Peabody Museum of Natural History

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170 Whitney Ave
New Haven, CT 06511
+1 (203) 432-5050
http://peabody.yale.edu

The Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History in New Haven, CT is a renowned institution that houses over 14 million specimens and objects from 10 curated collections, offering a fascinating glimpse into the Earth's history, life, and cultures.

With a team of skilled specialists, the museum brings ancient beasts to life through its smaller fossil exhibits and provides unique teaching opportunities for Yale students, fostering engagement and exploration. The museum is currently closed for renovation and is set to reopen in 2024 with free admission.

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Pranathi B.
6/14/2025

We were recommended this place as it has dinosaur fossils which the kids might find interesting. I was skeptical as these kids get bored easily. But after three hours at the museum, the kids were...

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Angela F.
5/24/2025

Wow! This was my first time here since they reopened. This place absolutely overwhelmed me! It was too much to take in on one day. I need to go back again and again to fully appreciate this...

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Greg F.
8/25/2025

My trip to Boston fell through halfway, and I found myself in Connecticut for the afternoon with the need for something fun to do for a couple hours. The Peabody was the PERFECT solution. So many...

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Megan K.
7/10/2025

After 13 years of living in CT I have finally made it to the Peabody to see the dinosaurs. I went with one of my other favorite Yelpers to check out the new updates and this museum is impressive....

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Jay S.
2/2/2025

Kids love finding their way from the parking lot to the museum. You simply follow the dinosaur footprints in the cement sidewalk. This isn't a large museum, but the exhibits are well-spaced out,...

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