Discover the Wonders of Yale Peabody Museum

Getting There

• Car

  If you are driving from Central Connecticut, take I-91 South towards New Haven. Continue on I-91 South for approximately 20 miles. Take exit 3 for Trumbull St toward US-5 S/CT-34 E. Merge onto Trumbull St. In about 0.5 miles, turn right onto Whitney Ave. The Yale Peabody Museum will be on your right at 170 Whitney Ave, New Haven, CT 06511. There is metered street parking available nearby, which typically costs around $1.50 per hour.

• Public Transportation - Bus

  If you prefer public transportation, you can take CT Transit buses from various locations in Central Connecticut. For example, if you are in Hartford, take bus route 950 to New Haven. After arriving at the New Haven Green, transfer to bus route 229 or 230 towards Fairhaven. Get off at the Whitney Ave & Trumbull St stop, which is a short walk to the museum. The bus fare is approximately $1.75.

• Public Transportation - Train

  For those traveling by train, take the Metro-North Railroad from Central Connecticut to New Haven Union Station. Once you arrive at Union Station, you can take a taxi or rideshare service (such as Uber or Lyft) to the museum, which is about 1.5 miles away. Alternatively, you can board CT Transit bus route 1 from the station to the Whitney & Trumbull stop. The train fare varies but typically costs around $10 to $15. The bus fare is around $1.75.