Visit

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

Hours

Tuesday–Friday10:00 am–5:00 pm
Thursday (Aug. 28–June 25)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, Juneteenth (June 19), 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.

Young adults interacting while seated on couches and benches in a bright, open space. Others stand nearby.

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.

For more information, check our FAQ page

Talks, Tours, and More

A painting with various abutting and superimposing fields of vibrant color. A large, saturated oval of green extends diagonally across the center. Reds and oranges dominate the upper portion of the canvas, while the lower-right corner shows several fields of yellow. The lower-left corner is very dark, perhaps black, beneath and alongside smaller patches of various colors. The brushwork is loose and energetic.

Gallery Talks Hans Hofmann

Wednesday, December 10, 2025, 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm

Studio Programs Sketching in the Galleries

Thursday, December 11, 2025, 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Several children seen from behind and above while seated on a wooden floor, engaged in craft activities. A couple of adults are partially seen at the image’s edges.

Family Programs Getting StARTed

Saturday, December 13, 2025, 11:15 am – 11:45 am
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