Yale Center for British Art, Modern art museum and university building in central New Haven, United States.
The Yale Center for British Art features concrete walls, glass panels, and Belgian linen surfaces in its four-floor gallery spaces.
Paul Mellon donated his British art collection to Yale University in 1966, leading to the construction of a building designed by Louis Kahn.
The center maintains 2,000 paintings, 200 sculptures, and 31,000 prints from British artists including Thomas Gainsborough and John Constable.
The museum opens Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Sunday from noon to 5:00 PM with free admission.
The center contains 35,000 volumes of rare books and manuscripts, including complete sets of William Morris's Kelmscott Press publications.
Location: New Haven
Inception: 1966
Founders: Paul Mellon
Architects: Louis Kahn
Architectural style: modern architecture
Operator: Yale University
Opening Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10:00-17:00; Sunday 12:00-17:00
Phone: +1(203)4322800
Website: https://britishart.yale.edu
GPS coordinates: 41.30791,-72.93091
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:30
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