Accessing the Collections While We are Closed

Effective August 1, 2024, the Reference Library and Study Room will be unavailable through the end of 2024. Access our online collections site. 

Archives

Access to archives material is limited. Please email ycba.studyroom@yale.edu for more information. 

 

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Fred Wales and Paul Mellon during construction of the Yale Center for British Art, 1974, Yale Center for British Art, Archives, photo by William B. Carter, Yale Department of Public Information

Paintings and Sculpture

Access to the paintings and sculpture collection is limited. Please contact ycba.paintings@yale.edu for more information. 

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Photo by Richard Caspole

Prints and Drawings

Access to the Prints and Drawings collection is limited. Please email ycba.studyroom@yale.edu to schedule an appointment.

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Photo by Stephanie Anestis

Rare Books and Manuscripts

Access to the Rare Books and Manuscripts collection is limited. Please email ycba.studyroom@yale.edu to schedule a visit.

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Photo by Stephanie Anestis

Teaching with the collection

In-person teaching may not be possible during the building project. Educators are welcome to inquire about alternative ways to use the Yale Center for British Art's collection for teaching while the building is closed. 

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