Yale Center for British Art
The Yale Center for British Art at Yale University in central New Haven, Connecticut, United States, houses the largest and most comprehensive collection of British art outside the United Kingdom. Its origins go back to 1966. Nearby, Yale Bowl (1.6 mi) leads the list.
A museum inside New Haven
You can stay in New Haven
Yale Center for British Art is inside New Haven, which has 19 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Hempstead
Hempstead is about 58 miles southwest (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Aug, Sep and Oct
May, June, August, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 64–82°. When to go ↓
An airport 4 miles away
Tweed New Haven (HVN) has airline service, about 4 miles from Yale Center for British Art.
Established in 1966
Yale Center for British Art dates from 1966. About ↓
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Yale Center for British Art
The Yale Center for British Art at Yale University in central New Haven, Connecticut, United States, houses the largest and most comprehensive collection of British art outside the United Kingdom. The collection of paintings, sculpture, drawings, prints, rare books, and manuscripts reflects the development of British art and culture from the Elizabethan period onward. Its director is currently Martina Droth.
- Type
- Museum
- Established
- 1966
- Wikipedia readers
- 15K a year
Where to stay near Yale Center for British Art
Nearest for a night are New Haven (19) and Milford (18).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Yale Center for British Art | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Haven | in town | — | 19 14 hotels · 2 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs | 138,774 | $287K | D |
| Milford | 9 mi southwest | 15 min | 18 11 hotels · 4 motels · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 RV park | 53,606 | $417K | C+ |
| Branford | 8 mi east | 10 min | 16 7 hotels · 4 motels · 4 inns & B&Bs · 1 campground | 28,724 | $401K | B− |
| West Haven | 3 mi southwest | 5 min | 7 6 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins | 55,351 | $292K | B |
| Shelton | 11 mi west | 15 min | 12 11 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins | 42,880 | $453K | A− |
| Hamden | 6 mi north | 10 min | 6 6 hotels | 61,824 | $298K | D |
| Stratford | 12 mi southwest | 20 min | 10 5 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 3 lodges & cabins | 53,908 | $372K | B− |
| East Haven | 4 mi east | 5 min | 4 3 hotels · 1 campground | 27,925 | $294K | C+ |
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Also near Yale Center for British Art
Every place here is under 69 miles away.
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United States Military Academy: USMA Public Affairs Office, Public domain · Central Park: Ed Yourdon from New York City, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Madison Square Garden: Ajay Suresh from New York, NY, USA, CC BY 2.0 · Yale Bowl: Kenneth Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0 · MetLife Stadium: babyknight, CC BY 2.0 · Studio 54: Americasroof (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0 · Metropolitan Museum of Art: Hugo Schneider, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Yankee Stadium: Matt Boulton, CC BY-SA 2.0
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Your questions on Yale Center for British Art
Is Yale Center for British Art in New Haven?
Yes. It’s inside New Haven, CT.
When is the best time to visit Yale Center for British Art?
May, June, August, September and October, with highs of 64–82°.
How far is Yale Center for British Art from Brookhaven and Islip?
About 31 miles south of Brookhaven and about 43 miles south of Islip, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Yale Center for British Art?
Tweed New Haven (HVN), about 4 miles away. The nearest big hub is Bradley (BDL), about 45 miles.
Where should I stay near Yale Center for British Art?
New Haven (in town, 19 places to stay), Milford (9 mi, 18 places to stay) and Branford (8 mi, 16 places to stay).
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