Upcoming Events & Programs
February 2026
Saturday, February 14
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5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Special Event
Jurassic Sparks
We’re excited to invite you to Jurassic Sparks, a one-of-a-kind Valentine’s date night at the Yale Peabody Museum. Step back in time and flirt with the past as you explore the museum after hours, where science, history, and romance collide. Your ticket includes a delicious cheese and chocolate bar, two drink tickets per person, live music, books for purchase from local bookseller RJ Julia and a special themed tour, by Peabody curator Jessica Thompson “The Neanderthal’s…
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Saturday, February 21
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12:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Festival / Celebration
LunarFest 2026
Giddy up! Explore the Peabody to learn about the Earth's rich evolutionary history leading us to modern day horses. Get hands-on with our Year of the Horse craft; view specimens and authentic Chinese artifacts at our activity stations, then set off on a self-guided scavenger hunt to find hidden animals from the zodiac throughout the museum.
Open to Public
Ongoing
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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…
Open to Public
Ongoing
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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.
Free admission