Yale Center for British Art

Activity Overview

The Yale Center for British Art is a museum on the Yale University campus in New Haven, Connecticut which contains the world's largest collection of British art outside of the United Kingdom. The heart of the collection was a gift from American philanthropist Paul Mellon in 1966, and today includes thousands of British works of art, including paintings, prints, drawings, sculptures, drawings, and manuscripts. If your family loves art, this free attraction is a great place to spend a few hours.

Things to Do

• View the museum's paintings, which include works by famous British artists as well as artists with strong ties to Britain, including Thomas Gainsborough, James McNeill Whistler, William Hogarth, Canaletto, and Peter Paul Rubens.
• Explore the immense collection of prints, which include a fascinating array of British sporting art.
• Check out the museum's current exhibitions, which frequently showcase masterpieces on loan from art museums all over the world.

Yale Center for British Art Insider Tips

• Attend one of the many children's programs and family festivals offered by the museum throughout the year, which include activities such as gallery tours and hands-on art workshops.
• Take a tour of the museum in order to learn all about British art and culture as you view the beautiful works of art on display.
• Stop by the museum shop before heading home to pick up souvenirs like toys, games, and art-related books for children.