Attractions in New Haven, Connecticut
Amusements
New Haven Green
Downtown, New Haven, CT 06512
A village plan with many churches, and examples of Gothic, Federalist, and Georgian design more info
Historic Sites & Monuments
Amistad Memorial
165 Church Street, New Haven, CT 06511
This monument of Sengbe Pieh (known as Joseph Cinque) stands on the former site of the New Haven Jail, where illegally kidnapped Africans were imprisoned in 1839 while... more info mapBlack Rock Foot and Fort Nathan Hale 203-946-8790
Woodward Avenue, New Haven, CT 06512
Visit an historic fort from the revolutionary war that commands spectacular views. more infoFreedom Schooner Amistad
New Haven Harbor
Long Wharf Pier is the homeport for Freedom Schooner Amistad. The Freedom Schooner is owned and operated by AMISTAD America and sails to ports nationally and... more info
Libraries & Research Centers
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library 203-432-2977
121 Wall Street, New Haven, CT 06520
The Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library contains the principal rare books and literary manuscripts of Yale University and serves as a center for research by... more info
Museums & Galleries
City Gallery 203-782-2489
994 State Street, New Haven, CT 06511
Contemporary art in New Haven since 2003. Open Thursday through Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. or by appointment. more info mapEthnic Heritage Center 203-392-6126
270 Fitch Street, Building #1, New Haven, CT 06515
Southern Connecticut State University's Ethnic Heritage Center is a non-profit ethnic heritage archives, museum and research center associated with five ethnic... more info mapKnights of Columbus Museum 203-865-0400
1 State Street, New Haven, CT 06511
Close to the organization’s international headquarters, the Knights of Columbus Museum offers periodic world-class exhibitions of art and artifacts, particularly those... more info mapOsborne Homestead Museum 203-734-2513
500 Hawthorne Avenue, Derby, CT 06418
Route 15 or Route 8
Former estate of Frances Osborne-Kellog. Elegant Colonial Revival home original collection of antiques and fine arts. more info mapPeabody Museum of Natural History 203-432-5050
At Whitney Avenue and Sachem Street, New Haven, CT 06520
In the Science Hill Section of the Yale Campus
The Peabody Museum of Natural History's world-class collections numbering over 12 million specimens and growing among 11 curatorial divisions relate to anthropology,... more info mapYale Center for British Art 203-432-2800
1080 Chapel Street, New Haven, CT 06520
With a collection of paintings‚ sculpture‚ drawings‚ prints‚ rare books and manuscripts that reflect the development of British art‚ life and thought from the... more info mapYale University Art Gallery 203-432-0600
1111 Chapel Street, New Haven, CT 06520
Located at York Street
The Yale University Art Gallery offers a permanent collection of more than 180,000 pieces, including African art, American decorative arts, American paintings and... more info map
Parks, Gardens & Zoos
East Rock Park 203-946-6086
Corner of Orange & Cold Springs Streets, New Haven, CT 06511
A spectacular view of Long Island with a bird sanctuary, nature trails, and picnic facilities. more infoEdgewood Park 203-946-8028
Edgewood Avenue, New Haven, CT 06515
A 123-acre park with playground and recreational facilities. more infoLighthouse Point Park 203-946-8005
2 Lighthouse Road, New Haven, CT 06512
Visit this 82-acre park on Long Island offering swimming, nature history displays, picnic grove, and a bird sanctuary. more info map
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