Upcoming Events & Programs

April 2026

Saturday, April 4

  • 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

    Performance

    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…

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Sunday, April 12

  • 10:00 am – 11:30 am

    Public 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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Wednesday, April 22

  • 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

    Talk

    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…

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May 2026

Sunday, May 3

  • 10:00 am – 11:30 am

    Public 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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June 2026

Sunday, June 7

  • 10:00 am – 11:30 am

    Public 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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July 2026

Sunday, July 12

  • 10:00 am – 11:30 am

    Public 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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August 2026

Sunday, August 2

  • 10:00 am – 11:30 am

    Public 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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Ongoing

  • Public Program

    Family Programs

    Calling all little scientists! The Museum will be holding a series of ongoing free activities for children curious about nature and how the world works.

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