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Yale University Art Gallery, Yale University, Parks, Points of Interest & Landmarks. For personalised recommendations, try our AI trip-planning product.
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Art Museums
Historical art museum spanning multiple floors with a vast collection from antiquities to modern masterpieces, set in a grand old building with a logical layout.
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Historic campus with intricate architecture, student-led tours, and walkable courtyards. Features include rare book library and vibrant student life.
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- stellabrieSaratoga Springs, NY12 contributionsIncredible collection of art and artifacts ranging from ancient Greece to contemporary artists— and the building itself is gorgeous. A must see!Written 10 August 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Missgege2Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Region, Canada54 contributionsWe took the visit with the university and it was such a good idea, we were speachless about the beauty of this university, library, park etc.Written 6 August 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- milliegordon2Southbury, CT636 contributionsA vast collection of dinosaur, minerals and artifacts awaits you at this museum. The experience was terrific. Parking was free, dinosaur "tracks" led us to the front door and admission is free. The museum is a bit overwhelming with all that it has to offer. We went on a Tuesday so it wasn't mobbed with kids, only "stroller screamers."Written 9 September 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- advcardsReno, NV4,233 contributionsAs for you, I would certainly stop in and walk over the floors for the rare box. They had nice displays and let you see some overall definitely worth the 30 minutes.Written 5 July 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- GoAlong2Seattle, WA893 contributionsWe went to the park expecting to drive to the viewpoint however we found that the road is closed to cars during the winter. So we walked the road about 20 minutes to the top up gentle curves. The views of the city and the water are very good. At the top is a memorial to soldiers and sailors from the area who died in various wars. It was a chilly day, but a nice walk.Written 9 February 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- HughSouth Ozone Park, NY1,400 contributionsI have long heard to this museum and finally resolved to visit and glad I did. This is a comprehensive collection of British art , beautifully displayed. The building itself is a treasure by Louis KahnWritten 4 March 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- P&K USAOrlando, FL1,494 contributionsThe Grove Street Cemetery in New Haven, Connecticut, opened in 1796 and is said to be “the oldest cemetery in the nation designed as the ‘city of the dead’ with named avenues and streets”.
We visited for half an hour on July 31st 2024. We could have been there a lot longer, wandering amongst the grave stones and memorials, however it was 30°C and humid, so it was a challenge to last that even long.
The New Haven City Burial Ground, as it is also known, was designated a National Historic Landmark for the monuments reflecting the history of funerary art in America. We marvelled at many of the unique headstones and sculptures dotted around the landscaped site. Those graves for veterans, which were adorned with American flags, easily caught our eyes, as did some of those with unusual names (such as Frisbie and Spock). Grove Street Cemetery is surrounded by Yale University, so as you can imagine many of the internments there are for those who had studied at the university.
The cemetery was well looked after and we passed a small maintenance crew who were sensibly resting in the shade, as it was that hot. Other than them, we saw only a handful of visitors but we still felt safe when wandering about.
We stumbled upon the grave of historian William Harry Goetzmann (1930-2010), winner of the Pulitzer and Parkman prizes, and known for his work on the American west. He had an impressive memorial featuring a Native American riding a horse. We noticed others had left coins on top, so we did the respectful thing and left a couple of coins too.
Cemeteries are known for the dead, but the New Haven Cemetery was full of life: squirrels clambered about and we even spotted a dragonfly resting atop the signpost for Magnolia Avenue. We took a detailed closeup pic and it looked like the bug was smiling at us!
As we went to leave the cemetery, we were surprised to see a memorial for six ‘Amistad Captives’ - enslaved people aboard La Amistad - who had arrived in New Haven gravely ill and did not survive to see freedom like their compatriots following an historic Supreme Court case in 1841. The story of the ‘slave ship’ was famously told in the 1997 film directed by Steven Spielberg.
We’ve been in several cemeteries around the United States over the years and they are always well maintained and looked after. Credit to those who take the time to remember the dead.Written 1 August 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - ReviewGuyNoVINovi, MI2,405 contributionsThe park is a gem of a location and very close to the highway and only minutes from New Haven. We were in town for an event at Yale Uni and decided to come here. Upon pulling into the park entrance there are signs asking for $25 cash only payment for parking and entrance. CT residents pay less...
The park has some sandy beach areas but most is rocky with shallow water. Water was fairly cold for a 95 degree day in CT summer. I was not prepared for swimming but did go into to check out the water temp.
There is a canteen to buy snacks, lunch, and drinks at a higher than expected price. Best if you bring your own picnic and food so you can enjoy all day with your own chairs/canopy.
Lighthouse has great potential for photographers and wedding are happening here’s every weekend. I recommend bringing lots of water and food and staying at least for few hours!Written 25 July 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Lele X4 contributionsThis is a beautiful park and close to the free boba spot when we followed sillable's scavenger hunt map :)Written 3 December 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- MominOCOrange County, CA4,989 contributionsthe streets in this area were clean and really did seem safe. We were there when school was most likely finished since we didn't see too many college students. Stores were not that interesting.Written 28 May 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Andres72423Bridgeport, CT4,776 contributionsA really nice small theater in the downtown area of New Haven. The theater puts on some great Broadway shows. We had the opportunity to see a Christmas Carol and it was excellent. There is no bad seat in the house. The seats were very comfortable and you have plenty of leg room between you and the row ahead of you. The staff was very helpful in finding your seats and they have two concession stands making it easy to get snacks and refreshments during intermission.Written 23 December 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Tim WYoungstown, OH67 contributionsAny Catholic - in fact any person of faith - would be inspired by the illumination of Blessed Michael McGivney life and ministry contained within this well presented array of exhibits. As a Knight of Columbus, I appreciated gaining a fuller understanding of the organization's history, mission and role in the Catholic Church.Written 1 November 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
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