs

February 2023

Friday, February 24

  • 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

    Talk

    The Making of Crafting Worldviews

    Crafting Worldviews: Art and Science in Europe, 1500–1800 is a multidisciplinary exhibition at the Yale University Art Gallery that examines the inseparable relationship among art, science, and European colonialism from the 16th through the 18th century—an era of voyage,…

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Thursday, February 23

  • 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

    Adult Program

    FrogWatch Training Workshops

    Frogs and toads play a crucial role in wetland ecosystems and are considered indicators of environmental health. Many frog and toad populations have been in decline, and it is important to understand the scope, geographic scale, and cause of these declines. FrogWatch U.S.A… February 23 from 7:00—8:30 PM Virtual (Hosted by The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk… March 8 from 7:00—8:30 PM Virtual (Hosted by The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk… March 16 from 7:00—8:30 PM In-person at Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo…

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  • 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm

    Webinar

    The Complexities of Indigenous Representation in the Arts

    Join Dr. Royce K. Young Wolf (Eastern Shoshone, Hidatsa, and Mandan), Yale University Presidential Visiting Fellow and the Andrew W. Mellon Postdoctoral Associate in Native American Art and Curation between the Department of the History of Art and the Yale University Art…

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Thursday, February 9

  • 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

    Webinar

    Photosynthesis and Evolution by Duplication

    Evolution is most often presented as the accumulation of small, random changes over many millions of years. It can be difficult to imagine how new, highly ordered features that perform novel functions can arise. Over 50 years ago, a landmark book by Dr. Susumu Ohno…

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January 2023

Tuesday, January 24

  • 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

    Talk

    A New Age of Exploration in Antarctic Biodiversity

    Antarctica is increasingly threatened by global climate change. Documenting its biodiversity and understanding the evolution of its species are critical for predicting ecosystem responses to future and ongoing environmental disturbances. The discovery and description of…

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November 2022

Wednesday, November 9

  • 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

    Talk

    Grasses and Greenery

    Edward P. Bass Distinguished Lecture
    with Alison Richard

    We are a species of storytellers.  The prevailing story of Madagascar evokes an island covered by timeless, lush forest, which people cut down and burned after arriving about 10,000 years ago. But the evidence points to a dynamic and changing landscape of forests and…

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October 2022

Saturday, October 15

  • 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

    Festival / Family Day

    ¡Fiesta Latina!

    Join Junta for Progressive Action on Saturday, October 15th from 1-4 pm for a ¡Fiesta Latina Pop-up! that will feature family-friendly educational activities and interactive stations with Yale Peabody Museum collections staff. The event will also host live music,… Click to download PDF… Click for more info…

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Friday, October 14

  • 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

    Online Presentation

    Shiva’s Ape and Brahma's Beast

    A largely forgotten Yale collecting expedition in 1932 changed our understanding of evolution and paved the way for modern paleontological studies on the Indian Subcontinent. The fossils brought back to New Haven by a young graduate student named G. Edward Lewis remain in…

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September 2022

Wednesday, September 28

  • 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

    Talk

    From Bones to Habitats

    Where did we evolve? How did the environment affect our evolution? How do we know? What does this mean for our future? Join Dr. Denise Su as she answers these questions and takes us on a journey to our past and a glimpse into our future. Dr. Denise Su engaged in field research at the Laetoli archaeological site, Tanzania… Watch Live Presented by the Department of Anthropology & Yale Peabody Museum. Talks in the Anthropology Department Chair’s Colloquium Series, held once a semester, feature scholars whose research is of broad interest in and beyond Anthropology. Invited speakers for these…

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Thursday, September 15

  • 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

    Talk

    Madagascar: Journeys Through Time

    Join author Alison Richard as she discusses the fascinating biodiversity of Madagascar, drawing from her recently-published book The Sloth Lemur's Song:… This event is presented in partnership with RJ Julia Booksellers who will have copies of The Sloth Lemur’s Song for sale in the lobby. Alison Richard will be available to sign your copy after the program.…

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Each year, the Peabody Museum hosts a number of signature events, festivals, and special days for children, families, and the greater New Haven community.  Through partnerships with community leaders, Yale groups and local organizations, we are able to bring enjoyable and educational programming to thousands of people.  Scroll down to learn more–and help us make more memories in the coming years!