Yale University Art Gallery Reviews

The Yale campus was so beautiful during the month of June. Great place for walking tours! I had the great pleasure of spending a week of study at the Yale divinity school. I stayed in the Pauli Murray College which has the most amazing architecture. In fact, the entire campus is steeped in Cambridge coded architecture. Walking about this esteemed educational institution is certainly an adventure to remember. Sites from Marquand Chapel, Art galleries, Museums tothe amazing Beinecke archival Library you are sure to enjoy your visit. I hope this post inspires you!

Excellent experience. Didn't expect to find world class art in New Haven CT. Spend the day. Art is accessible, up close, under guard of course. Much more satisfying than many European venues.

Love this place. Outstanding collection which is FREE to the public. Great structure and layout. Well curated.

Had read good things about the Yale Art Gallery and it still exceeded my expectations. First off, it's free. Parking is close by and cheap. The building it's housed in is artwork as well. The amount of masters they have is really impressive considering this is not a major city- multiple Monets, Van Goghs, Cezannes, Picassos. Saw my first Pollock and Salvador Dali. Very few people there on a Sunday afternoon and we often had whole rooms to ourselves. Also really enjoyed the coin collection from ancient Europe and early America. Highly recommend.

We went with a 5 yo and crawling baby. It was nice and fun enough for my 5 yo. The security guard was not very fond of the baby crawling even thou we were on top of her watching every move.

This is hands down one of the finest small museums I've ever visited. The exterior is deceiving, even disappointing, but the collection is vast, varied, and impressive, far more than one would imagine for a university museum, and for such an unimpressive building.

There is something for everyone: the African collection is far better than almost any I've seen, including the Met; the Asian collection is amazing; and the paintings are varied in every way, with a surprising number of masterpieces and masterful artists through the ages.

You could take one floor at a time and visit for an hour or visit for an entire day. You will not be disappointed! Great date location as well.

Great collection (and can’t beat the price!) Staff and security all very nice and helpful to be sure you don’t miss something special on any given floor. Excellent social and environmentally conscious photography exhibit by Fazal Sheikh currently showing.

Loved the variety of pieces and the fact that the staff would answer art questions! We got lost twice -- so make sure to use your map. Wished there was more to the "gift" store. It took us about two hours to see it all. Sunday morning, decent crowd. Sort-of kid friendly. We also wished we could have take a guided tour! Parking was a bit of a pain, but it was free meter because it was a holiday weekend.

Decided to visit the Art Museum for the first time and was pleasantly surprised. Couldn't see everything, but the collection of paintings from Europe and Pre-1900 are wonderful. As a collector, I was also excited by the coins and medals on display. The museum is free. Parking is metered on the street. We will be going back.

More accessible by far than many museums in NYC and Boston holding similar quality and scope collections

We only saw part of this art museum on our visit as our legs couldn't take any more on the day we were there. However, we will definitely go back. This is an incredible museum with multiple paintings of the many of the masters of art from around the world. Van Gogh, Picasso, Warhol, Cezanne, Monet, Trumbull, Church, Cole, Remington and many, many more. What a place and it is all free. They don't have a parking lot, but you should be able to find street parking in the area. We found a spot about a block away. The meters take credit cards. Go, go, go!! You won't be disappointed.

Amazing collection, a must to see.
We should come back as had two hours and this was not enough to view the whole collection.
It covers various periods and consists of the best examples from each period, including Dura-Europa, great art and much more.
Highly recommended!

My husband and I visited the Yale University Art Gallery in New Haven, Connecticut on Sunday, January 6, 2019. This museum was excellent and offered a comprehensive view of various types of art. It had quite an impressive and beautifully curated collection of objects. We have visited this museum multiple times in the past and have always found it to be very enjoyable, interesting and educational. Each different type of art on display was in its own gallery, usually having multiple rooms, and had a very nice overview describing the art as well as such aspects as its historical, cultural, political and religious impact, depending on what was applicable.

We spent about two hours in the museum. Our focus was on the special exhibits on the fourth floor but we also saw the remaining galleries in the museum. It would probably take at least four hours to see and to really absorb and appreciate all the museum has to offer.

This museum was definitely worth the visit and had a very nice added bonus of free admission. The only drawback of this museum was that it did not offer free parking and you may have to pay to park depending upon where you park and when you come.

Special Exhibits:

We enjoyed the special exhibit ‘Sights and Sounds of Ancient Ritual’ which considered the ways in which these rituals appealed to the senses through objects that would have drawn worshipers closer to the divine forces. The exhibit had cultural, historical and religious significance, depicting different traditions, including those of ancient Greece, Rome, Western Europe, Egypt, West Africa, the Near East, China and Mesoamerica. It nicely illustrated how ancient cultures used various objects to create powerful connections with the sacred and supernatural, including in mourning the dead. This exhibit was nicely laid-out and included very interesting and informative write-ups and overviews describing what was on display. It was quite well done and definitely worth seeing.

The special exhibit ’Seriously Funny: Caricature through the Centuries’ illustrated the appeal and impact of visual humor through a nice selection of prints, drawings, paintings, lithographs, and sculpture from the 16th to the 21st century. This included provocative and even inflammatory pieces The exhibit interestingly traced the evolution of this type of artwork from its origins through its various stages of development throughout time.

Permanent Exhibits:

On the first floor we enjoyed the African Art highlighting major themes that unite different local traditions to understand the aesthetics, meaning, and historical depth associated with this art. On display were many items, including masks, sculptures, statuettes, chairs, jewelry, ceramics, textiles and horns.

Also on the first floor was Ancient American Art, with art of the Maya, from Mexico to the Andes. There was also Art of the Ancient Mediterranean with objects providing insights into politics, culture and religion, including statues, coins, wood carvings, vases, ceramic figurines, numismatic curiosities as well as many other artifacts. In addition, there were Dura-Europos (modern day Syria) artifacts including armor, the shrine to the god Mithras, jewelry, pottery and textiles.

All the exhibits on the first floor were very interesting, enjoyable and educational, with much historical significance.

On the second floor was beautiful European Art, including vibrant Italian Renaissance paintings, a gallery of Dutch Art as well as excellent paintings by such artists as Claude Monet, Vincent van Gogh, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Edgar Degas and many others.

Also on this floor was a large collection of Asian Art, including exhibits on the ‘The Moon and Bamboo in Japanese Art’, with a pairing between earth and sky. There were also other Japanese paintings and prints as well as Chinese ceramics and paintings and textile fragments from the Safavid (modern day Iranian) dynasty in addition to other artwork from throughout Asia.

On floor 2E there was American Art before 1900, with historical paintings on the American Revolution, including George Washington at Princeton and Trenton and other paintings by John Trumbull depicting such subjects as the Declaration of Independence and scenes from battles, such as, the Battle of Bunker Hill.. As we continued through the American Art galleries there were portrait miniatures, self-portrait prints, sculptures by Augustus Saint-Gaudens and very impressive landscape paintings of multiple places, such as, the Catskills, Niagara Falls, Mount Katahdin and Yosemite Valley, all very beautiful.

There was also quite an extensive and impressive collection of American Decorative Art housed in multiple galleries, broken down into time periods, from the 17th century to the present day, all well preserved. In these galleries were many items, such as, furniture, including chairs, chests and highboys. There was also silver, coins, medal, glaze earthenware, pottery, dinnerware and much, much more.

The third floor had an Indo-Pacific Art Gallery, with the art of maritime South East Asia, as well as a Modern and Contemporary Art and Design exhibit with paintings, including some by Pablo Picasso, sculptures, furniture and decorative arts.

We highly recommend this museum. It definitely has a lot to offer, much more than what I have mentioned here. I only provided some highlights in this write-up based on our experience during our visits. We hope that you have the opportunity to visit it and enjoy it as much as we did.

This museum is worth the drive. Beautiful art and it's free to the public.
There were several pieces that I just had to go back and view again before we left. The only thing wrong is the location. New Haven is full of beggars, and they are the most aggressive we have seen anywhere. However, the museum is worth the trouble. If we were driving back that way again, I would go back for the Millais and the Furini. The American collection was very nice also. We spent hours there and still didn't see everything. My teens had a very good Art History teacher, and they both enjoyed this visit.

It's still one of the best university museums in the country but their Mesoamerican exhibit is getting smaller and smaller. Within the past 10 years or so it decreased from a few-room to a one room exhibit.

A great collection in both an old and new building - fantastic layout. Love taking my daughter and letting her use felt to "recreate" what she uses. Awesome family friendly guide to aid in conversations and building Interest around art. The only thing that seems odd and silly is that they won't allow my daughter to sit on the floor in front of a painting when she's looking at it - seems that would be safer than having her run around!

An amazing variety of art work -modern - primitive - renaissance - painting- sculptures, etc. Check out the collection of Picasso’s.

This is a beautiful building with soaring ceilings, wonderful stained glass and beautiful staircases. To add to all this architectural brilliance is an amazing array of artworks - both classical and modern. A must visit when in New Haven.

The Mesopotamian antiquities are a treasure for the museum. With a vast array of art including Indonesian, American, Medieval, Asian, African, Roman, Greek and Modern art, there is something for everyone. The layout of the museum is great and allows you to browse through every single collection from history.

Fantastic collection, beautifully displayed; it would take several days to fully appreciate all of the exquisite works. Highly recommend the late 19th/early 20th century paintings on the third floor, as well as the extensive collection of art objects from Singapore/Timor/Indonesia on the third floor.

Wishing I wore more comfortable shoes after my three and a half hour visit...

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Easy walking location from hotels. Surrounded by restaurants. This art museum will rival any NYC museum. Exciting four floors of shows, ancient art, and a surprisingly large collection of paintings. Just beautiful!!

We spent about 3 hours there and loved it. We were surprised that they have some work of the great masters. And, guess what - It is free.

Admission is free! Well worth going! So much to see. There is seating in each room to view paintings or rest your feet. Variety of artists.

I had no idea Yale had this incredible collection. From vanGogh to Manet to Pissaro, to an amazing Asian collection, this gallery is a must-visit.

Visiting the Yale Art Gallery is always a great experience. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable and the exhibits are some of the best there are.

An absolutely fantastic collection - worth a stop if you are in the area! Don't miss out on the Picasso!

“It is impossible to feel grateful and depressed in the same moment.” ~ Naomi Williams
“Kindness is a language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see.” ~ Mark Twain
I am grateful and thankful that Mrs.Reynolds and Mr. Dunn work at this place .They are both helpfull and kind.
This collection of artwork,in this museum,is second to none.

This museum is excellent. The collection is worth seeing and it's a pleasant way to spend a few hours in downtown New Haven. When friends visit, I always include the Yale Art Gallery in a tour of the city.

Be sure to learn where each of the three elevators take you. This museum is worth a multiple day visit.

Amazing gallery with a world-class collection from ancient to contemporary that is always free to the public. Don't miss the Night Cafe by Van Gogh or the Pollack drip painting or the ancient temple from Dura Europa.

Sadly, no parking here, you have to find on the street parking, but it's an easy walk with several cafes and restaurants up and down the street.

Do not miss this museum. One of my favorite spots to return to in NHV over the years. Perfectly manageable size to spend a few hours

welcoming environment, well used by a broad section of the community, superb collection beautifully displayed in the recently renovated space..

This is a gem of a museum with an excellent selection, thoughtfully displayed. It was a special treat to see the American Illustration exhibit with those gorgeous Parrishes and Wyeths.

