Dinosaurs, minerals, cultural artifacts
The Yale Peabody Museum in New Haven houses over 14 million specimens spanning natural history, from iconic dinosaurs to minerals and cultural artifacts across three floors of galleries. Admission is always free, and the museum offers drop-in visits, school programs, and occasional special events like yoga classes and guided walks.
Free · Indoor · Rainy-day pick · Quiet-friendly · Programs for ages 1–10
The Central Gallery is a rest and snack space; no food allowed in exhibit areas otherwise.
A private nursing and feeding room is available on the lower level for families who need privacy.
Toddler Time is a regular family program; check the events calendar for current scheduling.
Parking is in dedicated Yale Lot 22V on weekdays and expanded lots on weekends.
Bring a mat and water for Yoga at the Peabody classes, which must be booked 24 hours ahead.