Discover the Yale Center for British Art: A Treasure of British Heritage

Getting There

• Car

  From New Haven Harbor, head northeast on Water Street toward State Street. Turn right onto State Street and continue for about 0.5 miles. Merge onto I-95 N and follow for approximately 1 mile. Take exit 47 for I-91 N toward Hartford. Continue on I-91 N for about 0.5 miles. Take exit 3 toward Downtown New Haven. Merge onto Trumbull Street and continue for about 0.5 miles. Turn left onto Chapel Street. The Yale Center for British Art will be on your right at 1080 Chapel St. Parking is available in nearby garages, which may incur a fee (typically around $10-$20 depending on the duration).

• Public Transportation (Bus)

  From New Haven Harbor, locate the nearest bus stop for the CT Transit bus line. Take the bus that heads toward the Downtown New Haven area. You can check the schedule at cttransit.com. The bus ride should take about 15-20 minutes. Disembark at the Chapel & College stop, and from there, it’s a short walk to the Yale Center for British Art at 1080 Chapel St. Remember to have a bus fare ready, which is typically around $1.75.

• Public Transportation (Train)

  If you are near the New Haven Union Station, take a Metro-North train if you are coming from nearby cities. Once you arrive at the station, head south on State Street toward Chapel Street. Walk for about 10-15 minutes to reach the Yale Center for British Art at 1080 Chapel St. Ensure to check the Metro-North schedule for train times and ticket prices, which vary by destination.

• Walking

  If you are already in downtown New Haven, simply walk to the Yale Center for British Art. From the central area, head south on Chapel Street. The center is located at 1080 Chapel St, approximately a 15-minute walk from the main downtown area. It's a straightforward route and offers a lovely view of the downtown architecture along the way.