Beautiful museum. Iconic Yale building. I didn't realize it would be such a large collection. Several floors. We loved the impressionist collection. The building itself inside is just lovely. Wish I could've had enough time to go to the top floor and see the modern collection. Must visit in New Haven.

Larger than I thought. Visiting Louis Kahn bldgs. after having been to Kimbell Art Museum. His work is "full of strength & grace". Read Ada Huxtable's "On Architecture". Didn't have time to go across the street to his Museum of British Art.

An amazing collection of art. A place where you can walk around and see paintings you've seen in literally every art/history book ever written. Interesting temporary shows coupled with an amazing permanent collection. Very nice how they took and old building and literally built in and around in it. Don't miss the great African Art collection.

We visit the Yale University Art Gallery often as a family. There is always something new to discover and appreciate and each one of us has our favorite floor.

Amazing collection of art! Homer, Van Gogh, Degas, Monet, Corot, Remington, Rodin, Church. Too many to name. Also American art before 1900. We barely scratched the surface in two hours so will return soon to see the rest. Nice lunch at Harvest Wine Bar across the street and some book shopping at Atticus Books next door. Easy parking.

What a wonderful selection, and all free! Some excellent European art. Also enjoyed the Edward Hoppers, four were on display. A complete range. Something for everybody whatever your interests. No cafe but the excellent Atticus cafe and bookstore is just across the street.

This museum is a true gem. It is amazing the diversity of artwork at this relatively small facility. They truly have something which represents virtually all genres and all. If you have a couple of hours you won't be disappointed

One of the finest collections of art from around the world that I have ever experienced. They have some of everything here, from every period and corner of the world. Every time I was surprised at what I was seeing (4 Hoppers!), another surprise awaited me (Mondrian!). Beautiful ancient artifacts, African and Asian art, everything is well represented. If you love art, devote a few hours, if not an entire day, to this remarkable museum.

My sophisticated old friend came to town and wanted to check out the museum, so off we went. With three people having very different tastes, there was something for everyone here. We particularly enjoyed the special exhibitions.

Have a nice collection of interesting pieces from Africa;China; southwest Asia and some Roman pieces; best of all was free admission. Good place to spend 1-2 hours.

Trip Advisor comes through again. I was traveling through New Haven and discovered this museum through Trip Advisor. I couldn't pass it by!
I found parking to be somewhat difficult but did find a garage about two blocks away. I decided to park in the garage so I wouldn't have a time restraint. The parking was a bit expensive but I wasn't going to miss this opportunity.
There are many restaurants and coffee shops near the museum also. There is no on-site dining.
The museum is free but there is a donation box so don't over look that. They have a small gift shop too.
I know I only saw a small portion of the collection and some of the galleries were closed when I was there. I stayed for three hours. I spent a lot of time in the Indo-Pacific gallery and a special exhibit on glass.
They also have American Decorative Art and modern and contemporary art which I went through. Many of the artist works are by well known, to me, artists but there were many by people I didn't know. All were wonderful.
My traveling companion explored the American Painting and Sculpture Art and discovered John Trumbull. The gallery with the Trumbull paintings included a book with descriptions of the paintings and identified each person in the paintings. (We drove on Trumbull St. in New Haven.)
There are elevators in the building and they have a mobil app you can download or a printed brochure. You can check their web page for hours and other usefull information.

Such a real treat!

This a collection of art that should not be missed. It fills in gaps that may occur after viewing the collections in NYC.

A do not miss opportunity, and it’s free!

Amid all of the wonderful pieces of colonial and revolutionary war art, we came across African and Mediterranean pieces of art. While beautiful, these pieces did feel a bit out of place amongst all of the works of John Trumbull and his contemporaries.
Nevertheless and despite this slight quibble, it's a wonderful place to spend an afternoon.
Highly Recommended

This is a perfect place to peruse from African art to Picasso and beyond. Whether pre-1900 or contemporary, the installations are wonderful, with nice and concise adjoining descriptions. The sculptures are noteworthy. There's a lovely bookstore and cafe across the street when you're done that serves truffle mac n cheese. All in all, I'd say, as free galleries go, I wouldn't pass this one up.

Beautiful art arranged in different rooms . Very interesting and different selections . Lots of masters and impressionists .

What a gorgeous gallery. Could have spent hours here. Worth a visit, no question. Great lectures and programs too.

My husband and I visited the Yale University Art Gallery in New Haven, Connecticut on Sunday, March 4th, 2018. This museum is excellent and offers a comprehensive view of various types of art. It has quite an impressive and beautifully curated collection of objects. We have visited this museum multiple times in the past and have always found it to be very enjoyable, interesting and educational. Each different type of art on display is in its own gallery, usually having multiple rooms, and has a very nice overview describing the art as well as such aspects as its historical, cultural, political and religious impact, depending on what is applicable. We spent about an hour in the museum this time and did not see all the exhibits. Our focus this time was on the special exhibits on the fourth floor as well as a few of the galleries on the second floor that we did not have the opportunity to spend as much time in as we would have liked during our last visit. It would probably take at least four hours to see the entire museum. This museum is definitely worth the visit and has a very nice added bonus of free admission. The only drawback of this museum is that it does not offer free parking and you may have to pay to park depending upon where you park and when you come.

The ‘Japan’s Global Baroque, 1550 – 1650’ special exhibit was exquisite with elegant objects illustrating the critical role that both imported and domestic goods played in Japanese art and culture during the momentous period of the 16th and 17th centuries. The ‘Pompeii: Photographs and Fragments’ special exhibit highlights the changing representations over time of Pompeii, a city destroyed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in A.D. 79 and since then frozen in time through excavation and preservation. Large-scale photographs of Pompeii are on display and show the ongoing cycles of deterioration and preservation that mark it as a living landscape. Images of reliefs, frescoes, paintings and sculptures as well as fragments of ancient Roman wall paintings and a number of other different types of domestic objects from the period and region are also displayed within this exhibit making it both very interesting and unique. Both these special exhibits were nicely done and worth seeing.

In addition to the special exhibits, we went to the second floor. On the second floor was beautiful European Art, including vibrant Italian Renaissance paintings, a gallery of Dutch Art as well as excellent paintings by such artists as Claude Monet, Vincent van Gogh, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Edgar Degas and many others. Also on this floor was a large collection of Asian Art, including exhibits on the ‘Line as Design in Japanese Art’, the ‘Origin of Chinese Writings’, art from the Safavid (modern day Iranian) dynasty, art of a popular, playful, and powerful Hindu god Krishna, with the ‘Krishna: The Divine Cowherd’ exhibit, and much, much more.

Below I included what we saw during our visit in late November 2017 to give highlights on the remaining galleries in the museum to provide a complete review of the entire museum and all it has to offer, which is definitely quite a bit.

On the first floor we enjoyed the African Art exhibit highlighting major themes that unite different local traditions to understand the aesthetics, meaning, and historical depth associated with this art. On display were many items, including masks, sculptures, statuettes, chairs, jewelry, ceramics, textiles and horns. This was a nicely done exhibit. Also on the first floor was Ancient American Art, with art of the Maya, from Mexico to the Andes. There was also Art of the Ancient Mediterranean with objects providing insights into politics, culture and religion, including statues, coins, wood carvings, vases, ceramic figurines, numismatic curiosities as well as many other artifacts. The next gallery on the first floor was the Dura-Europos (modern day Syria) gallery. Included was Tomb24 in the Necropolis at Dura-Europos. Also in the exhibit was armor, the shrine to the god Mithras, jewelry, pottery and textiles. In addition, there was the first known painting of the Virgin Mary and the earliest surviving house church. All the exhibits on the first floor were very interesting, enjoyable and educational, with much historical significance.

On floor 2E there was American Art before 1900, with historical paintings on the American Revolution, including George Washington at Princeton and Trenton and other paintings by John Trumbull depicting such subjects as the Declaration of Independence and the Battle of Bunker Hill. As we continued through the American Art galleries there were portrait miniatures, self-portrait prints, sculptures by Augustus Saint-Gaudens and landscape paintings of multiple places, such as, the Catskills, Niagara Falls and Mount Katahdin, all very beautiful.

There was also quite an extensive collection of American Decorative Art housed in multiple galleries, broken down into time periods, from the 17th century to the present day. In these galleries were many items, such as, furniture, including chairs, chests and highboys. There was also silver, tin glaze earthenware, pottery, dinnerware, and rooms from both a North Branford and a Hebron home, among many other items. In addition, there was an impressive exhibit on American coins, medal and silver from 1670 to the present as well as Benjamin Franklin items on display.

The third floor had an Indo-Pacific Art Gallery, with the art of maritime South East Asia, as well as a Modern and Contemporary Art and Design exhibit with paintings, including some by Pablo Picasso, sculptures, furniture and decorative arts.

We highly recommend this museum. It definitely has a lot to offer, much more than what I have mentioned here. I only provided some highlights in this write-up based on our experience during our visit. We hope that you have the opportunity to visit it and enjoy it as much as we did.

The art gallery has about 3 floors and carries a mixed form of arts ( from paintings to ceramic). It is small enough not to be overwhelming. It is good fir spending a lazy afternoon. There are some impressive artworks there.

This is a world class art museum. Free and open to the public. There are four floors of collections including American, African, European and Ancient art and artifacts. The exhibits during my May visit included Manuel Neri, Joel Shapiro and Pompeii: Photographs and Fragments. All floors are well laid out, grab a museum map when you enter, it is very helpful. You need at least 2 hours to see everything. Closed Monday’s and opened late, 8 p.m., Thursdays during the summer. I will visit again when in New Haven. Free museum membership which allows you to visit other museums as well. Plenty of street parking.

Initially, I did not expect much of the gallery, knowing it's a "university" gallery with free admission. But man, was I wrong! This is a true arts museum, with an enviable collection of art on four floors, and it's organized very well. Come and see for yourself. If I had more time, I would come back for sure.

Quick visit to Yale and I love this museum. It’s not just a gallery, it’s a huge sprawling museum of epic proportions. The Asian collection is first rate as are the American landscapes. Worth a visit!!

I heard the director kept the doors open during the St Patricks Day parade in spite of being advised otherwise. Nice. It's free too and the art is way more provocative than you'd get at a local museum. Yale can be imposing but it's not your father's New Haven.

This is a jewel in the Yale setting. The fact that it is free is very impressive. Each level has different areas from the world of art and not limited to a western concept. The information by each work is excellent. The sculpture garden is lovely. The modern art is selected with care. This is a great introduction to the world of art and how we can be enriched by it.

Though the entrance fee is free, the quality and the numbers are amazing. Actually I like more than Metropolitan Museum in NYC.

The Yale Art Gallery is free and has a fabulous collection-- very easy to navigate and a true gem. I recommend the Indo-Pacific exhibit.

We had a great time here. It's larger than you would think. We encountered a wonderful security guard/docent (Betty? from New Brunswick) who was informative and fun. Stumbled upon an acoustic trick(?) under a domed part of the ceiling. Just so much going on here. Clean restrooms.

If you like real paintings from the Renaissance on, you owe yourself a visit to this gem of a museum. There’s a masterpiece around every corner, and a surprise through every doorway.

If you live in CT and don't want to drive to NYC to see a first class art museum, guess what .... you don't have to. It is right here. The collection is comprehensive and changes regularly. You cannot beat this - it's free for everyone.... you can be a member but it is not necessary. Go.... You will LOVE it!

Nice place to stop for an afternoon break, a rainy weekend or with a date. The collection is impressive especially for a city of New Haven's size. The building is a site to be seen as well. The gallery is next to Skull and Bones and is an easy stopping point on a Yale tour.

