Yale University Visitor Center | Visitor Center

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Discover a campus like no other

Open daily Monday to Saturday, the Yale Visitor Center welcomes visitors from around the world to explore our beautiful campus.

Welcome to the Visitor Center

Take a Tour

• Visitor Tours

  Tours depart from the Visitor Center, cover the central campus area, and last approximately one hour. Registration is required.

  

• Admissions Tours

  Undergraduate Admissions offers campus tours tailored to prospective undergraduates.

  

• Private Tours

  Groups of 10 or more visiting campus are required to schedule a private tour which may be arranged according to the group’s schedule.

  

• Virtual Tours

  Can’t make it to campus for an in-person tour? Check out a virtual tour of Yale’s main campus in New Haven.

  

Plan Your Visit

From parking to lodging, we cover all the essentials for planning your visit to campus.

• Directions & parking
• Campus map
• See all helpful resources

Explore New Haven

Yale’s hometown has it all: eclectic eateries and boutiques, a vibrant arts scene, and award-winning entertainment. Discover why they say New Haven is “large enough to be interesting, yet small enough to be friendly.”

Start exploring the Elm City

Stock Up On Swag

Head over to Campus Customs at 57 Broadway to find a huge assortment of Yale items. The Yale Insignia Merchandise also features a nice selection of apparel and other Yale-branded merchandise.

Visit the Campus Customs website

While you’re here

Attend an event or explore one of Yale’s many attractions during your visit.

• Yale events
• Yale Arts Calendar
• Yale Athletics
• Museums & libraries