Peabody Museum of Natural History
Connecticut
The Peabody Museum of Natural History, located at Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut, is a renowned institution established in 1866 by philanthropist George Peabody at the urging of paleontologist Othniel Charles Marsh. It is celebrated for its Great Hall of Dinosaurs, featuring a mounted juvenile Brontosaurus and the 110-foot mural The Age of Reptiles. The museum's extensive exhibits cover human and mammal evolution, wildlife dioramas, Egyptian artifacts, local birds and minerals, and Native American history specific to Connecticut. After a comprehensive renovation completed in 2024, the museum more than doubled its exhibition space and added new educational facilities, including classrooms and a center for K-12 students. The Peabody holds some of the most significant vertebrate paleontology collections in the United States, as well as an impressive ornithology collection and the Hiram Bingham Collection of Incan artifacts from Machu Picchu. Its faculty curators are drawn from Yale's Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Geology and Geophysics, and Anthropology departments, ensuring active research and growth of the collections. The museum also features a scientifically accurate bronze reproduction of a Torosaurus at its entrance, highlighting its commitment to paleontological authenticity and public engagement.
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Consejo: Visitors are encouraged to check the museum's official website for current exhibitions and public programs, including seasonal activities like yoga classes among the dinosaur exhibits. Admission is free in perpetuity, but booking tickets or programs in advance is recommended, especially for special events. The best time to visit is during the academic year when educational programs and lectures are regularly scheduled. Accessibility guidelines and memberships are available to enhance the visitor experience.
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- •The Great Hall of Dinosaurs features a mounted juvenile Brontosaurus and a 110-foot-long mural titled The Age of Reptiles.
- •The museum houses one of the largest and most historically important vertebrate paleontology collections in the United States.
- •A full-scale bronze reproduction of a Torosaurus stands at the museum's entrance, scientifically faithful to fossil evidence.
- •The museum owns Horse Island in the Thimble Islands, used for scientific experiments but not open to the public.
- •Admission to the museum is free forever following its 2024 renovation.
Historia
Founded in 1866 by George Peabody and his nephew Othniel Charles Marsh, the museum originally occupied a different building before moving to its current location in 1925.
The original building was demolished in 1917.
Over the decades, the Peabody expanded to include multiple facilities, such as the Kline Geology Laboratory and the Class of 1954 Environmental Sciences Center.
In 2018, a landmark $160 million gift from Edward P.
Bass funded a major renovation, which was completed in 2024, marking the first comprehensive update in 90 years.
This renovation significantly expanded exhibition space and educational facilities, reinforcing the museum's role as a leading center for natural history research and public education.
Guía del lugar
Great Hall of Dinosaurs
This iconic hall showcases a mounted juvenile Brontosaurus skeleton and the expansive mural The Age of Reptiles, illustrating prehistoric life and evolution.
Torosaurus Statue2024
A 3-meter tall, 7-meter long bronze reproduction of Torosaurus latus stands outside the museum entrance, based on fossilized skin impressions from related species.
Hiram Bingham Collection
This collection includes Incan artifacts from Machu Picchu, named after the Yale archaeologist who rediscovered the site.
Environmental Sciences Center2001
Completed in 2001, this center houses approximately half of the museum's 13 million specimens and supports research and education in environmental sciences.
Contacto
Teléfono: (203) 432-8987
