I love going to museums and when they are free, that’s the best. Well I gotta say that this might be the best one I’ve ever been to. I was not honestly expecting much but I made the day trip up from NYC and I just loved it. The art on display is amazing. You can really get lost in everything that they have to offer. Parking wasn’t too hard to get on a Sunday. And the staff was very friendly. They do have lockers for your stuff so that was helpful. The only thing that they didn’t have was any kind of gift shop because I collect magnets from my trip and they didn’t have anything to add to my collection.

Absolutely love the gallery! It is free and located at the heart of Yale campus. Will recommend 2 hours to go through all exhibits. There is also a gift shop and a sculpture garden.

This is not just your ordinary university gallery - it is a world-class museum! The collection is extensive (both geographically and historically) and well laid out - in fact, I enjoyed it even more than some of the larger, more well known galleries I've been to. Aside from the exhibits, the architecture was an amazing (without being incoherent) blend of historic, brutalist and modernist styles. I spent around 2 hours and that still felt rather rushed. If you want to get through all of the galleries at a leisurely pace, you'd want to budget at least double that amount of time. And make sure you get to visit the outdoor terrace! Even better is the free entry. What more could you ask for?

Absolutely love this place. It was my first time here. I drove through the beautiful foliage from NYC to see the European Art section and it was well worth the visit. The British gallery across the street was closed. They have a well organized section of perhaps 20 or 30 paintings in the special exhibits section on the 4th floor. What I love about the Gallery (aside for the charming town it's located in), is the manageable size. Each room is small enough, to take in its richness without feeling overwhelmed (like my beloved Met). Although I spent longer with the artworks that moved me, I still didn't finish the European Arts section. Non-security employees are students who come from all over, which add to the perspectives I encountered. I look forward to returning to the art gallery and Yale libraries. Such feasts for the spirit are free, all are welcome, and indeed, there is something for everyone.

Place is free to visit, no Pre-registration required. Masks are required, amd they do have masks to offer i believe. There are also portable stools to take with you if necessary. Bathrooms are on 1st floor and every other floor thereafter i believe. I believe the area is handicap accessible as well. Photo exhibits, modern art, western, eastern, African, and more art from around the world. Past, present and novel art. Sculptures, paintings, mixed media. 4 floors with different layouts, something for everyone. Takes about 2 hours if you rush through. 4 hours if you take your time. 3 hours if you pick and choose what you like. Staff is overall friendly, vigilance varies. You will be reprimanded for pointing at greek sculptures or breathing too close, no exaggeration, but more modern art had pretty lax security, euro paintings staff were more friendly, guiding and talkative. My father sparked conversation with one of the spanish speaking staff that was Ecuadorian, which made him feel a bit more engaged. Gift shop is pretty bare bones, mostly paper media. Location is right in downtown and parking is busier on weekends. Tours are also available for those who wish lore engagement with the history and media. Overall 5 stars, especially as the no cost to visitors makes up for any small inconvenience.

An amazing museum, with free entrance. Many different styles. From ancient sculptures, to Japanese art, to modern. My favorite paintings were the Impressionists'. And the building/s is/are very cool. Especially the different stairs.

Fabulous art museum and a classic design by architect Louis Kahn. Very strong collections, especially abstract modern art and African art. The building itself is worth the visit. Check out the famous staircase.

Outstanding collection and free admission! Knowledgeable docents and even security folks were sharing info about pieces in their respective rooms if you asked a question. Our tour guide was very good and personable. I highly recommend this museum.

Wonderful collection, it has paintings of all prominent impressionist! Loved the museum building as well. Well maintained and staffs are very helpful and cooperative. Cherry on top, it’s free!

This art gallery is an absolute treasure trove for art enthusiasts and culture aficionados. From the moment you step through its doors, you are transported into a world of artistic marvels and captivating stories. The first thing that struck me upon entering the Yale Art Gallery was the stunning architecture. The gallery spaces are thoughtfully laid out, allowing visitors to navigate through the exhibits with ease. The natural light that floods the galleries creates an enchanting ambiance, enhancing the viewing experience. Last but not the least, the collection housed within the Yale Art Gallery is nothing short of extraordinary. Spanning a vast range of periods, styles, and mediums, the artworks on display showcase the evolution of human artistic expression.

