The Gallery is free and open to the public from Tuesday through Sunday.

Hours

Tuesday–Friday10:00 am–5:00 pm
Thursday (Sept.–June)10:00 am–8:00 pm
Saturday–Sunday11:00 am–5:00 pm


Closed Mondays (except for Yale Commencement) and on these major holidays: New Year’s Day, Fourth of July, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day

Admission

The Gallery is free and open to the public.

Access the free Smartify app, where you can find the museum’s floor plan and other resources to help guide your visit.

Visitor's in the lobby.

Location

We are located at 1111 Chapel Street between York and High Streets in New Haven, Conn. For custom driving, public transportation, and walking directions to the Gallery, use Google Maps.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I park?

Visitors can park in metered spaces on nearby streets or in the Chapel-York Garage, conveniently located at 150 York Street.

Due to a change in management at the Chapel-York Garage, we are no longer able to validate tickets in order to provide discounted parking for Gallery members.

Where is the accessible entrance?

An elevator opposite the main entrance at 1111 Chapel Street is wheelchair accessible.
Learn more about on-site accessibility

Can I check personal items?

Lockers are available on a limited basis. Large bags, backpacks, shopping bags, umbrellas, food, and drinks are not permitted in the galleries.

Do you have a café or restaurant?

On-site dining is not available, but dozens of restaurants and coffee shops are located near the Gallery.

Upcoming Programs

A group of people standing in a gallery. They face a figure who stands in front of a pair of sculptures and appears to speak. 

In Person, Tours Highlights Tour

Saturday, November 2, 2024, 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
A group of standing figures seen from behind as they look toward an artwork that hangs on the wall. One figure faces the group and appears to speak.

In Person, Tours Highlights Tour

Saturday, November 2, 2024, 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
A group of children seated on the floor of a gallery. They direct their attention to an adult who seems to speak and gesture.

In Person, Family Programs Stories and Art

Sunday, November 3, 2024, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

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