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New Haven, United States
Yale University Art Gallery
Located on the Yale University campus in New Haven, Connecticut, this institution is the oldest university art museum in the Western Hemisphere. Its expansive collection spans various global cultures and eras, with notable strengths in early Italian Renaissance paintings, African sculpture, and modern works.
Planning your visit
Free admission
FreeNo ticket needed for the permanent collection.
Tickets at artgallery.yale.edu ↗
Where to stay
Last verified September 5, 2026
Before you go
Visiting Yale University Art Gallery — common questions
Is Yale University Art Gallery free?
Yes — admission to Yale University Art Gallery is free.
What time does Yale University Art Gallery open?
Yale University Art Gallery is open Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 10:00–17:00, Thursday 10:00–20:00, Saturday and Sunday 11:00–17:00. Closed Monday. Thursday hours run to 8 p.m. only from September through June; also closed New Year's Day, Fourth of July, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.