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.
Featured Exhibitions & Programs
¡Fiesta Latina!
September & October 2020
18th Annual Celebration
¡Fiesta Latina!
We’ve reimagined this year’s event as a festival of digital experiences throughout Hispanic Heritage Month. Programs will be free, community-led, and accessible to participants of all ages.
Acompaña al Yale Peabody y sus excelentes colaboradores este año en el mundo virtual!
September/Septiembre 18 - October/Octubre 13, 2020
Virtual Tours
August & September
Special Online Series
Virtual Tours
The Peabody renovation is in full swing! Before we de-install all the objects and specimens, we're offering a few virtual tours via Zoom. Beginning Friday, August 21, at 11:00 am, we’ll be visiting a number of our galleries for guided tours with Peabody experts.
August 21 - September 18, 2020
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!
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.
Register todayBecome a Member
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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Support
Donate to the Peabody
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 HoursCurrently closed to the public.
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.
Please check our admissions page for more information.