A great gallery - various collections over multiple levels with rooms, nooks and crannies to explore. Really a place where quality rules over quantity. The rooms host world famous exhibits (like Van Gogh's Night Cafe) casually, amongst lesser known artists/pieces. They are not displayed in a way that draws attraction particularly to the well known pieces. There was something nice about that I felt.
Clean and bright with a small outdoor sculpture area and bag lockers available free of charge.
A really nice place - I wish I had been able to spend longer here!

Plenty of knowledgeable staff on hand to ask any questions. Pointed to a room with Van Gogh's I had never seen before. Very light and plenty of space to look around.

A little known treasure. The Yale Art Gallery is a hidden gem with great staff members that go out of their way to help you have a better appreciation for the art displayed.

We have made special trips to see a few of the exhibits at the Yale University Art Gallery, most recently Lumia (T. Wilfred and the Art of Light) and Small/Great Objects. We spent so much time with the Lumia show we had little time for the Small/Great Objects, and must return in the coming weeks before that show closes later in June. Both shows are very nicely designed -- Lumia is especially impressive, for the work's quality, but also for recognizing the value of a set of work that was headed for neglect, non-use, non-exhibition. The work holds a mesmerizing fascination -- and opens up with time (and nearly all the work is durational). With all the hype for contemporary technology, what transpires here is old-school magic, a depth of craft/composition and artistic sensibility. No wonder that MoMA featured certain of this work for years. A blessing that after nearly 40 years in mothballs, the work is back in circulation. Small/Great Objects has remarkable ancient new world works as well as art by both Anni and Joseph Albers, the collectors and art-makers. The curator(s) of this show makes a very interesting conversation between/among times and artistic traditions. The old works from the new world, the new works from those arriving in the new world from the old world -- definitions begin to melt away and what is left is the aesthetic connection.

And there are two or three other exhibits currently on view that seem worth seeing that we did not even reach on the recent visit (photography show focused on American Civil Rights movement, contemporary art from the Middle East) -- so much to call one back...

The standard holdings in the Yale collection are above and beyond first-rate -- and well worth discovery and contemplation.

It’s nice to go to an art museum in New Haven and not have to pay for anything. The exhibits are great and the people there are very knowledgeable. My friends and I really enjoyed it.

2 or 3 of the very best examples of the very best art of each period. Thank you for putting so many wonderful things together. This was a great afternoon!

The gallery is a wonderful place to visit. Spread seamlessly across three buildings and a small outdoor sculpture garden the collection is easy to view. Some of the artwork and artifacts are impressive. It is also free to visit. There is a very understated box for donations - please make one.

it's free (they ask for a donation), they have rooms packed with art and exhibits. It is a great way to spend a couple hours.

With a vast array of art including Indonesian, American, Medieval, Asian, African, Roman, Greek and Modern art, there is something for everyone.

The layout of the museum is fantastic and allows you to browse through every single collection from history.

Even if you don't like art, I guarantee you that you will love the fantastic modern art section which features the most interesting pieces!

The building is absolutely a historic treasure. I'm pretty sure it's over 150 years old. The facility is laid out really well. They have five floors of art and there is lots to see. Everything from furniture made in the 1700's to paintings. You will spend a whole day there taking it all in. I love to visit museums when I travel and this is one of my favorites. I must give a shout out to the person in charge of facilities. The museum is immaculate and the stone floors are beautiful. Highly recommend anyone in the New Haven area must visit

On Thursday the gallery opens until 8 PM. I highly recommend visiting the European room. There are many famous painting from Monet, Van Gogh, and many more artists.

I'm not huge into arts but this museum is so impressive. It's one of my favorite places on campus. It's free! Yes, free. Not sure where else you can view such a beautiful collection without paying a fee. I look forward to visiting again in the near future.

It is absolutely a wonderful place to visit and spend time. The building itself is huge and it will take some time to see the entire collection!

Hours of artwork so impressed. Many levels of diverse types of art. Definitely check it out! Parking can be tricky but park in a garage so you can take your time exploring for sure you will not want to rush or leave!

This free museum has a wide of art from Impressionists to ancient Greek artifacts, all well-presented. The building straddles both sides of a street, so it is sometimes difficult to get from one area to another.

Great exhibits, nicely spaced, well presented, and well preserved. I like that there are guards in every room to preserve the tranquility and opportunity to look in peace.
2 hour maximum parking time on the streets might inhibit your viewing time. Parking decks or lots might be better for longer time in the museum.

My tip for visiting this gallery is to keep going up, because it keeps getting better and better. The European section is OK, great artists but not always their best work. Then the early Americans, really some wonderful pieces, then up to modern and contemporary, completely amazing. A really impressive gallery.

We've been to the Met, the Louvre, the Prado and others all around the world. The Yale Museum has accumulated a collection that equates to a condensed version of the larger institutions and presents it in a space that is a pleasure to visit. We consider it a "must see" museum among the world's collection of hundreds of museums.

The YUAG has a bit of everything: ancient, modern, east, west, partially set in a Luis Kahn building. And it's free. Perfectly sized, great for kids. Seriously, if you're visiting New Haven put this on your list.

Today I visited the Gallery for the second time in a year and a half. I live and work in New York, so I cannot visit as often as I’d like. My main reason for visiting today was the exhibit titled Leonardo: Discoveries from Verrocchio’s Studio which is open until October 7, 2018 and focuses on Leonardo Da Vinci’s early years as an apprentice of Andrea del Verrocchio. It tries to identify Leonardo’s collaborations with his teacher as well as other students of Verrocchio. It was a beautiful exhibition, after which I explored the rest of the Gallery’s comprehensive collection of African, Asian, Indonesian, classical, modern, impressionist, etc art that is brilliantly curated between the Gallery’s 3 interconnected buildings. The Highlights tour, which is about 1 hour long, is also available for those who are short on time and would like to have a general introduction to the collection. Information about tours, lectures, concerts, artist talks, etc is available on the Gallery’s website under Programs. The Gallery is always free.

That is a relatively large museum for a small city. It is packed with wonderful masterpieces. You can see a Van Gogh and Kandinsky and Picasso and Pollock and other great masters in adjacent halls. You do not need to go far, it's all there right in from of you. If Art is your thing, go there and you'll enjoy.

Amazing collection of art that you can see for FREE! Thank you, Yale! Where else can you get close enough to a Van Gogh to see the brush strokes?

I have been fortunate to live only moments away from the Yale Art Gallery for the past decade and have watched it evolve to a museum that has few peers. Beautifully curated and housed in a building which is itself historic and fascinating, the gallery is one of the great must-see locations in the entire state. It is handicap accessible in every respect and the museum staff and docents are gracious and helpful to visitors. Whether you're an art historian or a first timer, the Yale Art Gallery is guaranteed to exceed your expectations. It easily receives my highest and unreserved recommendation. Go soon and go often--it won't cost you a cent!

If you are a museum fan, this is a must see! Not only is the art amazing, but the building itself is fantastic and a work of art of its own. Because of the free admission you don’t feel bad popping in for 10-30 mins and just seeing a section or two.

This museum is superbly organized, with a wide variety of visually stunning exhibits that leave you both breathless and enlightened. There's art by everyone from Boticcelli and Rafael to Van Gogh, and also includes a wide geographic range, from Southeast Asia and Africa to the Indo-Pacific region. There's something here for everyone; if you enjoy art, you definitely won't be bored here!

We spent a delightful weekend in New Haven, and ventured to the Yale University Art Gallery on Sunday, October 13th. What a great experience! First, the staff and security people would NOT have been nicer and more helpful - VERY welcoming, very informative, and an excellent experience. The Gallery is not enormous, but has four floors of exhibits including Egyptian and Greek sculpture, European art, a modern art section, etc. They had a modest number of paintings by Manet, Money, Gauguin, Georgia O'Keefe.....a nice variety for us, as we are not art experts.
Additionally, the price was right! - Admission is free during gallery hours. We really enjoyed our 60-9 minutes and would go back again if we ever venture back to Yale.

We loved wandering around this free museum! Amazing the guards are adorable the high quality works the exhibition rooms are magnificent it is definitely worth stopping during a visit to Yale!

This is one of the prominent place in New haven. Nice place to spend an hour if you are an art lover.

This was a must-visit for our Hamilton-obsessed teenager. The mixtape opens with "This is no John Trumbull" which leads one to wonder than what is. In addition to the revolutionary war art we also really enjoyed the modern painters. Great museum!

The Yale Art Gallery is housed in a recently and magnificently renovated historic building on the Yale University campus. It has an expansive collection of art from around the world and from many centuries. All works are displayed and curated with exquisite attention to placement and lighting, a cohesive, aesthetic vision and comprehensive information about the pieces so thoughtfully gathered and featured throughout.

And admission is FREE!!!

A beautiful museum! 4 floors of seemingly endless art and sculpture. My family and I loved it! The architecture of the building itself was just as stunning. Free admission.

The building alone? Sure, but what if you look at what it is in it: spectacular, and a better experience than going to a big museum in NYC. So visiting it all would take many hours. So, split it up between meals and shopping nearby. Do a floor each hour, and disperse for an hour, etc! If you have children, check the calendar. Once a month, on a sunday at 1pm, they have a children activity (from 3ish/4 y.o), where they examine (tell a story about) two paintings, and get kids to draw. Wonderful

One of the most carefully and rewarding small collections I've ever seen. A great space, with magnificent art and artifacts. An absolute must for visitors to New Haven.

We went on a two week road trip of the northeastern US and this was definitely one of the highlights of our trip. The museum contain pieces dating back to around 2,500 B.C. It also contains works of art from some of the greatest artists in history... Van Gogh, Donatello, Picasso, Cezanne, Rodin, Warhol, Remington, O'Keefe, Dali, Monet, Manet, Peele, and so many more. Absolutely unbelievable! Give yourself at least four hours, preferably more. Eve our teenage son loved this place.

This is a major Treasure in New Haven, Literally. If you find yourself in Downtown New Haven, Please don't wait, run to it!

First of all, we were surprised that this museum has no admission fee. Every collection on every floor was a real treat. There is something for everyone's taste.

My husband and I took a tour of the museum when we first moved here. We were surprised at how much is in the collection- it is like having a mini MET right in our backyard!

Beautiful and expansive collections of African art, Greco-Roman sculptures, impressionist paintings. The largest college art gallery in the country. We also attended an event here and it was very spacious and comfortable.

My advice would be to take your time to explore the pieces in an inviting, bright and spacious setting.

While our stay at New Haven, we decided to visit Yale Art Gallery and we thoroughly enjoyed it.

There are different periods and pieces of art, but my favourite was the modern art floors. Monet, Picasso and Degas are among the artists displayed. Stunning pieces of art.

The architecture of the gallery is also marvellous and if you consider this gallery is free and you only need to do a donation, it's a treasure not to miss if you visit New Haven

Saw the Aretha Franklin documentary Amazing Grace with a panel discussion after. A real highlight. You can become a member of the Art Gallery for free and would not believe the wonderful events offered here. Of course strolling throught the galleries is always worth the trip too!

I went with my family. It was a lot bigger than we expected. Lots of floors and art. We weren’t expecting there to be so many guards.

Any art museum, not just at the university level, would have a hard time competing with Yale's collection. There are great pieces from every era, whether your interests run to Colonial American portraiture, Hudson Valley landscapes, or 20th Century modern painting and sculpture. It's just big enough to have great range without being overwhelming in size or exhausting in scope. Half the collection is housed in an early Louis Kahn building that's been recently restored and updated and looks great. And it's all free. A definite must-do for the visitor to New Haven.