The building itself is breathtaking and they have an amazing collection of artworks on display. I loved how some of the rooms are themed to reflect the artwork shown there. They have a phenomenal collection for a relatively small art museum. Plan at least 2 hours to explore it.

My 1st time at Yale's ART Gallery was indeed a memorable one. The staff are friendly and accommodating. The facility was clean and spectacular. The artwork... A M A Z I N G!!! If you never been, need something to do, and you love or you're interested in art, then this place is for you.

Great museum with tons of collections. It’s free. No one can see through all collections at once, so focus on what interests you! The staffs are helpful and have passion for the history of the building.

Very impressive museum in a nice building on Yale campus. It houses a very diverse collection with more emphasis on Western art. Good enough collection of the "gilded" age of European arts. Excellent representations of modern American arts. This meseum demands multiple visits. Good lay out. It can be enjoyed by everyone. Best of all it is free. A must visit in New Haven.

The museum is just spectacular. The staff are all so friendly and helpful!!! The art is spectacular and diverse. I particularly was in awe of the African art shown. I love that the museum is free!!! It’s amazing that everyone, especially students have access to beautiful art at no expense. Highly recommend!!!

Keep coming here for this extensive collection. You will be surprised how such a relatively small gallery is able to deliver this unique experience. All the staff here is amazing and surprise surprise the admittance is free. Well done Yale.

Took it for granted how robust a collection they’ve got for a long time. Came back to New Haven for a day trip and found it very easy to spend hours browsing the collection here. It’s wonderful that this gallery is free and open to the public. Cool gift shop too. Free lockers to use to store your backpack also. Would recommend stopping here if you are a person who wants to enjoy art.

Amazing place with many different artists and exhibitions! Unbelievable that is completely free!! It has four levels in total, you will definitely need a whole day to enjoy the gallery at its fullest. I highly recommend this place.

Amazing place. I rode my bike over and locked it at the bike rack outside of the art gallery entrance. Entrance is free and they have free lockers to store your backpack and water bottle, it is an art gallery after all. It was truly wonderful seeing ancient artifacts including statues, pottery, currency, and mosaics. I only got through 3 exhibits before I left and I'm excited to return to see the remainder. I highly recommend visiting if you're in the area.

This is a cozy art gallery with variety of art works, paintings, sculptures, modern arts, African, Mexican, ancient civilizations. The front desk and customer service is amazing. The entrance is free. Great place to introduce art to younger ones all in one place. They have elevator as well in the building.

I highly recommend this place. The gallery is exquisite. The masterpieces they have on display are amazing! Where would you get this kind of thing anywhere else? Thank you for keeping it free and available to the public. What an amazing place to visit. Highly recommend.

Incredible space and collection of art and historic artifacts. Amazing how you can get free accesss to this! No restrictions during our visit. I would definitely want to go back to school if I had access to this type of facilities. Pro tip: the concrete, waffle, ceiling is an architectural and engineering landmark.

We went on a Tuesday afternoon and thoroughly enjoyed our time there. It took about an hour and a half to go through all of the floors. Definitely a place to go if you enjoy museums and want something to do in the New Haven area.

Beyond pleased with the museum! I’ve lived in Connecticut, my whole life and I never knew about this Amazing art museum at Yale New Haven University.

Short version: This museum offers a varied collection of art and is great for museum lovers. The security and guards are respectful & insightful, and admission is free. However, if you're not a fan of museums, you might want to skip it. 3/5 Full Version: This museum is a haven in New Haven for art enthusiasts. As someone who doesn't usually enjoy museums, I found the experience surprisingly pleasant. The museum boasts a diverse collection of sculptures, paintings, and other artistic works that cater to a wide audience. One of the highlights of the visit was the respectful and insightful security and guards, who added value to the experience. Additionally, the free admission was a nice touch. While the art was displayed in a decent fashion, nothing particularly stood out as exceptional. For those who do not typically enjoy museums, it might be best to give to not chance it. Museums are for museum lovers and this will place will not create any converts.

