Yale Peabody Museum

10/13/2026

10/08/2026

It’s always Fall in our Forest Margin diorama, one of several on display that are set in Connecticut. In this scene from near Cornwall Hollow in Litchfield County, CT, the slowly shortening days decrease chlorophyll, the pigment that makes leaves bright green in summertime. Where there’s less of this pigment, the leaves reveal beautiful shades of red, orange, and brown. Along the forest margin, the white-tailed deer’s coat blends with the piles of dried leaves on the ground.

10/07/2026

Join the Peabody on Saturday, October 31 from 7 to 10 pm for an evening where the undead rule. Welcome to Eternal Night, an immersive experience -- performers weave through the crowd, towering creatures lurk in the shadows, and a good time is had by all. Appetizers, desserts, and open bar coupled with a killer soundtrack by FM Productions will make it a night to remember. Come in your most ghoulish garb and dance the night away. 21 and over please. For tickets visit https://bit.ly/4xBEtAy

10/07/2026

Our friends at the were blown away by their visit the the Peabody's newest exhibition "About Time, particularly the meteorites that fell at Pueblito de Allende in Chihuahua, Mexico, in 1969.

"Scientists like the Peabody’s Jay Ague, professor of earth and planetary sciences at Yale, date those specks (on the meteorites) to 4.5 to 4.6 billion years ago. The specks, he explained, are technically called CAIs, or calcium aluminum inclusions, and represent the first coming together of disparate minerals and elements from the flying specks and dust in the wild universe whose fusion began to create planets, a process that has resulted in the creation of nothing less than our solar system itself. In short, you’re standing in front of the earliest evidence of the moment our world was born.

If you wear a hat, here’s a place you should probably take it off."

Read more: https://bit.ly/4y0hmjm

10/05/2026

The ISM is delighted to welcome Julia Alexander as its new art exhibitions postgraduate associate, the second appointee to a program spanning the work of the Institute of Sacred Music and the Yale Peabody Museum.

Julia will contribute to exhibitions exploring religion and the arts while gaining experience in object selection, narrative development, community engagement, and exhibition installation at the Peabody Museum. She is already helping to coordinate the ISM’s next exhibition, Interwoven: Sounds and Visions from the World’s Refugee Camps, which brings together collaborative artworks and traditional music created in refugee communities around the world. The exhibition opens with a public reception at Miller Hall on October 14 at 5 p.m.

Read more about Julia: https://ism.yale.edu/posts/2026-10-02-welcome-to-the-isms-new-art-exhibitions-associate

10/02/2026

We are excited to announce the opening of our newest temporary exhibition, "About Time: Measuring the Natural World."

We usually measure time with a clock or a calendar. What can we learn about time from fossils, plants, meteorites, and animals?

This temporary exhibition dives deep into our collections to show us a clear picture of a moment millions of years ago, and reveals patterns unfolding over centuries. By looking closely, we can unlock information about distant times and places that help us understand our world today.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4rIEl0N

10/01/2026

Family and friends. Great music. Community.

Join us for Fiesta Latina, taking place Sunday, September 27 from noon to 5 pm at the Yale Peabody Museum.

Click here for the Peabody's full lineup of offerings: https://bit.ly/4hfjWNr

09/30/2026

Thanks to our friends at the Arts Council for coming to Fiesta Latina!

The festival, which has become an annual tradition, falls during Hispanic Heritage Month, which since 1988 has taken place from September 15 and October 15.

09/27/2026

The party starts at noon - join us today for Fiesta Latina, hosted in partnership with Junta for Progressive Action.

09/25/2026

THE FIESTA IS STILL ON! ¡LA FIESTA SIGUE!

Due to the forecast of severe weather, Fiesta Latina at Junta, originally scheduled for this Saturday, September 26, has been postponed. But don’t worry, familia — we still have TWO amazing days of celebration ahead!

🏛️ SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 | 12–5 PM
Fiesta Latina at the Yale Peabody Museum is STILL ON! Join us for a FREE day of music, dancing, culture, and community. We can’t wait to dance with you! 💃🏽🎶

🎊 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10 | 12–5 PM
We’ll be back on Grand Avenue for Fiesta Latina at Junta!
📍 169 & 175 Grand Avenue, New Haven, CT

Thank you for your understanding and continued support. We can’t wait to celebrate our beautiful cultures with you, not once, but TWICE!

¡Nos vemos el domingo y nuevamente el 10 de octubre! 🇵🇷🇩🇴🇲🇽🇬🇹🇪🇨

Both events are FREE and open to everyone! 💛