This museum has 4 floors. The galleries are excellent. I thoroughly enjoyed the European paintings especially the ones depicting the crucifixion of Jesus and many of the saints. They had works by Van Gogh and Monet as well as a section of early coins. Some of the statuary was awesome especially those of Plato and other influential people of earlier times. I saw a short film on floor 4 which I thought was also very interesting and very well done. Admission is free and open to the public.

Open to the public only on Friday Saturday and Sunday. Went on Wednesday and was turned away because it’s only open to students and faculty Monday Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday. Told them TripAdvisor did not say anything about only students on those days. They said they don’t control that website. I was not the only person turned away.

Quite a spectacular collection of famous international pieces as well as charming folk art from SouthEastAsia. The free Highlights tour by undergrads is worth repeating. If only it's more apparent or better-mapped that there are many wings and other galleries tucked away in corners.

One of the most beautiful and extensive collections I've ever seen at a University. The space is beautiful with open areas flooded with natural light.

This is an eclectic collection, ranging from classical European to modern American paintings, with Roman, Greek and Egyptian exhibits, though we didn't visit them. A highlight for us was Picasso's superb 'First Steps', which is worth the price of admission - except that there isn't one; entry is free. This is rare (for the USA) free art museum, and means you can drop in for a short visit, as well as spend a day there. Fine Rothkos, Kandinskys, and the classical collection includes some memorable paintings by Frans Hals. There's lots to see; be sure you include if you go to New Haven.

Such a beautiful & peaceful art museum! I spent about 2 hours here solo just enjoying the museum. Located in a stunning building, this art museum is free to all! Lots of art (modern & older) in a nice flowing layout! I started at the top floor & worked my way down. It was really quiet & enjoyable to walk around taking the art in. Each floor has staff eager to help direct you if you feel lost at any point. Totally worth a visit!

I was amazed from the moment I set foot in the museum lobby! The Yale U Art Gallery collection is amazing, ranging from antiquities and the Italian Renaissance through early European and Impressionism to early and modern American! Paintings, sculpture, glass, decorative arts, and more, many by favorite artists. And within the setting of the historical art museum and the modern Louis Kahn addition, the experience is even more amazing. Security guards throughout the museum were friendly and most helpful, even making sure that we didn't miss a work in the gallery. Amazing that this museum does not charge admission!

Took the free public tour of Yale. Tours are at 10 am and 2 pm Monday through Friday. It starts at the vIsitor Center on Elm Street.

The tour lasts an hour and 25 minutes and requires extensive walking and steps. Not suggested for those with difficulty walking.

The tour guides are students. The guide did a great job of describing the buildings, statues, and history. I learned that Nathan Hale was the first American spy It was a great tour for visitors to New Haven.

We specifically went to see the Lumia exhibit when we visited, and were fascinated with the beautiful changing patterns of light and the fact that its creator,Thomas Wilford, had started working with this medium as early as 1919.
We then visited some of the other collections and I was specifically thrilled to see the excellent collection of contemporary art from the 1940's and 50's with which I had grown up.

I am not an art expert. I went to the Yale University Art Museum because my daughter wrote a report on Van Gogh and I wanted her to see a real Van Gogh painting. The museum is free and I figured I had nothing to lose if she was bored after seeing the Van Gogh's. I was so impressed with the museum!! There are very few ropes and you can get very close to the paintings and sculptures. The variety in the museum is impressive. If you want to thoroughly enjoy the museum, plan on a whole day, two if you can. My favorite painting was a Hans Holbein the Younger's painting. I could stand close and see the fine details of a painting from the 1500's!! There is security in every room, and they will tell you if you are too close to a painting.

Oh, and my ten-year-old daughter was bored. I do not recommend taking young children!

We saw this museum in the afternoon after visiting the Yale Center for British Art in the morning. We began on the top floor, which is showing the exhibition "Leonardo da Vinci: Discoveries from Verrochio's Studio," which is on into October. Leonardo was a student of Verrochio early in his career in Florence. Verrochio's workshop had many students who did parts of paintings--Leonardo was one of them.

The exhibition focuses on two of these paintings--one completely executed by Leonardo and the other in part. There are also paintings and sculptures by Verrochio, and some paintings he did with other students for comparative purposes. Reproductions of other works by Leonardo are also included for context. I liked the exhibition so much that I bought the printed catalog, which I rarely do. If you are interested in the Italian Renaissance, don't miss this.

The European and American painting collections are quite good The European includes a newly attributed Velasquez, a rare Fabriani, and a fabulous Van Gogh. The American had some very interesting Hoppers and George Bellows. We didn't have time to explore all the individual collections, but what we saw of the Ancient Art looked quite good.

We took the HIghlights Tour at 1:30pm on Saturday, which was a mixed bag. Ours was led by an art student who did a theme focusing on modern art rather than an overall highlights tour. We only did three pieces.

Be sure to pick up a map in the lobby. The building consists of three separate buildings melded together with the help of architect Louis Kahn, so there are three separate elevators--one central and the others on either side. You can get lost if you don't realize this.



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The restored Louis Kahn Yale Art Gallery is in pristine condition. It showcases wonderful art in a beautiful setting.

There's so much to see here! We especially enjoyed seeing the Picasso works, and the contemporary pieces. Right now there is a wonderful photography collection in the lobby.
The buildings architecture is beautiful as well. We found the staff to be friendly and helpful. We were able to find metered street parking close to the museum.

First of all, this gallery is free admission. There are several floors and all the staircases are really cool. They offer a wide variety of art from modern, to Asian, American, and the best, European. I was surprised they had Monet, Picasso, Rousseau. It's a great way to spend a few afters after a nice Sunday brunch. Highly recommend!

Van Gogh, Picasso, Rembrandt, Monet... A delight for the senses and the soul! The Mesopotamian antiquities are a treasure for the museum and Yale. A place you should include in your visit to New Haven.

this gallery had many different items on display, so you should be able to look at something of interest. Some very lame exhibits also.

For a collection belonging to a university, this museum offers an amazing breadth and depth. Is it the Met? No - but it is accessible, interesting, and free. A great place for adults to spend time or to introduce young people to various styles and eras.

As the rest of Yale the building itself is impressive . Staff is nice and the rotating collection is always interesting.
Admission is free so even if you spend 20min it will be memorable. Highly recommend whether you're there for a few hours or a quick stop.

Plan on at least 3 hours to see everything. In addition to special exhibits this museum boasts a HUGE permanent collection.

We parked on the street for two hours and visited this fantastic art museum on the beautiful Yale campus. This gallery is well organized and well represented with a generous display of attractive art. I especially enjoyed the many Picasso paintings. Countless other treasures by Monet, Degas, Manet, and Homer just made it a spectacular half a day. Lots of Asian, African, and Egyptian artifacts as well to interest everyone. Beautiful campus and a free art gallery - what's not to Like.

So many wonderful pieces. And a broad collection with pieces from Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas. From ancient to modern art. Enough of each period to make it interesting and worthwhile, but not overwhelm you with too much. Some really famous pieces that you can get very close to and admire! Visited with our teenage kids and they loved it.

Yale's art gallery rivals that of most any big-city art museum in the US, and with free admission to boot. It's like a stroll through Art History 101. Our recommendation is that you start at the top (4th floor) with the contemporary collections, and work your way down from there floor-by-floor. Do not miss.

They have it all, some of the best work available can been seen here, it is a true gem that is often overlooked. Lots of great surprises around every corner.

We liked this museum because it was very easy to see everything in a couple of hours. We were there on a Sunday and it was not crowded. The exhibits were all interestign

This was one of the loveliest museums Ive ever happened upon. I easily spent three hours wandering around this intimate museum. The collection was impressive for a museum of this size. There are lockers you can rent for a quarter when you walk in so you do not have to carry anything around. The security guards in each wing were so friendly and informative. There was space to take as long as you like to view each piece. What a beautiful museum, just blocks from the courtyard Marriot, and on Yales campus.

I recalled that the art gallery is rated in the top 10 in the world and I can see why. It is spaciously laid out and really organised the show the expansive range of art at its best. It is not overly busy which allows plenty of time to peruse at your own pace. There is something for everyone here, including children who seemed to be most welcome. It's free to visit which is amazing. You can drop in for 10 minutes time and time again or stay all day. I would highly recommend a visit or two or three.

This is one of my all time favorite museums. The layout, decor, collections, architecture, and overall feel are all done to perfection.

Well worth a visit. Close to town centre. Remarkable collection - on four floors - of contemporary, American, African, Asian, European (medieval, 19th and 20th century) art. Great variety. From Jackson Pollock to Tintoretto, Monet to Titian, Kandinsky to Renoir. Something for everyone. What’s not to like? Needs time. (Give it a good two hours.) Photography allowed (no flash). Lots of helpful staff. A must-see visit.

Spent a whole morning there and was left thirsting for more. All exhibits are very well displayed and organised. Clear notes and descriptions make it a treat for art aficionados and the untutored alike.

I frequent the CT museums and Yale's collection is one of my favorites. It is worth the hassel of downtown parking. So many great eateries in the area which makes it easy for you to make a nice day out of your trip. You won't be disappointed!

Through January 2023, there is an exhibit of a master sculptor's work from Nigeria (Bamigboye) that was fascinating to see. This exhibit showed a study of over 50 years of his work of the Yoruba tradition. It was a great selection to view in addition to seeing other Nigerian carvers' art forms.

It is a free museum that displays collections from different cultures. In particular, the Asian and African collections are super interesting. In the top floor, there is always a new collection and I always learn something cool when I visit there. There is also a sculpture garden that is super relaxing in a warm day.

Spent a full morning admiring this stunningly diverse collection at Yale from African to Indo Pacific and to Picasso, Pollock, O'Keefe and others.

My husband and I visited the Yale University Art Gallery in New Haven, Connecticut on Sunday, November 26th. This museum is excellent and offers a comprehensive view of various types of art. It has quite an impressive and beautifully curated collection of objects. We have visited this museum multiple times in the past and have always found it to be very enjoyable, interesting and educational. Each different type of art on display is in its own gallery, usually having multiple rooms, and has a very nice overview describing the art as well as such aspects as its historical, cultural, political and religious impact, depending on what is applicable. We spent about 2 hours and 20 minutes in the museum and were not able to see all the exhibits, due to lack of time. It would probably take at least four hours to see the entire museum. This museum is definitely worth the visit and has a very nice added bonus of free admission. The only drawback of this museum is that it does not offer free parking and you may have to pay to park depending upon where you park and when you come.

On the first floor we enjoyed the African Art exhibit highlighting major themes that unite different local traditions to understand the aesthetics, meaning, and historical depth associated with this art. On display were many items, including masks, sculptures, statuettes, chairs, jewelry, ceramics, textiles and horns. This was a nicely done exhibit. Also on the first floor was Ancient American Art, with art of the Maya, from Mexico to the Andes. There was also Art of the Ancient Mediterranean with objects providing insights into politics, culture and religion, including statues, coins, wood carvings, vases, ceramic figurines, numismatic curiosities as well as many other artifacts. The next gallery on the first floor was the Dura-Europos (modern day Syria) gallery. Included was Tomb24 in the Necropolis at Dura-Europos. Also in the exhibit was armor, the shrine to the god Mithras, jewelry, pottery and textiles. In addition, there was the first known painting of the Virgin Mary and the earliest surviving house church. All the exhibits on the first floor were very interesting, enjoyable and educational, with much historical significance.