Stunning collection! Stong on modern art. African art collection by far the best I have ever seen: it is a showcase rather than the sideshow that it is in many museums. Convenient location near New Haven Green, free admission, self-service lockers, clean restrooms.

The most incredible museum experience ever. We came expecting to spend 2 hours or so. Ended up spending 5. Simply stunning. The Ancient Art exhibit completely blew my mind.

Fantastic place. Absolutely free. Really surprised with a quality and impressive amount of art from around the world. Some well known masterpieces are here. Must visit.

This is a fantastic collection of art. We especially enjoyed the Van Goghs and the exhibition of olmec, Mayan and Aztec art. Can't wait until Gallery fully opens

Love this place. Went here with some friends and staff were very nice. Would come again when i come back to Connecticut.

It’s a phenomenal university gallery collection that is free to visit. Get your tickets online through their website that uses eventbrite. We breezed through in 90 minutes, but could definitely return. Not all floor levels connect by the same stairwell.

I love this beautiful museum so much. Small but holds amazing, timeless pieces within. Taken many visits to New Haven just for this. I will comment that once on one of my many visits, I was taking a photo and one of the security officers told me I was too close to a painting that was on an opposing wall and was kinda giving me a hard time, but I was literally no where near it which my spouse also justified. I assume it was more about them not liking the look of me or something. Every other visit I have been left alone, which is obviously the goal.

Lots of interesting things. Not a lot of information though

A great place for memorable experiences especially if your an Art appreciator.🎨

Lovely gallery with a nice feature. They've done away with the stuffy velvet ropes and allow visitors to get as close as they'd like to observe the brush strokes. In certainly not an artist, but its a unique feature that I appreciated.

Beautiful uber historic paintings. Being a Brit myself living in the US, but also living just in the next block from the British arts museum is absolute delightful. Entry is free, excellent customer service by very knowledgable staff. Highly recommend it!

Times are changing! 🙄🤗🤨😉😇

Very clean, so much to look at, and even on a rainy day the museum was still super clean. Very friendly staff, nice ambiance. A must see on New Haven area, also check out the Peabody too !!!

I had no idea YUAG houses works by the great European giants. This is a hidden art lover’s gem in the heart of New Haven, for sure. My favorite is the hall with Roman sculpture and the top floor with modern art exhibitions. Don’t forget to check out their rooftop view.

Such an outstanding museum. The collection is really fascinating. It is worth a trip to New Haven to see this, and it’s free!

The art gallery left a lasting impression with its thought-provoking exhibits. The curation skillfully blended traditional and modern artworks, creating a dynamic visual experience. The gallery's ambiance complemented the art, making it a rewarding visit for anyone passionate about creativity.

This is a really beautiful art gallery with plenty of artwork for its size. The inside is very calm and quiet and the best part is that it's free. John Trumbull's Declaration of Independence is masterfully displayed along with art from around the world. They only have street parking and it can be limited, but must see when in Connecticut!

Very great experience, no wait or tickets just walk right in and check out all kinds of cool stuff and areas, the gardens outside were beautiful and I can't wait to spend some time in them when the weather is nicer. Spotlessly clean and tons of staff on hand. Well worth checking out

It was an absolutely fantastic experience to visit the Yale University Art Gallery! I was always fascinated with artworks across multiple cultures and eras, so the gallery perfectly provided satisfaction with an array of artworks across the globe from different time periods. The gallery itself was an articulately designed building at a much larger scale than expected and it was evenly divided into different sections, each showcasing various artworks from different areas of the world. I thoroughly enjoyed the special showcases as well and will want to recommend the gallery to everyone who wishes to visit New Haven sometime in the future.

Definitely go here! You can find works from all the well known artists. Best of all it's free!!

