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Yale Peabody Museum Of Natural History

By Jamie Dumaine-Russell

Real Estate Agent with RE/MAX Alliance 0754296

September 30, 2011 12:17 PM

One of the most memorable places to visit in New Haven is the Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History. Filled with notable geological, biological and anthropological collections and its renowned Great Hall of Dinosaurs where among the many displays stands the fossil skeleton of a 65-foot Brontosaurus that roamed the earth some 150 million years ago and is the highlight of everyone's visit to the museum.

The Geat Hall is also home to the Pulitzer award winning 110 foot mural, a fresco secco painting by Rudolph F. Zallinger. It took Zallinger 3 1/2 years to paint the mural which was finished in 1947.

You can explore thw wonders of anthropology in the Hall of Native Americans, Fossil Fragments and Daily Life In Ancient Egypt. You'll discover the world of natural history in the Hall of Mammalian Evolution, the Hall of Connecticut Birds, the Hall of Minerals, Earth and Space and through the Petrified Wood-Rainbows in Stone and eleven Habitat Dinorama exhibits.

Children can experience nature and view live creature exhibits in The Discovery Room. It is a wonderful chance for children to explore nature first hand with touchable specimens and hands-on activities.

The Yale Peabody Museum Of Natural History is located at 170 Whitney Avenue in New Haven and is open Monday-Saturday from 10:00am to 5:00pm and on Sunday from noon to 5:00pm. It is closed on January 1, Easter, July 4 , Thanksgiving and December 24th & 25th. The museum is wheelchair accessible. Some exhibits may be closed on weekday mornings for school programs so make sure you call ahead or schedule or visit for after 1:00pm.

Parking is available in Yale Lot #22 and is accessible from Whitney Avenue opposite Humphrey Street on block north of the museum. Metered street parking is also available and on weekends, parking is free in all Yale lots.

The exact location of Yale Peabody Museum Of Natural History can be found on the Google map below.

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Ralph Gorgoglione

Metro Life Homes - Palm Springs, CA

California and Hawaii Real Estate (310) 497-9407

That looks like a wonderful museum. We have the one in Los Angeles, and they just opened a new Dinosaur Hall. It was amazing too.

Sep 30, 2011 12:44 PM

Jeff Dowler, CRS

eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA

The Southern California Relocation Dude

Donna

A wonderful overview of a terrific museum that has a great reputation well beyond New Haven and Yale University. I can spend hours in musuems like this.

Jeff.

Sep 30, 2011 12:51 PM

Jamie Dumaine-Russell

RE/MAX Alliance - Branford, CT

Ralph - While there is so much to see at the Peabody Museum, the Great Hall of Dinosaurs is my favorite.

Jeff - I think I spent over 2 hours there and could've stayed much longer. I hadn't been to the Peabody Museum since I was around 9 years old and found it to be just as fun then as it was the day I went.

Oct 01, 2011 11:35 AM

Tammy Lankford,

Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA

Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

We have future plans for a NE vacation. This is going on the "list". My husband would love it. He's a history fanatic and I'm sure could spend days there.

Oct 13, 2011 11:44 AM

Tammy - I could spend days there too! You just let me know when you're planning on coming up this way!!

Oct 13, 2011 12:01 PM

Kim & Kristine Halverson

Sotheby's & Knipe ERA - Bend, OR

Sisters, Realtors

Wow!this sounds fun.I will try to share to some of my friends.Great stuff here donna.Thanks for sharing this with us.Stay excellent new haven short sale agent.

Apr 05, 2012 10:35 PM

Katerina Gasset

The Gasset Group & Get It Done For Me Virtual Services - Provo, UT

Amplify Your Real Estate & Life Dreams!

Hi Donna!I like Museum and I enjoy learning new stuff.This is definitely a great stuff here.Thanks for sharing this blog.Good luck and I know more success will come because you're definitely a new haven short sale expert.

Apr 23, 2012 03:41 AM

Petra Norris

Lakeland Real Estate Group, Inc. - Lakeland, FL

Realtor, Lakeland FL Homes for Sale

Donna,this looks like a wonderful place to visit.Great job on a localism information on your area.Best of luck to you! Continue being a great New Haven Short Sale Agent.

Aug 28, 2012 05:58 AM

Bas Panch

SCV Home Buyer - Valencia, CA

This is a great place in your community. It is very helpful especially with students. Thank you for sharing this. Cheers!

Nov 03, 2012 10:32 AM

Debbie Harr

Homes that Click Realtors - Columbus, OH

Realtor Homes That Click, Worthington Ohio Homes

Yale Peabody Museum is an awesome place! I always want to go to a museum, so I can still go back to the past. Great share!

Nov 05, 2012 07:51 AM

Debra Parker

Debra Parker Real Estate, Inc. - Stuart, FL

Realtor - Stuart Florida Homes for Sale

Oh I'd love to visit memorable place like this. I aways remember my childhood days. Thanks for sharing Donna.

Nov 08, 2012 09:45 AM

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