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Become a Member

Get involved with everything going on at the Peabody by signing up for a Free Membership or by joining one of our Patron Groups.

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Monday, January 20

10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Festival / Family Day

MLK Celebration

Join the Yale Peabody Museum, CT Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, and the New Haven Museum for the 29th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Legacy of Social and Environmental Justice with a full day of free events open to all. Generously sponsored by Citizens. For over two decades, the Yale Peabody Museum has worked alongside organizations across the greater New Haven community to commemorate Dr. King’s legacy.  This year, we are thrilled to host a…

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Saturday, February 1

4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Talk

The Speed of Life

John H. Ostrom Lecture Series
with Anjali Goswami

Why is evolution seemingly a story of fits and starts, with long periods of relative stability interrupted by rapid transitions? What allows some species to survive and quickly exploit new opportunities, while others go extinct? Why do the same forms evolve over and over again in different groups, at different times, and in different places, while many hypothetical forms never evolve at all? With information from thousands of extinct and living animals, including…

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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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