This is beautiful building amazed me by the great collection of art! Plus the exhibition is free

Absolutely blown away by the collection the Yale University Art Gallery has on display. Simply amazing, and best of all it's completely free! Walked in and was expecting a quick hour walk-around, but ended up spending a fabulous 4+ hours inside! And absolutely worth every second. This is just admiring and appreciating the art. Should really be renamed a museum rather than a gallery. There's literally something for everyone, from ancient to medieval, impressionism to modern, sculpture to silverware. To get the most of your visit, if you download the app, there are audio tours covering the art as well as the very unique architecture of the museum itself. Certainly worth visiting just for the architecture, as the building combines several distinct styles of architecture under one roof (pun unintended). Be sure to grab a museum map before you explore the expansive and labyrinth-like galleries, as it is very easy to get lost. Will certainly be returning again!

Free admission and beautiful art. I spent hours here and loved it

Wonderful place for people who loves art. Recommended 100%. The entrance is free. So go and Visit Connecticut with your family.

Always great to go there!

There are many famous paintings in this museum such as Van Gogh, Monet and Cezzane. I enjoyed and so did my kids.

Very educational , alot of different exhibits

It's an awesome place to see all different art for free

(Translated by Google) A museum that must be visited! e free on weekends. It has external areas where you also enjoy art. There is a beautiful gallery at the entrance, with stone status, Egyptian, indigenous, American art, a bit of everything can be found. A special touch when visiting the wonderful Yale campus (Original) Un museo que se debe visitar! e free los fines de semana. Tiene areas externas donde tambien disfrutas el arte. Hay una galeria hermosa a la entrada, con estatus de piedra, arte egipcio, insigena, americano, de todo un poco se puede encontrar. Un toque especial al visitar el maravilloso campus de Yale

It is definitely a place to visit and it's at no cost

I advise visiting the gallery when stopping at Yale.

Great collection. Must visit spot in New Haven.

Simple wonderful

A fantastic museum.

Awesome Collection of Art

Awesome artifacts. Amazing to see up close!!

Pleasant staff

Great place to spend with your family.

This gallery was such an experience. Words cannot express the beauty.

Great place to spend an afternoon. Parking garage two blocks away easiest way to park.$2 an hour on the weekends. Kids loved it. They have a family might with activities for small children from time to time.

I never knew how big some of those paintings were until I went and saw them - especially the Edward Hopper ones - this place is a must visit if you find yourself at Yale - also, free on most days, so, why not?

I love this place. Free resource! Great African collection and some great paintings are here including “The Night Cafe” by van Gogh. There’s Rothko, Kandinsky, Gorky, Ledger, Braque, Picasso, Duchamp, Pollock, and much more! Don't miss the peaceful sculpture garden on the way out. In my opinion Georges Braque was so much more talented than Picasso but might have lacked in charisma and salesmanship to have the successful long career Picasso enjoyed.

Small, but very nice gallery featuring works from Asia, Africa, Europe, The middle east, and North and South America.Parking can be an issue, but the admission price is free. Well worth a visit.

I visited Yale university Art gallery couple of months back with my friends. This was one place which instigated my interest in the Art galleries. There are some classic paintings are here. Apart from that you can get closer to African and Asian art. If you have decent knowledge about art then you can spend days here without even noticing. Must visit!

This place is amazing! All kinds of art, both historical and modern and I'm pretty sure it's free. If you love art or history, this is a must see in CT.

Amazing Gallery!! Great Collection and intimate galleries. One of my favorite Museums

an excellent art gallery that you will find something new every time you go.

I love art, especially when it has minute details, creativity, variations of light, and depth. You will see many like that here. People pay a lot of money to see works of art; at Yale's Art Gallery, admission is free.

World class art. Fo' free

Great place to view religious paintings

Great art here. It's a wonderful cheap date. Parking is tricky though.

Excellent experience

Fabulous art collection. Free admission. On street parking only.

This " running Gorgon " is doing the same stretch I do everyday!

Great place to visit.

Amazing art gallery and all for free!

A museum with great collections. They have a lot of Edward Hoppers.

Beautiful Museum, love to go every Sunday. It's a very nice and peaceful place to enjoy Incredible Art.

Loved it

Excellent exhibit

Awesome museum! Great art for free, we love it!

Wonderful

I love the place and my children too...

Excellent displays, staff and free

(Translated by Google) Very interesting! (Original) Очень интересно!

Need to go back and see more. Loved it