On the second floor was beautiful European Art, including Italian Renaissance paintings, a gallery of Dutch Art as well as excellent paintings by such artists as Claude Monet, Vincent van Gogh, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Edgar Degas and many others. Also on this floor was a large collection of Asian Art, including exhibits on the ‘Line as Design in Japanese Art’, the ‘Origin of Chinese Writings’, art on a Safavid (modern day Iranian) dynasty and much more.

On floor 2E there was American Art before 1900, with historical paintings on the American Revolution, including George Washington at Princeton and Trenton and other multiple paintings by John Trumbull depicting such subjects as the Declaration of Independence and the Battle of Bunker Hill. As we continued through the American Art galleries there were portrait miniatures, self-portrait prints, sculptures by Augustus Saint-Gaudens and landscape paintings of multiple places, such as, the Catskills, Niagara Falls and Mount Katahdin, all very beautiful.

There was also quite an extensive collection of American Decorative Art housed in multiple galleries, broken down into time periods, from the 17th century to the present day. In these galleries were many items, such as, furniture, including chairs, chests and highboys. There was also silver, tin glaze earthenware, pottery, dinnerware, and rooms from both a North Branford and a Hebron home, among many other items. In addition, there was an impressive exhibit on American coins, medal and silver from 1670 to the present as well as Benjamin Franklin items on display.

The third floor had an Indo-Pacific Art Gallery, with the art of maritime South East Asia, as well as a Modern and Contemporary Art and Design exhibit with paintings, including some by Pablo Picasso, sculptures, furniture and decorative arts.

On the fourth floor were interesting special exhibits, one on ‘Before the Event,/After the Fact: Contemporary Perspectives on War’ showing contemporary photo-based practices and imaging techniques used during war. The other exhibit was ‘Artists in Exile: Expressions of Loss and Hope’ showing the stages artists may go through during exile and the artistic techniques that they use to express themselves. Such aspects as, adaption, transition, identity, nostalgia and home mobility, are illustrated and supported by nicely detailed write-ups.

We highly recommend this museum. It definitely has a lot to offer, much more than what I have mentioned here. I only provided some highlights in this write-up based on our experience during our visit. We hope that you have the opportunity to visit it and enjoy it as much as we did.

Wonderful visit to a museum that has a bit of everything, particularly antiquities and Asian art. You can spend an entire day here. Best news? It’s free!

Not a big art museum person but the building with the ancient art was absolutely gorgeous. We also enjoyed the American art and artifacts!

My nieces and I stopped here on our way to Hartford. The collection at the gallery was wonderful and the girls (14 & 16) enjoyed it immensely. If in the area, it's about 1 1/2 to 2 hours, and I don't think you'll be disappointed if you're a connoisseur. We love art museums, and for a college collection, it's really good.

A visit to the Yale University Art Gallery is a must for any trip to New Haven. The Classical Art wing is breathtaking, as is the collection overall. The sculpture garden out back is also worth a visit to just sit and relax.

Much like the Brooklyn, uxor, or Richmond art museums, the Yale Art Gallery practices quality without "musuem feet". The staff is very accommodating and it is free. The American and African sections are particularly enjoyable; great selection of pieces. The John Trumball collection was better than museums that focus on the Revolution.

Quite a few Picassos, a Kandinsky and impressive African and Oceania art galleries. It was easy
to navigate. You could easily spend a couple of hours here. The gallery itself has a modern feel to it. Adjacent to the Yale campus and free!

Incredible collection of art and artifacts ranging from ancient Greece to contemporary artists— and the building itself is gorgeous. A must see!

The campus is great, but we were able to visit the museums for free. It was both educational and time consuming. If you like art and history you can spend hours here. Wear your comfortable shoes and bring a camera.

This is a great place to visit to see history. I visited the art gallery to see the beautiful art work. I have lived in the area a long time and never had a chance to see the great art work.

Plenty of high quality exhibitions from the antiquities to modern art. Dali, Van Gogh, Picasso to name a few. The staff is very nice and helpful. Amazingly uncrowded, You can actually take in the art your own pace.

This art museum was fantastic. The collection itself is massive and to see it all you would likely need an entire day. I especially like the pre-1900 american paintings and the European art collection.

This world-class historic museum has an extensive collection worth visiting. Displays are tastefully done. You will definitely learn something new every time you enter the space. An extra plus - very accessible to exhibits (not like the crowds in either Boston or New York City) and open to the public, free of charge.

Check out one of their current exhibits - Lumia: Thomas Wilfred and the Art of Light. It is the first exhibition of this type in more than 40 years. Wilfred experiments with light as the primary medium.

You will also find Van Gogh’s “Night Café” to the Guttenberg Bible to historic musical instruments.

This art gallery is very impressive, has several art pieces from different parts around the world and from different historical times, there are no entrance fees and the personnel is very kind.

The gallery is on 4 floors and has a lot of variety and some very nice art - sculptures, paintings, photographs and more.

If you are a museum lover, do not miss this attraction. Start on the fourth floor and work your way down. You can easily spend 3-4 hours here and even then, you will have to only "browse" some of the floors. If you like to read the captions, please note that they have decided to place them at a child's eye level and you will spend you time with your knees and head bent down. This is not at all comfortable and should be changed. I would call this a museum for adults, as children may get impatient, quickly. I also did not see a cafe in the museum and that would have helped to break up the time. Instead, we went out to lunch and never did return. I give this museum 5 stars and note that the staff was very helpful throughout.

Plenty of off street paid parking. Handicap access. The museum was immaculately clean, well organized, comfortable with a wide array of subjects. The staff, including guards, were so very helpful and friendly - bent over backwards to please. I have visited a fair number of art museums from New York to DC, and this is one of my favorites. Wife and I plan to return and spend the night locally so that we will have 2 days at the museum. Yes, it is that good! No admission fee, but donations welcome.

The building itself is breathtaking and they have an amazing collection of artworks on display. I loved how some of the rooms are themed to reflect the artwork shown there. They have a phenomenal collection for a relatively small art museum.

World class art collection. A must see if you are in New Haven. Broad collection of paintings, sculpture, African Art etc.

This museum was completely renovated, expanded and updated in 2012, so don't expect an old, musty building. The museum actually has three buildings which are all connected. The rooms are spacious, well lit and so very well curated. The collection is extensive, including items from Africa, Asia, Europe and the Americas from various eras. There are also several special exhibits at any given time; right now you may see sculptures by Manuel Neri and photographs of Pompeii by William Wylie. The abundant guards are very helpful, as it is easy to get lost.

There is no charge for admission. There is no food available at the museum and no food allowed inside. So, we packed a lunch and went out to the car to eat and refill the parking meter. This worked out well for us, since parking on Chapel Street is available but the meters have a maximum of two hours.

My friend and I had a wonderful, relaxing and enjoyable time.

Great collections yet a hidden gem where crowds don't exist. Warm and friendly security that are a wealth of tidbits about the collections

A superlative collection and setting worthy of a great collection surpassing many and second to none.

I really enjoyed the art museum. There were a lot of really cool pieces on display especially for a free museum. I enjoyed how the ancient art really represented a bunch of geographical areas. I also enjoyed the revolution era art and seeing how art really has shaped our remembering of history. Parking is a little difficult, but admission is free which was nice.

It's free! I got in trouble for pointing at a painting with the museum map. You're not allowed to point with objects. The front desk was really nice. Museum is clean and have some wonderful masterpieces. They have Dali, Van Gogh, Monet, Manet, Picasso, Pollock, Degas, Rubens, Van Dyke, Duchamp, and many more.

Read lots of great review, but was really surprise at the enormous art collections on displayed. There are 4 floors, three floors are the the permanent exhibitions, the top floor is for the changing exhibition.

Displayed a very informative and nicely curated world class collections. Personally enjoyed the paintings int he European Art section and the American Art.

Free admission, closes on Monday.

Yes this is Yale, one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in the country with many alumnae with deep pockets, but this place blew me away anyway. We travel extensively, and there are not that many big city art museums with collections such as this. I gave four stars because I put this museum on a par with New York, Chicago, LA, San Francisco, Houston, Phillips Collection, etc, and it is worth a four out of five. Certainly you would not want to miss it if visiting New Haven or if you live near and could drive for the day. A nice touch is that it is free of charge.

Right across the street. A comprehensive collection (other than British). Particularly good for late 19th century French. Interesting special exhibits . And of course it is free. Seemed to have plenty of metered on street parking.

Visited the Yale Art Gallery as an opening event of a business meeting. We had a tour guide who showed us his top picks since we only had an hour. We saw Monet, Manet, Picasso, Pollock, Matisse and so much more! I was amazing as the amount of outstanding art here!

We thoroughly enjoyed the several hours we spent exploring the nooks and crannies of this art gallery. The art is amazing and diverse, and the building is amazing as well.

On Sunday, the day we happened to visit, the gallery has family / kids' programs and it was really wonderful to see kids and the adults with them going room-to-room doing activities. There were gallery representatives in each area to direct the kids, hand out treat bags, and lead activities. It was very nice to see all the immersion and hear the artful conversations happening. I highly recommend this for kids.

The building is a blend of Gothic design on one side and Modernist on the other. The modernist building was the first major design by Louis Kahn. [Coincidentally, his last major design, which can make for nice bookends for a New Haven visit, is on the other side of the street, housing the Yale Center for British Art.] Do seek out the multiple stairwells to experience some architectural aspects. The elevators, as well, are architecturally interesting. We did spend a bit of time going down stairs, up elevators, down more stairs, and then up other elevators like kids ourselves!

Now finally the art. Fantastic! The African art - sculptures, textiles, masks - on the first floor was interesting and well explained. Also on the first floor, tucked away behind the Ancient Art solarium, is the Dura-Europos room. Dura-Europos is a very important archaeological site in Syria, now largely destroyed by the civil war there. A very interesting exhibit to see and read about.

There are paintings to see by Velasquez, Bosch, Hals, Degas, Corot, Manet, Monet, Gaugin. Oh wow. Hopper, Kandinsky, Picasso, Lichtenstein, Pollock, le Witt, Giacometti - paintings, sculptures - oh my! The art is nicely arranged and displayed, appropriately lit, and well described. We really, really enjoyed our journey through each room and display area.

And a nice bonus is that it's free admission every day - what a treat. As we visited on a Sunday, the on-street parking was also free.

Very nice art exhibits. I was very impressed by the paintings they had on display. Great experience for it being free.

I participated in the highlight's tour. We went to 3 different areas and engaged thoughtfully in one of the works at each. Great way to teach the value of stopping to notice details.

In my opinion this is one of New Haven’s greatest assets. It’s a fine art museum in it’s own right, with galleries offering an extremely varied sampling of art across continents and time, but what’s really special about this museum is that admission is free. Props to Yale for taking the initiative to make an educational opportunity like this available to anyone, regardless of their financial status. My favorite galleries included the Ancient Mediterranean Art and Indo-Pacific Art rooms. The three buildings that house the museum are works of art in and of themselves, too. If you’re visiting New Haven, definitely set aside some time to check this place out.

Largest university art museum in the world. Recently expanded , it takes a full day to cover all the exhibits and it's free (donations accepted). My favorite room has Van Gogh's Night Cafe appraised at $175 million surrounded by other impressionists. About $1 billion of art in a room the size of your living room. A very intimate experience. Wander across the street to Atticus Books for a great sandwich on bread to die for.

dont be fooled by the size of this museum. it may not be as large as a big city museum but it has a lot to offer.
free admission-(donation box by entry)
incredible architecture
intimate displays
well staff courteous and knowledgable
best of all you can see most of it in a manageable time frame
i'd like to thank the museum for a great morning and free admission. my donation was modest considering what i received.

