Arts News

Photo courtesy of New Haven Museum New Haven, Conn. (January 2, 2026) –A family friendly celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. will be held at the New Haven Museum on Saturday, January 17, 2026, from 1 to 4 p.m. The theme of the all-ages MLK Day at New Haven Museum will be King’s acceptance speech for the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964. Registration for the free event is here. The event will include viewings of Dr. King’s inspiring Nobel acceptance speech, and participation in c

Portrait of the Artisan New Haven, Conn. (December 26, 2025) –In what amounts to a “250 trifecta,” on February 25, 2026, New Haven Museum will kick off a lively, year-long celebration of the nation’s semi quincentennial, with the first of three presentations offering fresh perspectives on the American Revolution. From social movements co-opting the concept of “liberty,” to little-known tales of Paul Revere, to neoclassical fashion from the somewhat cynical perspective of Joh

New Haven, Conn. (December 22, 2025) –If you love the crust, the crunch and the char of New Haven pizza you won’t want to miss the behind the scenes curator’s tour of the “Pronounced Ah-Beetz” exhibit with co-curator Jason Bischoff-Wurstle, at the New Haven Museum, on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at 6 p.m. The tour is free with regular museum admission. Register here. From Frank Pepe’s original hat to celebrity-signed pizza boxes (including Gwyneth Paltrow and Yogi Berra!) yo