Beautiful space, great painting collection. Especially good to see the Constable cloud studies, Turners, Vanessa Bell and, hate to say it, but SICKert was a really good painter.
Yale Center for British Art, New Haven
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Yale Center for British Art
1080 Chapel Street at High St, New Haven, CT 06520
203-432-2858
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Ranked #3 of 30 attractions in New Haven
Type: Art Museums
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The Yale Center for British Art is a public art museum and world-renowned research institute. Presented to Yale University by Paul Mellon (Yale...
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The Yale Center for British Art is a public art museum and world-renowned research institute. Presented to Yale University by Paul Mellon (Yale College Class of 1929), the Center houses the largest collection of British art outside the United Kingdom. The collection of paintings, sculpture, prints, drawings, rare books, and manuscripts reflects the development of British art and life from the Elizabethan period to the present day. Works on view include masterpieces by Thomas Gainsborough, J.M.W. Turner, and John Constable, as well as artists from Europe and America who lived and worked in Britain. Perhaps its greatest treasure is the building itself, a masterpiece of modern architecture designed by architect Louis I. Kahn. Located in downtown New Haven, the Center is near many of the city’s best restaurants, theaters, and shops.
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wow.....thats all i can say, the art in this place is AWESOME. had a great time with the family here, can't wait to go back
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I was pleasantly surprised at this museum. It gets very little attention and has some pretty impressive pieces. It is a great museum for someone who only wants 30 minutes to an hour of a museum.
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The permanent collections were all amazing, and I enjoyed my time here. The temporary collections were also quite exciting. There are 4 floors of collections. My suggestion for the best way to visit would be to do half of the museum in one day, and then coming back a few days later to view the other half.
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Stamford, Connecticut
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This is a great art collection beautifully presented. It is a very manageable size and can be taken in in around 60 mins although you may well want to linger a while longer.Constables, Turners and Stubbs were the highlights for me.Good shop too. Admission is free.
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Going on Sunday, April 14th and got great directions and info! Was told about the current exhibitions and tours and will write more.
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New Haven, CT
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I love the art - and the building - for an architecture buff the CBA and the Yale University Art Gallery across the street present an interesting comment on the career of Louis Kahn - YUAG was his first public commission - CBA was his last.
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Not as well known as it should be and with such discreet lettering inside its entrance rather than a name on the street to attract visitors. World-standard collection currently showing an Edwardian art display which would please the Downton fan as well as the art historian.
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New Haven, CT
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My husband and I enjoyed an afternoon viewing the gallery this afternoon. It has many beautiful and interesting pieces, and of course, we loved that the museum is free. There are many outstanding restaurants in the blocks surrounding the museum, and also shopping nearby. I highly recommend this to anyone who is downtown and has an hour or two to...
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Ridgefield, CT USA
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If you happen to be visiting Connecticut these days, remember to include a trip to Yale center for British Art in New Haven.. The museum is just across from Yale Art gallery and it can boast of the biggest collection of British art outside of the UK! Alongside with its permanent show there is a new exposition of the British...
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