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Learn more Increasing access through digital innovation LUX is a transformative new platform that provides access to millions of records for objects, people, places, and events represented in Yale’s rich cultural heritage collections. learn more Preserving for future generations Conservators and scientists at the Institute for the Preservation of Cultural Heritage work to minimize the effects of aging on collections, whether oil paint or fossilized bone, and to discover information hidden within the objects that helps us understand our collective past. learn more Teaching with the collections Opportunities to engage with original works of art and primary source materials are woven into Yale coursework, from medical students studying a painting to hone their observation skills to environmental studies majors examining maps and photos to document a changing landscape. Learn more Increasing access through digital innovation LUX is a transformative new platform that provides access to millions of records for objects, people, places, and events represented in Yale’s rich cultural heritage collections. learn more Preserving for future generations Conservators and scientists at the Institute for the Preservation of Cultural Heritage work to minimize the effects of aging on collections, whether oil paint or fossilized bone, and to discover information hidden within the objects that helps us understand our collective past. learn more Breadcrumb Home Collections at Yale Additional Navigation Sub Navigation LUX: Yale Collections Discovery Museums and Libraries Collections at Yale From prehistoric fossils to historical documents and contemporary works of art, Yale’s extraordinary natural and cultural heritage collections tell infinite stories of the history of our planet and the human experience on it. At a glance The university’s vast collections include items from across the ages and around the globe, many of which are on public view in our museums, galleries, and libraries. * Print of Buddhist prayers, the earliest known printed text, on display at the Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library. +30M Objects in Yale's collections 1,250 yrs. AGE OF OLDEST PRINTED TEXT IN YALE LIBRARY* +600K Visits each year $0 Price of admission Learn about Yale’s collections Our world-renowned libraries and museums offer a host of cultural and scientific masterpieces, from Van Gogh’s “Night Café” to a ‘Mona Lisa of the Mesozoic’—the first Brontosaurus ever found. Search the collections LUX is an online platform for exploring our cultural heritage collections from anywhere in the world, whether you’re a student, scholar, or anyone interested in learning more about Yale’s offerings. Explore collections research Yale’s Institute for the Preservation of Cultural Heritage is a cross-disciplinary research collaborative dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of material culture. April 18, 2023 Learn more Plan your visit People of all ages are invited to visit the collections and enjoy the many public programs offered throughout the year. All of our libraries and museums are free, and most are open to the public. Check out their websites for hours and other key details. View museums and libraries Browse news & events Read the latest news about Yales collections or find out about upcoming exhibits, lectures, and other events happening at our libraries and museums. 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