Large fossils were remounted in dynamic poses beneath Rudolph Zallinger’s renowned murals, The Age of Reptiles and The Age of Mammals. Anthropological exhibits were greatly increased with a new floor of galleries. Other natural history exhibits were refurbished while historic dioramas were restored in place and relit. All the exhibits include cutting edge digitally interactive information modes.

Lower floor collections were greatly improved with state-of-the-art climactic control, research and restoration labs, and storage systems. With museum planning and exhibit design experts and the Peabody’s collections managers, Centerbrook revisioned the collections, looking at anticipated growth, phasing their rehousing, and improving secure storage. A new lower level learning center for K-12 students, conveniently near collections, introduces students to the museum’s materials and offerings.

Centerbrook and its large team of consultants – including ARUP, Cline Bettridge Bernstein, Gilsanz Murray Steficek, James Corner Field Operations, Langan Engineering and Reich+Petch – worked closely with Yale and Peabody administrators and museum staff to complete exhibit installation.

Founded in 1866, the Peabody is one of the oldest and most important scientific institutions in the nation. More than 130,000 visitors a year tour the exhibits and attend educational programs at the Peabody, which is Yale’s primary conduit for sharing scientific knowledge with the general public. It has been the home of major discoveries and advances for over 150 years. These improvements are planned to support similar scientific progress for the next century and more.