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First Finishing Touches

The fall academic semester is only just starting, but some of our hard work is already starting to wrap up, as individual spaces begin to take shape. See our progress on Peabody Evolved:
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In Tooth and Claw

Led by Dr. Nyeema Harris, the new Applied Wildlife Ecology (AWE) Lab in Yale’s School of the Environment explores and improves the ways in which humans and predators can coexist.
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360° Before-and-After Tour

Come inside the Peabody renovation as we transform the Museum from top to bottom, with interactive panorama photos!
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Renovated Peabody reopening in 2024 with free admission
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From beneath the Peabody, a time capsule from 1923

Peabody staff recently opened a time capsule placed within the previous museum in 1923, offering insights from nearly a century ago.
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A Place for Me

New voices help the Peabody tell a more inclusive story.
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Natural Science Illustration

New classes are now available!
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Peabody Annual Fund

Get connected to everything at the Peabody.
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The Peabody’s galleries are currently closed for renovation.
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EVOLUTIONS

Our afterschool program prepares local students for STEM careers.
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Peabody@Home

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Online Digital Resources

Peabody@Home

Our doors may be closed right now, but we’re opening windows into the many digital resources available here at the Peabody and across the internet.  Experience our new repository for digital resources, educational tools, and interesting online curiosities of the Peabody Museum!

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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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Teachers

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Teachers

Explore the Peabody’s unique offerings and resources aligned with Connecticut standards. Bring the natural sciences to your students with live online science and social studies programs.

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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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See What's Happening

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… 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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Ongoing

Adult Program

Natural Science Illustration Program

Currently in its 10th successful year, 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…

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