The Dura Europus mithraeum cult niche and a great selection of Greco-Roman artifacts may be found here. Furniture, silverware, paintings and sculpture by almost any famous artist you can name, and lots more. Plan several days to prowl in this museum, and then the British Arts gallery is just across the street. This IMHO is THE destination art museum complex in the state. There are hotels within easy walking distance, ditto restaurants.

I’m not a huge fan of museums... but we enjoyed passing the time at the American and British Art Galleries on the Yale campus. We did see some paintings from the most famous artists like Monet, Manet, VanGogh, and Cezanne. There were paintings, ceramics, artifacts and antiquities and was worth an hour or more of time... it didn’t hurt that it was free to the public also!

We enjoyed a Saturday morning visit with two kids (11 and 13).

We spent about 1.5 hours there and that was just enough for their attention span. Started on top floor and worked our way down. Free entry was great! Then had lunch at Prime 16 around the corner. nice way to spend a Saturday.

Not everyone knows this is a gift of a loaction for Ct. residents and visitors alike.

It has free admission to a wide range of art, culture and the crafts. The free guide program lets you get deeper incite in areas where you may not know you have an interest. I learned and enjoyed African art where I did not think I had an interest, because of the guide, who was a doctorial candidate. She opened a new area of interest for me. .

Lots of wonderful iconic pieces - Monet, Picasso, Degas - all those impressionists - then there is a significant amount of old religious work as well. I miss the small mask wall - they did not put that back up after a recent renovation.

One could live here for days and not see it all, and curation/resources are breathtaking. Expansion over the years makes navigation challenging, so get -- and follow -- a map. Security staff throughout helps!

Stunning art collect, beautifully laid out. The African collection on the first floor and the American collection on various floors and the Trumbull collection are fabulous. We ran out of time and will be back.

An excellent facility with a great collection of art very well organized at the Yale University campus... and its free...

If you love fine art, you must make the trip to the Yale University Art Gallery! This is a first class museum with 4 floors of wonderful exhibits and it is on the beautiful Yale University campus which is worth the trip by itself. The museum is free but we would have gladly paid an entrance fee based on our experience!

We had not expected such a large and diverse collection of art. Floor after floor of exhibits confined to delight! I wish we had been able to spend more time at the Gallery!

It was HOT and this was a great place to spend several hours. Lots of interesting exhibits and it is all free.

This art museum - gallery seems inadequate - is like the infamous fairy tale "porridge" - just right. Perfect size. Beautiful viewing spaces. Great works of art across the gamut of style, origin, age. Amazingly intimate - you get to see classical works up close, no crowds.
The attendants are not brusque - on the contrary. They rarely admonish or warn viewers. They were universally friendly and helpful. The care taken to create this lovely setting across several buildings and through extensive renovations is clearly evident.
Despite being a free of charge institution, the museum provides first class amenities: several large elevators, free keyed lockers, plenty of bathrooms, fold-able portable seats that can be used throughout the gallery. There is also plenty of metered (pay every two hours) parking on the adjoining streets.
Cannot recommend highly enough!

I was pleasantly surprised by the size of this museum considering it's free to the public. There’s four floors which covers African, Contemporary and Modern, European, Asian and early American art as well as some special exhibits which were featured at the museum. There's some wonderful pieces of art within the museum.
Whilst it’s not my personal favourite out of all the art museums I’ve visited, it was still really good especially considering it was free and it brings a lot of culture to the New Haven area. Yale offer fantastic public attractions!

When I read a review that said this was a "mini-Met" (NYC Metropolitan Museum of Art), I thought, "Yeh, right" especially since I had just been to the Met two days before. However, I quickly changed my opinion when I saw the vast collection, including work I had never seen before by some of my favorite artists. The museum is immense, but logically arranged. I particularly like how they group an artist's work together so that you can easily compare and contrast the art. Although it was rainy and cold the day I went, I would highly recommend a visit to this museum in any weather. Allow yourself between 90 minutes to two or more hours if you are an art fan. I didn't see everything, but look forward to visiting again.
Well done, Yale University Art Gallery!

They have 3 floors of art, sculptures, etc. Some very famous artists including Monet and Picasso along with historical US pieces and modern ones. Was sent here as part of a Yale SOM program and really enjoyed the tour!

The Yale University Art Gallery has the most incredible collection-- from ancient to Renaissance, Baroque to Surrealism and Pop to contemporary (and all other movements in between).
Wonderfully curated, installed and lit, the YUAG is a must for any art appreciator visiting (or living) in New Haven.
I also made note of how well informed the security guards were at the gallery, very knowlegable about the works they were protecting.

I can't recommend this place highly enough. For one, it is free. Secondly, the collection is world class - from Dutch masters (I particularly enjoyed the works on display from Bosch and Bruegel) to the impressionists (van Gogh). There is also an amazing selection of American art, including paintings from Bierstadt. We went on a Sunday afternoon in winter and the museum was not particularly crowded, which was also nice. We were also able to park right in front without an issue.

The art gallery is, of course, wonderful, but the architecture also makes it worthwhile. You will need a couple hours to soak it all in.

It is probably worth saying that this gallery isn’t really child suitable. The guards were very concerned we would break something. There are artifacts from all corners of the globe and some are thousands of years old. The clay pots from South America really stood out. Such amazing colours. And I have never seen a carved human bone. You probably need an hour or two to really do it Justice.

Renovated in 2012, the museum is now a beautiful space, combining a modern Louis Kahn building with a Gothic Yale building. The collection covers many cultures and periods with gems from each. They have an large number of Picassos and some lovely Hoppers, just as an example. We had a rather unimpressive, discussion-style tour, but I would try again, because the works selected depend on the guide and the collection is so impressive.

We visit most of museums wherever we go. This one has a lot of collections. The collections come from different cultures. Some we were not seen in other museums.

We toured the whole gallery and were impressed by the artefacts on view.However it was a bit disappointing in terms of its size- you could get round the whole property within an hour.

My sister and I took a friend to the Yale Art Gallery on her recent visit to New Haven. We were all very happy to see so many art treasures here. We especially liked seeing the Impressionist works and the American works. This museum is free- you can make a donation if you'd like to do so. Since our friend was a retired art teacher, this was the perfect place for her to see. She really liked seeing the Edward Hopper paintings. This visit helped my sister and me remember what a great museum this is; New Haven is lucky to have such wonderful art to look at.

Free and entertaining. Lots of different kinds of art to look at from modern & contemporary to European and American. There are folding stools available so if you want to spend some time sitting and observing you can do that too. Being free you don't feel guilty of only having an hour or two to look at just a couple of rooms of art before having to head out.

We spent about 2 hours in the museum so could not see it all - it's very large - but concentrated on the Modern and Contemporary galleries which had some wonderful and varied pieces, and the European collection, also top quality. Well-displayed in large, airy galleries.

The collection is quite extensive for a university museum of its size, but it seems to me to be especially good for modern and contemporary art.

Always a gem of the Yale area of New Haven. Good staff, secure, and beautiful. Parking is easy, I always find new things to observe and enjoy the museum. I always donate what I can when I leave, as they have never failed to be excellent for me and my family.

The Yale Art Gallery is more than world-class. Every floor is wondrous starting with the African Collection, the sculpture garden, the Asian Collection, Europeans, from the Collection, special exhibits that travel the country. The Louis Kahn renovation is worth the visit all by itself.

The immensity and scope of the collection at the Art Gallery reminded me of the Metropolitan Art Museum in New York City, albeit on a smaller scale. They had art from the Ancient Americas from Mexico to the Andes, from the Ancient Mediterranean, from Africa, from the Islamic world, from Asia, from Europe, and of course, from the US.

My only regret is that we did not allot enough time to see it all. Had to skip some parts of it. One could spend days here studying their collection. The art gallery charges no admission fee to one and all. What a treasure trove.

Don't miss the Yale University Art Gallery when you are in New Haven, CT. The collection is small but extensive in its depth and the displays are well mounted. I liked their exhibition on '100 Years of Women at Yale", artists who have graduated from their Fine Arts College. The paintings and other works were very interesting.

Their Ancient Art Gallery and Contemporary Art Galleries are very interesting. The collection has some interesting pieces in it. Plan about two hours at the museum because there is a lot to see.

Note: the tickets need to gotten ahead of time via the Internet. They are free but you need to arrange it in advance. The hours are also limited too.

This was a great place. Very well kept, great varied arts from all aspects of history. It is free, and there is a donation box on your way out, which is of course encouraged to deposit something in.

Great gallery with all types or art, classic, modern, Asian and so much more... free admission too... once saw Van Gogh’s Starry Night here... Great gallery with all types or art, classic, modern, Asian and so much more... free admission too

This place is so easy in and out, and accessible that regardless of how much you have, you can enjoy yourself - a quick walk through, or a detailed viewing of exhibits. Top notch gallery.

The Yale Art Gallery is amazing! I always take visitors to the Art Gallery so I can watch their jaws drop, and tell them "yes, they are originals."

There are picasos and, dutch masters and so many that I cannot name them all, beautiful museum hard to believe it is free.

Not the average place to see fine art. We made our way through various rooms and saw many artworks from both novice and aspiring artists. There was enough variations to pique my interests.
It’s well worth the price of admission: FREE!

We went for the special exhibit on gold. We went through the modern and contemporary holdings. Outrageous wealth of pieces by prominent artists. One would think there would be a Justine Casteel, but there wasn’t. Ancient treasures too. Friendly, helpful guards, and lots of them. Cafes across the street.

I got a quick tour of the Yale Art Galleries when I was up for a football game. I only had about forty five minutes to tour the whole museum, but I zoomed through the galleries admiring the art.

I really enjoyed the Ancient Arts and Asian Galleries and did a quick tour of each. The works are so beautifully displayed. The galleries also represent different time periods in each themed gallery.

This is bigger than I thought and sprawls all over the place. When you find the central elevators there are clear maps, there probably are at the information desk, but it would have been too sensible to stop there. The exhibit I found fascinating was Pompeii, photographs and fragments. Not many fragments but it had photographs of old digs which was interesting. The Neri exhibition was disturbing to me, I know some people just find him amazing, I really felt spooked. Modern art was interesting. But it is all down to taste. This is not a Washington, New York or London Museum but it has a little bit of everything and should keep you busy for a while. Check out the exhibits if you have children - there are some installations that they might see as play sets.

A great activity before lunch or dinner downtown. Beautiful setting, as most Yale buildings are. Multiple floors, so you can customize how in-depth your Art experience will be.

A truly delightful museum covering art from pretty much all corners of the globe and many artistic periods.
Delightful tours given by Yale student with a thematic focus. You’re encouraged to carry a little stool do you can sit and gaze upon your favorite piece. Mine: a “Gold cloth “ made from beer caps (pictured)!
Also pleasant: a sculpture terrace with lovely views of New Haven.
Do not miss this museum!

I was in the area and not quite ready to handle the negative temperatures so I looked for something to do indoors. This was one interesting option for a visit.
I have visited this museum and was really amazed with the quality of the collection and of the different exhibits.
All the key figures are there. You name it, there are there and well represented. Major pieces of Van Gogh, Picasso, Basquiat, Kandinsky, Renoir...
There are proposing short sessions about selected pieces were visitors get presentations and can interact with art specialists.
Last but not least: it’s free.
Overall it was an excellent way to spend a cold afternoon!

