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Afternoon at the Yale Center for British Art

Oxford & Cambridge Society of New England in association with:

Invite you to join us on Saturday, June 20th from 2:00–5:00PM for a private afternoon at the Yale Center for British Art (YCBA) —an architectural and cultural gem in the heart of New Haven. This will be our second visit after a very successful one last year - a new tradition! Our curator-led tour will begin at 2:30PM, and light refreshments will be available before or after the tour in a private room reserved exclusively for our group.

Location: Yale Center for British Art, 161 York Street, New Haven, CT

Parking: LAZ Chapel/York Garage at 150 York Street or LAZ lot at 161 York Street

If you wish to lunch nearby pre-tour here is a list of suggested options

Registration: Please register no later than June 9th; $30 per person (tour).

Questions? Contact Jake Schneider.

We look forward to seeing you there for this special summer gathering.

YCBA

Founded through the generosity of Yale alumnus and philanthropist Paul Mellon, the YCBA houses the largest collection of British art outside the United Kingdom. From the luminous landscapes of Turner and Constable to the striking works of contemporary artists like Barbara Hepworth and Yinka Shonibare, the collection spans five centuries and offers a rich lens into British history and creativity.

The building itself is a masterpiece: the final work of architect Louis Kahn, it is renowned for its serene, light-filled galleries and quiet grandeur. As Kahn described, “On a gray day it will look like a moth. On a sunny day, like a butterfly.”

Our guided tour will span all four floors of the museum, including two special exhibitions Painters, Ports, and Profits: Artists and the East India Company, 1750–1850 and Going Modern: British Art, 1900-1960, as well as highlights of the YCBA’s unique history, design, and permanent collection.