Discover Your World
Welcome to the Peabody Museum of Natural History!
We're home to ten scientific collections that tell the story of our Earth, its life, history and cultures. Our exhibitions, events and educational programs have enriched the Yale and New Haven communities, and beyond, since 1866. Through our doors you'll share in the discoveries of generations of scientists and adventurers past, present and future.
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Featured Exhibitions & Programs
2020 Summer Camps
Registration Open!
Registration Open!
2020 Summer Camps
Join us for an exciting Summer of learning and exploration! Our summer camps for grades 3-7 include a mix of classroom-based activities, collections visits, field trips and more!
July 6 through August 14, 2020
Seeing Nature Through Art
On View Now
Temporary Exhibition
Seeing Nature Through Art
Works of Natural Science Illustration
Representing a wide range of artistic styles and media, this impactful exhibit features the work of the Museum’s Natural Science Illustration Program instructors.
On view through June 2020
Adult Art Classes
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Ongoing
Adult Art Classes
Programs in Natural Science Illustration
Join us for our unique art classes and workshops! Select from a wide range of nature-themed drawing and painting classes to help capture your love of nature.
Ancient Mesopotamia Speaks
On view now
Temporary Exhibition
Ancient Mesopotamia Speaks
Highlights from the Yale Babylonian Collection
Ancient Mesopotamia, “the Land Between the Rivers,” was the birthplace of writing, urban culture, the state, and many other concepts and institutions that shape our world to this day. This groundbreaking exhibition brings that ancient world to life.
On view through June 2020.
NOTE: The Peabody Museum will be closed, and postponing or canceling all public events and tours until April 15th at the earliest.
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Explore the Peabody
Visit
Visit
Explore the 4.5-billion-year history of the Earth and its life, all under one roof. From mummies and mastodons to dinosaurs and diamonds, there's something fascinating around every corner of the Peabody. Come see for yourself!
Yale Students
Yale Students
The Peabody is YOUR natural history museum. Join our community today.
Study Gallery
Our new exhibition enriches Yale courses each semester specimens and artifacts from our collections.
Learn moreCollections & Research
Collections & Research
Explore the vast collections and cutting-edge research of the Peabody Museum, or search the database for over 8.5 million objects.
School & Group Visits
School & Group Visits
Learn about our many offerings and schedule your field trip here. Field trip planning made easy.
Register todayBirthday Parties
Birthday Parties
Join us for a birthday party your child will remember at one of the premier university natural history museums in the world.
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Become a Member
Become a member of the Peabody today! Help support our mission, programs and exhibitions, and discover a world of benefits.
Museum Store
Museum Store
Shop the Peabody Museum store online and find something for every natural history lover!
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Thanks to donors like you, the Peabody Museum is able to pursue its mission of advancing our understanding of earth’s history and sharing the results of this research with the widest possible audience.
Hours & Admission
Peabody Museum Operating HoursClosed Through April 15 at the earliest
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
12 pm – 5 pm
CLOSED
10 am – 5 pm
10 am – 5 pm
10 am – 5 pm
10 am – 5 pm
10 am – 5 pm
Openings subject to inclement weather and holiday schedules.
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