This art gallery has something for everyone… paintings, sculpture, contemporary and ancient historical relics in a gorgeous building! Spend an hour or two, then sit outside with a coffee and enjoy the campus vibes (Starbucks and a great bookstore are right across the street!)

very much worth a visit but nothing like as impressive as the Museum of British Art opposite. Some very strong sections, noticeably Picasso bit rather too much early rleigious art . Possibly the best van Gigh in North America.

Great collection of paintings by famous European painters: Van Gogh, Renoir, Matisse, Dali, Picasso, Pollock and more! Collections of African, Asian, American art, and many others. Definitely worth to see, and it’s free! But keep in mind that you will spend great amount of time there (I’ve only visited one floor and it took me two hours).

Great exhibitions, world famous artists. Everybody who was there will have the wish to return again and admire the wonderful paintings.

Clean & in the heart of New Haven. It's worth popping in. It was a lot bigger than I expected and great for the middle of CT. You can just feel the love and history in the air.

What an incredible museum! It was full of a wide variety of art tucked into a very beautiful old classic building. There were several floors to explore of varying periods and styles he would not be disappointed. Also note across the street is the Yale British museum also something to take in and enjoy.

I was amazed at the depth and breadth of artwork in the collection. All of it was utterly fascinating. And so many wonderful artists! Rothko, Manet, Monet, Turner, Picasso, Braque. I was astonished at the quality of the art for such a relatively small museum!

Best of all it's free of charge to visit the two museums across the street to each other. Great for everyone. I've been taking my children since were little now they are teens to there museums. They are always new exhibitions to learn and enjoy.

I was blown away at how impressive this art museum was and overwhelmed that it is absolutely free to the public. Make sure not to miss the first floor of ancient art dating from the Neolithic to the early Byzantine. It's also housed in the most beautiful part of the museum.

The Yale Art Gallery is a wonderful exhibition space. The building itself is historic and the galleries are superb. While it doesn't have the extensive collections like MOMA, etc. it also does not have the crowds. The art on display is impressive and the ability to enjoy it superb. I'd highly recommend a visit to this Gallery.

Absolutely surprised! Amazing building full of wonderful art! Can’t say enough!! It’s a must! Can’t wait to go back!! We had a blast and the people who worked their were very kind and helpful! Answered many questions and were informative!

Superb. This is a huge museum. Instead of trying to see it all, pick a collection and enjoy it in depth.

The Museum is very near to all hotels and in the centre of the Yale campus Entry is free to the museum. There is a good collection at the museum and it is worth a visit

My wife and I visited the art gallery at Yale and came away impressed with the exhibits. There were a lot of big-named artists on display--Monet, Rubens, Da Vinci, etc. The course through the museum was laid out well. If you are like us and really like to read the plaques of info on each work, then this museum could stretch you to more than a day of viewing. However, if you like to move quickly through and merely scan the placards, then you can make it through the building in a half day. They offer a lot of seating throughout should your feet and legs get tired from standing. The staff was also pleasant and helpful when we had questions. Overall, a really nice place to visit.

I keep returning to this place, which says a lot, because I live in Jersey City, three hours away. This time it was to see temporary exhibitions of Leonardo paintings and photographs of Pompeii. The permanent exhibition is superb. Highlights include a newly re-installed medieval gallery and a gallery featuring finds from Yale’s excavations at Dura Europos in what is now Syria. Here you can see ancient Jewish, early Christian, and pagan paintings. One of the pleasures of museums outside major cities is that they are rarely crowded. You can stand in front of a work for as long as you want without being jostled by crowds. Admission is free. Don’t expect the usual museum amenities like a gift shop and café. There is, however, a book stand selling exhibition catalogues and there are restaurants within easy walking distance If you haven’t developed museum fatigue by the time you leave, the Center for British Art is just across the street. It’s also free.

The gallery is in a lovely spot on one of the main streets in New Haven and offers free admission. There is a great range of art available from all different regions and eras. I was impressed with the collection of impressionist paintings, including those by Renoir, Van Gogh and Rousseau, and with the Revolutionary War hero portraits.

This is a nice museum...but security guards watch your every step.

Been to many museums, but the guards here make it a point to follow and stare at you.

This art gallery is fantastic! Possibly courtesy of wealthy benefactors and some art works stolen from their countries of origin, but fantastic nevertheless.
I've been to many galleries throughout the world and don't recall one where the pieces feel so accessible. As long as you don't touch you are able to go up close and examine the way Van Gogh applied paint and see the wooden panels showing through a Rubens oil sketch. There are many fabulous works and the ancient art is great too. I also enjoyed the early American decorative art, including a couple of rooms taken from early 1700's houses which have since been demolished.
On a practical level, it was such a relief to go inside to cool off on a pretty hot day. Cool water fountains (we Australians call them bubblers) were very welcome. All round a great experience

One of the main reasons to visit New Haven! Lucia exhibition was on, and it is amazingly interesting. The collections alway mind boggling.

Really impressed by this museum. There were many stunning paintings but the pièce de resistance for me were the 20th century craft items; furniture, jewellery and tableware, to mention a few. Well worth a couple of hours of your time…and it’s free!

It may not be the biggest, but this is one of the best curated, most thoughtfully laid out, beautiful art museums I've been to.

It's big enough that you can't cover everything in one visit, but small enough to take in an incredibly wide variety of art.

And one if the best features are the rooms, spaces, and architecture of the buildings themselves. You'll be walking through a modern masterpiece at one turn, and encounter a Gothic staircase at the next. With incredible views of Yale and the city throughout.

Great art work!! Multiple floors.
State of the art museum.
Best of all, it’s free!
The facility is located on the Yale University grounds.

I have visited several times over the years, but still manage to encounter a painting, sculpture or other display at which I marvel. The range of the collection is impressive. There is surely something to impress the visitor, regardless of their specific interests.

This was a very nice gallery, free of charge. Had some painting from the days of Queen Elizabeth. I would recommend.

I have visited the Yale Art Gallery a couple of times and keep wanting to go back. It has an amazing collection of art and artifacts on par with many national museums.

Recently updated and offering free admission, this is such a nice place to spend an afternoon. Lots of interesting exhibits and good places to eat in the area. Enjoy!

Definitely plan to spend time here... easy to navigate through... collection is impressive and accessable.

I used to live and work in New Haven and took advantage of many of the free events and discounted admissions to New Haven residents that were presented to the public by the university. I have been here many times, both pre- and post- renovation. The multi-million dollar renovation was completed several years ago, in fact, I visited shortly after it was reopened. The museum houses a significant and encyclopedic collection of art and embraces all cultures and periods, the collection emphasizes early Italian painting, African sculpture, and modern art. It is now an amazing "Architectural Space" to view an outstanding collection of art. The highlight, according to my daughter-in-law, a Yale Alum and Art History Major is Van Gogh's "The Night Cafe." You can stare and wander and stare and ogle and wonder and gaze and just be amazed. There is so much. It is free, so spend some time in the morning, shortly after it opens, then leave the building for a short walk and get some lunch on Chapel Street, and then come back. Yale, as to be expected, did an excellent job with the renovation that seamlessly linked the three buildings: the original, Street Hall from the 1860s, the Old Yale Art Gallery, around 1932 and the modernist Louis Kahn edition from 1959s. And as you roam, take advantage of the windows to look outside at Chapel Street and the Yale Campus.

A superb, surprising large collection of pieces from around the world in many eras, within deliciously varied buildings and spaces. But you do need to set aside enough time if just to go through the galleries spread out on a variety of levels. I particularly enjoyed the collection of contemporary objects and the Hopper collection and the Stuart Davis pieces. But there's enough to see to satisfy museum goers with all tastes. Conveniently located across from the British Art Center (which I would go to only after viewing this art gallery first, except to see the BAC building).

I had the chance to visit this museum on a Saturday while it's raining outside. I was surprised it's got free entrance fees. So much to see and worth a visit. I am impressed they have a lot of the painted works of Leonardo da Vinci. Do come and explore if you can.

Can't beat the price or the subject matter of this museum. Don't hesitate, its as good as any art museum.

This museum is a masterful combination of several old buildings into a coherent floor plan for a museum. You will be amazed as you wander through the rooms, small and large, to find pieces you have seen in art history books plus the high quality of those you have not. We also saw a special exhibit of art works with a musical theme. Be sure to read the descriptions which are not dry. Great informal restaurant across the street filled with Yale students and faculty(during business hours). Oh, I almost forgot. the museum is free.

In town for a family gathering, we took advantage of a gap in everyone’s schedules to visit the Yale University Art Gallery. Last day of a tiny but interesting exhibit of Asian art with dragons (literal and figurative); another tiny exhibit of 20th century Mexican photography; truly wonderful exhibit of industrial American design (houseware edition) of the 20th century; a lovely gift shop. Incredibly friendly and helpful staff/guards throughout.

Wonderful art and architecture. Awesome collection American and European art is fantastic and ancient world items fascinating

The Yale Art Gallery is one of the best collections I have had the privilege of visiting! It is an extensive collection of works over vast time periods, styles, and from each continent.

This is a great art gallery available to all. It is free! Spend a couple hours enjoying the beauty !

The Yale University Art Gallery collection is good and many of the paintings are recognizable to even the most casual art enthusiast but what makes this gallery (they call it a gallery but it's closer to a museum) truly worth visiting is the building(s) itself. The new addition opened in 2013 more than doubled the original, which is itself a fine example of modernist architecture. The exhibition spaces, filled with modern, contemporary and ancient art are spacious, airy and as impressive as anything hanging on the walls. It's a lovely experience bereft of cafe or museum shop and tourists. You will however find a pleasant outdoor sculpture garden, nice views of the surrounding campus, plenty of seating (some hidden) and elementary age children (on weekday mornings) discovering art for the first time. Best of all it's free.

A fantastic collection of arts and a must see place oof you are in New Haven. Even my kids who are not fans of art liked the place.

Superb,you need more than one day. The well choreographed exhibits exceeded my expectations. Beautifully transported through time.

There is lots to see in this expansive museum on Chapel Street in New Haven. Particularly loved the Place, Nations, Generations exhibit. Featuring Indigenous peoples' art. Masks. Robes. Tapestries. Bowls from Pueblo and Ute people. At 1:30 PM on Saturdays art students from Yale lead 1-hour tours, focusing on three exemplary pieces. The guide asks questions. The visitors answer, and the guide amplifies on our observations. Free admission.

Wonderful afternoon spent wandering this gallery with my mom. We both enjoyed the African Mask Exhibit. We sent all of our wedding guests to see and even joined the museum!

I level lucky to have such a great museum in CT. I’ve traveled a good bit domestically and internationally and this museum is better than many others in major cities. The permanent collection is interesting and some very good exhibits too.

This is an excellent gallery with a very good range of pieces on display.
We really enjoyed the mix of more traditional paintings, alongside Art of the Ancient Americas. We particularly liked the modern art exhibitions, a real mix of famous and less well-known artists.
It is definitely worth a visit, it is a good way to spend a couple of hours. We also visited the Yale Center for British Art which is just across the road.
The fact that the gallery is free was definitely an added bonus.

We were absolutely stunned by the exhibition on so many floors and didn't expect anything like that at all. Let alone for free! We planned on paying the Art Gallery a quick visit during our short stay in New Haven and Yale but then stayed for over 2 hours, wandering around. We appreciated the variety of art and history we could admire and look at on several floors.
We definitely recommend to go there and spend sufficient time to take it all in. We suppose the exhibitons are changing every now and then, so we're not sure if it would make sense to talk about the specific exhibitions we saw around European, Native American and Asian culture.

