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Monday, November 4

7:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Performance

MƆɹNIŊ [MORNING//MOURNING]

What would happen on earth after humans disappeared? This experimental opera inhabits a world where humans no longer exist. Experience what The New York Times calls, “…sly and sweet, wistful and winsome and altogether lovable” an ensemble of five vocalist/multi-instrumentalists guide the audience through the changes on Earth as forests grow back, new species evolve, and the human-made world erodes away. This work is a fantastical and playful exploration into the dire…

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Wednesday, November 13

5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Talk

Coral Reef Odyssey

Edward P. Bass Distinguished Lecture
with Jeremy Jackson

With Jeremy Jackson Researchers had barely started to understand the ecology of coral reefs before human impacts began to kill them off. For many the situation seemed hopeless. But there is increasing evidence that local conservation actions achieve modest success, that some corals are adapting to rising temperatures, and others are migrating into higher latitudes. By focusing broadly on the health of tropical coastal ecosystems, attainable goals like the creation of…

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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

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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