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Upcoming

Saturday, March 1

4:30 pm – 6:30 pm

Film Screening

T.REX

Following the global announcement of the discovery of a rare juvenile T. rex specimen by three young boys, the Yale Peabody Museum is pleased to announce a screening of T. REX, a documentary that captured this incredible expedition on camera. T. REX is a captivating science adventure and a love letter to T. rex. Anchored by the true story of the young fossil hunters who made the discovery of a lifetime when they spotted a large fossilized leg bone on a walk on public…

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Thursday, March 6

6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Talk

Brewing in Ancient Babylon

Four thousand years ago a song was composed in ancient Babylonia that preserves the oldest recorded recipe for brewing beer. Archaeologist Tate Paulette has published In the Land of Ninkasi, an authoritative account of beer in Babylonia, the world’s first great beer culture. This unique public event combined with a book talk will demonstrate experimental archaeology at work, featuring a tasting of reconstructed brews created by Yale students (valid ID required).…

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Thursday, March 27

6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Talk

Author Talk: Jonathan Losos

Evolutionary biologist Jonathan Losos is passionate about cats. He’ll be coming to the Peabody on March 27 to talk about his bestselling book The Cat’s Meow and to share how researchers today are unraveling the secrets of cats using technological tools, from GPS tracking to forensic archaeology. Learn about the past, present, and future of the world’s most popular and beloved pet.

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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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Group Events

Tours

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Tours

We’re reimagining our Museum tours for the remainder of the renovation and afterward. Check back here for announcements and new events!

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Facility Rentals

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Facility Rentals

Our newly renovated space offers many unique facilities for an exclusive opportunity for your department or organization to experience the Museum like never before.

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Learn & Celebrate With Us

Family Programs

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Family Programs

The Yale Peabody Museum hosts signature events, festivals, and programs for children, families, and the greater New Haven community. In partnership with Yale groups and local organizations, these opportunities for learning and meaningful community engagement welcome thousands of visitors.

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Talks

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Talks

There’s always something new at the Peabody—talks by Peabody staff, Yale faculty, and noted speakers from around the globe offer the latest news on their studies in the natural sciences.

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