The Yale Visitor Center is the front door of the university and welcomes its visitors from around the world. We are located at 149 Elm Street and are open Monday to Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Visitor Center will be closed on June 19th, July 3rd and July 4th 2026 to observe the University holidays for Juneteenth and Independence Day.
Nancy Franco
Director
Patrick Pitoniak
Senior Assistant Director of Public Relations and Program Management
Kassandra Haro
Program Administrator and Handsome Dan Handler
John Lisone
Tour Coordinator
Bianca Garcia
Weekend Coordinator
Handsome Dan XIX
Official Yale Mascot
Two exhibits offer a timeline of the university’s history and showcase the achievements of a number of Yale’s graduates and faculty.
Yale’s most celebrated resident calls the Visitor Center home during the day and loves to meet new people. If he isn’t out making an appearance, you can catch Handsome Dan at the Visitor Center.
Interested in applying for the hottest student job on campus? We hire a new class of student tour guides each year and encourage you to apply. Applicants must undergo an initial interview and do an audition tour in order to be considered. Learn more by contacting Nancy Franco at nancy.franco@yale.edu.
