Saturday, April 4
11:00 am – 12:00 pmPerformance
A Musical Expedition
Dinosaurs. Pirates. Adventure. Music. Step into a world of discovery with the Civic Orchestra of New Haven, a treasured part of the community with a proud 86-year tradition of musicianship, artistic excellence, and innovative programming. Inspired by the Museum's fascinating exhibits, this special concert brings the excitement of exploration to life through the power of music. After the performance, the adventure continues at the Musical Instrument Petting Zoo, where…
Sunday, April 12
10:00 am – 11:30 amPublic Program
Yoga at the Peabody
Come stretch out among the dinosaurs and gems! Throughout this spring and summer, the Peabody will host yoga classes in the Burke Hall of Dinosaurs and our Mineral Galleries. Sessions take place on Sundays April 12, May 3, June 7, July 12, and August 2 from 10 to 11:30 am. Expert yoga instructors from Yale Campus Recreation provide a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere. All experience levels welcome. Participants must be 16 years or older. Classes must be booked at least…
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Saturday, April 18
10:00 am – 3:00 pmFestival / Celebration
Earth Day 2026
Celebrate Earth Day at the Yale Peabody Museum! On April 18 from 10 am to 3 pm, we’ll offer family-friendly activities, including environmental themed crafts, storybook readings, a scavenger hunt, a used book giveaway from New Haven Reads, and free “seed snails,” a sustainable home gardening method. Art will once again fill the museum’s Central Gallery. In collaboration with the Boys and Girls Club of Connecticut, we will be featuring recycled art sculptures designed…
Wednesday, April 22
5:00 pm – 6:00 pmTalk
Ants, Microbiomes, and How I Became a Rainforest Explorer
Edward P. Bass Distinguished Lecture
with Corrie Moreau
Professor Corrie Moreau has worked in museums and explored rainforests around the world on the hunt for the most diverse and ecologically successful group of social animals on the planet… Ants! During these travels she discovered new species, observed important interspecies interactions, and even accidentally “smuggled” home unexpected guests. In this talk she will share cutting edge research happening in natural history museum collections and the research she does…
Sunday, May 3
10:00 am – 11:30 amPublic Program
Yoga at the Peabody
Come stretch out among the dinosaurs and gems! Throughout this spring and summer, the Peabody will host yoga classes in the Burke Hall of Dinosaurs and our Mineral Galleries. Sessions take place on Sundays April 12, May 3, June 7, July 12, and August 2 from 10 to 11:30 am. Expert yoga instructors from Yale Campus Recreation provide a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere. All experience levels welcome. Participants must be 16 years or older. Classes must be booked at least…
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Sunday, May 10
9:30 am – 11:30 amSpecial Event
Blooms and Brunch
Celebrate Mother’s Day with Blooms & Brunch at the Yale Peabody Museum. Treat the special women in your life to a charming morning filled with delicious crêpes provided by Crêpes Choupette, sparkling mimosas, and live music in a beautiful museum setting. Guests can enjoy a candle stick decorating craft, perfect for a meaningful take-home keepsake, take time to explore the museum’s galleries at their own pace, and capture the moment at our photobooth. This 21+ event…
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Sunday, June 7
10:00 am – 11:30 amPublic Program
Yoga at the Peabody
Come stretch out among the dinosaurs and gems! Throughout this spring and summer, the Peabody will host yoga classes in the Burke Hall of Dinosaurs and our Mineral Galleries. Sessions take place on Sundays April 12, May 3, June 7, July 12, and August 2 from 10 to 11:30 am. Expert yoga instructors from Yale Campus Recreation provide a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere. All experience levels welcome. Participants must be 16 years or older. Classes must be booked at least…
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Sunday, July 12
10:00 am – 11:30 amPublic Program
Yoga at the Peabody
Come stretch out among the dinosaurs and gems! Throughout this spring and summer, the Peabody will host yoga classes in the Burke Hall of Dinosaurs and our Mineral Galleries. Sessions take place on Sundays April 12, May 3, June 7, July 12, and August 2 from 10 to 11:30 am. Expert yoga instructors from Yale Campus Recreation provide a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere. All experience levels welcome. Participants must be 16 years or older. Classes must be booked at least…
Register Registration & fee required
Sunday, August 2
10:00 am – 11:30 amPublic Program
Yoga at the Peabody
Come stretch out among the dinosaurs and gems! Throughout this spring and summer, the Peabody will host yoga classes in the Burke Hall of Dinosaurs and our Mineral Galleries. Sessions take place on Sundays April 12, May 3, June 7, July 12, and August 2 from 10 to 11:30 am. Expert yoga instructors from Yale Campus Recreation provide a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere. All experience levels welcome. Participants must be 16 years or older. Classes must be booked at least…
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Ongoing
Exhibition
¡Taíno Vive!
Experience the history, identity, and culture of the Taínos, the Indigenous peoples of the northern Caribbean islands in this new bilingual exhibition. Experimenta la historia, la identidad y la cultura de los Taínos, los pueblos indígenas de las islas del norte del Caribe, en esta nueva exposición bilingüe. This bilingual exhibition brings to life the story of a people whom traditional scholarship once labeled as “extinct,” disproving the narrative through examining…
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