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 Updated: 2/17/2011 
Yale Center for British Art
New Haven, Connecticut
Description

The Yale Center for British Art houses the largest and most comprehensive collection of British art outside the United Kingdom. The collection of paintings‚ sculpture‚ drawings‚ prints‚ rare books‚ and manuscripts reflects the development of British art‚ life‚ and thought from the Elizabethan period onward. The Center offers a year-round schedule of exhibitions and educational programs‚ including films‚ concerts‚ lectures‚ tours‚ and special events. It also provides numerous opportunities for scholarly research‚ such as residential fellowships. Academic resources of the Center include the Reference Library and Photo Archive‚ Conservation Laboratory‚ and Study Room for examining works on paper.

Programs

For educators and students, there are a number of workshops, in-service programs, and themed tours designed to enrich one's understanding of art and provide opportunities to engage with the collections and special exhibitions. Resources at the Center include a Reference Library and Photograph Archive, conservation laboratories, and Study Room for examining works on paper, in addition to regularly scheduled lectures, films, and concerts. Contact the Education Department Phone: 203 432 7192 E-mail: ycba.education@yale.edu

Facilities
Performance Areas
Library

Access: General Public

Appointment required: False

Services
Gift Shop
Group Tours
Street Address
1080 Chapel Street
New Haven, CT 06520-8280
Mailing Address
1080 Chapel Street‚ PO Box 208280
New Haven, CT 06520-8280
phone: 203-432-2800
e-mail: ycba.info@yale.edu
home page: www.yale.edu/ycba
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Hours of Operation
Mondayclosed
Tuesday - Saturday10 AM - 5 PM
Sunday12 PM - 5 PM

Closed Mondays and holidays‚ which include New Year’s Day‚ Memorial Day‚ Fourth of July‚ Thanksgiving‚ Christmas Eve‚ and Christmas Day

Admission
Museum Type(s)
Art
Staff
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