Modern League Takes off to New Haven

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Come explore the modern mecca of New Haven, CT with Docomomo US' young professional group the Modern League. This all day tour will include an extensive walking tour of modern architecture buildings by Paul Rudolph, Louis Kahn, Charles Moore, Cesar Pelli and an interior tour of Eero Saarinen's Ingalls Hockey Rink with addition by successor firm Kevin Roche John Dinkeloo and Associates. The day will end with New Haven's famous pizza. Register today!

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Tentative Schedule
10:05-10:30 Meet at Union Station
10:30-11:30 Walk downtown (exteriors of Knight of Columbus and the Temple St. Garage)
11:30-12:00 Yale British Art Gallery (interior)
12:00-12:30 Yale Art Gallery (interior)
12:30-1:00 Art & Architecture (interior)
1:00-2:00 Lunch is On Your Own (flexible for more time in any of the big buildings)
2:00-3:00 Walk through Yale (including interior Beinecke)
3:00-5:00 Yale Ingalls Hockey Rink tour with Kevin Roche John Dinkeloo and Associates
5:00-6:00 Walk to BAR see remaining cool stuff
6:00-8:00 BAR dinner
 
Please note:
  • Includes pizza dinner at BAR
  • Lunch is on your own
  • Transportation is not provided
  • This is an all day walking tour moving at a brisk pace
 
Transportation: New Haven, CT is 75 miles to the north of NYC and accessible by MetroNorth. Take the 8:04 (123) AM train to Union Station and meet in the lobby at the top of the escalators. Driving is approximately 1.5-2 hours depending on traffic and route. Drivers should park at the Union Station parking garage which is connected to Union Station. Returning MetroNorth service is available at 8:04 PM, 8:34 PM and 9:04 PM. OFF PEAK price is $16.25 at station each way. While we will do everything to leave as a group, please do not miss the train. Cell phone numbers will be provided in case you need to meet us on your own.