Each year, the Peabody Museum hosts a number of signature events, festivals, and special days for children, families, and the greater New Haven community. Through partnerships with community leaders, Yale groups and local organizations, we are able to bring enjoyable and educational programming to thousands of people. Scroll down to learn more–and help us make more memories in the coming years!
Upcoming Events & Programs
May 2024
Wednesday, May 1
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6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Talk
Cyrus and his Cylinder
With Dr. Irving Finkel, Senior Assistant Keeper, British Museum. This illustrated talk will face up to the realities about King Cyrus's cylinder, and explain how progress in cuneiform and archaeological research has widened our understanding of the man and…
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Thursday, May 9
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6:00 pm – 8:15 pm
Book Talk
After 1177 B.C.
Over 3,000 years ago the ancient civilizations around the Aegean and Mediterranean seas flourished. Then, one day, it was over. Learn more about one of history’s greatest mysteries – what abruptly ended the Bronze Age? On Thursday, May 9 at 6 p.m., archeologist Eric Cline, author of the new book After 1177 B.C.: The Survival of Civilizations, tells the story of what happened after the Bronze Age collapsed—why some civilizations endured, why some gave way to new ones,…
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Monday, May 13
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12:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Workshop
An Inclusive Future for Scientific Fieldwork
Who does scientific research matters. It influences the questions that are asked, the insights that are made, and who leads the next generation. However, different kinds of research are not equally welcoming and accessible to all. Fieldwork is an integral part of the earth, life, and social sciences, but has unique logistical constraints, opportunities, and impacts. These considerations affect who becomes a part of field-based science. There are growing efforts to make…
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Tuesday, May 14
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9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Workshop
An Inclusive Future for Scientific Fieldwork
Who does scientific research matters. It influences the questions that are asked, the insights that are made, and who leads the next generation. However, different kinds of research are not equally welcoming and accessible to all. Fieldwork is an integral part of the earth, life, and social sciences, but has unique logistical constraints, opportunities, and impacts. These considerations affect who becomes a part of field-based science. There are growing efforts to make…
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Ongoing
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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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