This art gallery has so many different types of art, you will surely find something that speaks to you. We loved the price (free!) and took our time winding our way through four floors of art. We enjoyed the ancient mosaic art, the Picasso's paintings, the Lichenstein, Homers and Monets. The collection of John Trumbull’s paintings of the American Revolution was amazing!

What a delight as you walk around a beautiful building that is highlighted with 100's of spectacular paintings. We found many small surprises that added to the reward of the visit. Easy parking and great places to eat all around.

this collecction of art contains some very famous and important pieces. It is also well laid out and a charming spot iin its own right

excellent museum with many known art works; should spend minimum of 2-3 hours to truly enjoy the ambiance
of the museum

I know people are attracted for special exhibits, and the one during my visit was indeed very special, however the gallery is well worth a visit at any time. A very diverse and deep amount of art is always on display, and along with the helpful and friendly security staff, its a true pleasure to visit!

Just a note on the current exhibit: Matthew Barney Redoubt. Absolutely breathtaking. If you miss this at least google. Its stunning!

The only reason why the museum got a 3 is because the security staff literally followed you from one exhibit to the next. I know that there are protocols for museum security however, if it makes the experience uncomfortable then it's no good. Other than that we had a blast.

A small museum with very highly-selected pieces from varied periods. Well worth an afternoon. Modern, and period sections.

There is an awful lo to see here and it's free! The floor plan is a little hard to figure out (but wait til you get to the Wadsworth Atheneum!) Fantastic collection and we would have loved to have read a lot more of the descriptive plaques with a lot of the work. I'm an Edward Hopper fan and they have several pieces! Park over at the Crown Street lot and you can walk a block to get here, go back by the Yale Center for British Art and then by Louis' Lunch for a burger!

Just not enough time to see everything and take in how much things of beauty that is under one roof. It's a much see visit.

one of the finest university collections anywhere. a very large museum with all periods of art represented. architecture of the building is also notable, particularly the newest part (Kahn). anyone interested in art will consider this a must visit place.

A friend of mine, an artist, came to visit us from Texas, and my boyfriend was pretty adamant about we needed to visit the Yale Art Museum, and so we did, on a snowy day in early March. What a revelation! I had no idea I could have access to personal visualization of such incredible art in my home state! I felt ignorant and enlighten at the same time, because it was incredible! The three of us are creatives - my friend an artist, my boyfriend a photographer, and me a photographer and writer. What a joyous afternoon spent just dissolving into the beauty that hung upon the walls of this glorious building. I could not have been more thrilled to enjoy such works in the company of my favorite people, and this memory will stick with me forever.

I was only in town for 2 days. I only had an hour to spare before my flight out. I hurried over and was at the door when they opened. I asked the information counter what was the most interesting thing to see with limited time? They have a few exhibits that are most see. I picked the European art on the 2nd floor.
When you walk in, you're faced with Asian artifacts from the 800s. These are some of the oldest things I have ever seen in person. Very cool. You can't get any closer to this kind of art.
You continue through the exhibit, and there is a "WOW" piece of art around every corner. It's so amazing how talented the artists were so long ago. Some of the canvas art looked like a picture.
When you get to the last room, you see the prized possessions of this museum. Monet, Van Gogh, Degas and Cezanne. I've had to go to the Met in NY to see some of these artists. Again, you will never get this close.
My time is up, but I will be back to finish the visit. This is a must. I recommend.

This was a particularly welcome cool air conditioned respite in a hot midsummer day. As a bonus the admission was free. The museum itself is artistic architecture. But the best part is the many pieces by the masters (Monet, Degas, Calder, Mondrian and many others in a smallish museum that one can tour in a few hours. And there were many othe collections starting with ancient treasures from Egypt. An impressive collection for a university! Makes me realize how many wealthy Yale alumni there must be! I was grateful to enjoy the fruits of their collections.

Thoroughly enjoyed our visit to the Museum. The collection was impressive as well as the layout of the museum.

The Yale University Art Gallery houses a superb permanent collection and wonderful changing exhibits. Besides it is a. wonderful building and has free access. What more could one want from a art museum.

First of all, yes, free admission. So if you’re looking for fun for the whole family or just trying to save money, don’t discount this place.
It’s a great museum, with wonderful exhibits, both of the permanent variety (such as the reconstruction of things from Dura Europos) and rotating/visiting. You could easily spend several hours or even all day here.

Very rich gallery, different epochs. Boticcelli, Rafael, Donatello, Van Gogh, Modigliani. Excellent exposition, good light, mostly not crowded. Very gifted young professional Darya Smirnova worked there.

This is a must when visiting New Haven.
Just go see for yourself. You will spend the day here. From paintings to sculptures to silver and ancient coins.

Great spaces. Amazing collection especially 20th century, Picassos
and mid-century design. No cafe, but several placed are across the street.

Comes highly recommended by guide books and Trip Advisor and lived up to our expectations.
A wide range of exhibits nicely grouped, some beautiful features in the building itself.

We particularly enjoyed the 19th century European, 20th Century American and were very struck by the huge collage of bottle tops (you had to be there!)

This was our first trip back to the museum since its renovation and expansion. We were very impressed with the facility and the wide array of quality artworks on display. We especially enjoyed the Albers exhibit, which was beautifully installed and interpreted. This is a must see museum.

What a marvelous experience - this is a " mini MET" and not so mini at that! The breadth of art is incredible - a world tour of art from all eras and locations. Don't miss it. And it's free!

A wonderfully laid out museum that displays a wide range of art periods:
Ancient Middle Eastern, Greece, Roman sculpture
Ancient Coinage
Ancient Latin American art
Ancient Greek/Roman, Syrian/Middle Eastern Glass
Pacific Art
Asian Art
Photography
Medieval to Rococo Paintings
19th c. Western Art including Impressionism and Post Impressionism
20th c. Western Art
Contemporary Art
Early American Art
Western Decorative Arts (19th c / 20th c to present) including Art Deco and Midcentury Modern home furniture and decor/clocks
Sculpture

You comfortably need 3 hours to a day to peruse the 4 floors of art. There are also exhibitions. This is one of the finest collections in America. And the museum has been renovated inside to a modern layout making it easy to enjoy the art periods section by section. It is not a confusing navigation or cluttered mess like other museums like the Rhode Island School of Design Museum which is perhaps the worst museum in America for its strange architectural layout and cluttered mess of confusing art placement - would not recommend! Despite the museum having some outstanding examples. The curators have done a terrible job. With the Yale museum you will come away feeling more appreciative and knowledgeable of the examples. In comparing this museum with the Harvard museum of art, the Yale offers much more visually to see in content. However the Harvard museum in my opinion offers some of the finest examples of art by major masters to be seen anywhere including the great museums of the world. I would put both Harvard and Yale on the same level.

And best of all Yale University Art Gallery is free! Its only drawback is it doesn't offer any place to eat or have a cafe experience. There are a couple places nearby like Starbucks. I would avoid the Panera - the place has a dirty feel to it and the food was not good when I went. I would suggest using the Chapel parking garage. Using the Yale University paid parking is okay but you have to prepay and make sure you know how long you will be staying in advance.

Very rich collections from many epochs and areas of the globe. A beautiful, quiet oasis of culture. Free admission.

You need at least two days to see this beautiful museum. Fabulous for such a small town Museum. Beautifully displayed and presented artworks

In addition to an extraordinary collection of art from different periods and different parts of the world, the temporary exhibitions are varied and fascinating -- including a collection of ceremonial clothing from southwest China on our most recent visit. In addition, the staff is exceptionally helpful and friendly, expecially the security guards, unlike most other museums I've visited. And it's FREE. You can't beat it. We had no trouble finding on-street parking in the neighborhood on a Sunday when the university was closed for vacation. Lots of good restaurants within walking distance.

The collection is quite varied from ancient Roman city ruins to Van Gogh. It is easy to spend hours looking at the material. And be sure to see the unmarked and windowless Skull & Bones building behind the museum. Just ask at the museum and they will tell you where it is.

The Yale University Art Gallery has a wide-ranging collection dating from Ancient Greece and Rome up to the current day. Whether you like Impressionism or Native American art, you will find this museum well worth the visit. In addition to its permanent collection, the Yale University Art Gallery frequently hosts temporary exhibits.

It has many different army form, something for everyone, artifact s to modern art to impressionist paintings,

Although it embraces all cultures and periods, the gallery emphasizes early Italian painting, African sculpture, and modern art. We were very impressed with quality artworks on display. Beautiful.

When you see “Open to the public. Free admission” at the door anyone will drop the expectation. I was in absolute pleasant surprise! The galley was very well kept, very spacious and all items were well displayed. I was so amazed to have seen Claude Monet, Picasso, Rodin ... just to name a few at such a relax and unobstructed exhibition. I could took snap shots at a close distance freely. Will definitely go back there if ever I’m in New Haven, Connecticut again. Do check this out!

I was really impressed with all the painting, statues and objects in the museum, It's amazing to offer all the history with free admission. The post cards are a must buy, because they are really nice.

Comprehensive collection with a very friendly staff. Exactly what a teaching museum should be -- well-curated from a wide variety of cultures. Very impressive African section should not be missed. The European art is the most extensive, from Greek to the post-modernists & the American artists are very well-represented, too. The contemporary galleries were especially impressive. Should not be missed.

We were on our way up to Rhode Island and decided to make a stop in New Haven for lunch and to visit this art gallery. We weren't expecting much since we figured it was just a university museum but we were so wrong. Very impressive collection of Picasso, Matisse, Dali, Giacometti and so much more! This is definitely a must-visit place when in New Haven.

Great collections divided in four floors. Open to visitors with no charge. Reserve some time to visit the American art collection. Amazing! Must see in New Haven for sure.

We spent over 3 hours here—a world class museum with some amazing artwork!
You will not be disappointed if you like art museums.
Free to visit!
The Munch + Kirchner exhibit is very informative.

I had a wonderful visit at the art gallery an incredible collection for every person I was impressed and will be back!

Very good place to visit with an extraordinary collection of classic and modern painters as well as countless pieces from various parts of the planet. An unforgettable visit

Yale's art museum sits up there among the very best university art museums in the world. That means that it isn't as big as a National Gallery (London or DC), Louvre, Metropolitan (NY), etc. but it still offers a remarkable collection that spans from the ancient to the present, and in some ways the smaller scale makes it easier to enjoy without making it a full-day expedition. The fact that it is free doubles that pleasure, because you can wander in and out at your own pace without the feeling that you have to take it in in one visit. Like any collection, it has ups and downs, places where the collection has a lot of great pieces and particular depth. I was struck by the number and quality of Piet Mondrian and Pablo Picasso, as well as other 20th century abstract expressionism, but I'm sure others will find things they like. All in all, an excellent collection deserving a stop on any visit to New Haven.

The team is excellent, the art collection is just baffling. As it is not so much visited, you can feel you have the whole gallery to yourself. By the time I visited there (2006), it had a Van Gogh that I could spend hours looking at it. Marvelous place.

Monet, Manet, Van Gogh, Dali, Picasso, Lichenstein Duch masters, Spanish masters, Africian, American, Ancient Greek, Roman, Egyptian ...... the list goes on. This is a perfect place to get a taster of art in its many forms. Every school child and every "too busy earning a living" individual should be made to go around this museum and simply take it all in.

An interesting and well designed museum. I particularly liked the Monet, Van Gogh upstairs. The museum is free to visit and worth a visit.