The Institute for the Preservation of Cultural Heritage (IPCH) is Yale’s hub for art, science, and human connection.
We work across Yale’s collections and around the world to preserve our shared human story.
Discover our work
IPCH is the only university-based research institute in the US that supports the integration of expertise across the arts, sciences, and humanities for the study and preservation of cultural artifacts.
Explore what we do
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Cross-Collection Initiatives
Our work identifies connections and possibilities across Yale’s collections. Discover key initiatives that involve collaboration across departments.
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Heritage Science Research
Our team focuses on scientific analysis to preserve objects of cultural heritage. Their research and expertise allows for a deeper understanding of materials and processes.
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International Programs
IPCH is committed to strengthening the preservation of cultural heritage on a global scale. Learn more about the Yale Directors Forum fellowship program in Africa.
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Lens Media Lab
Renowned for its work in the history of photography, the Lens Media Lab leads efforts to understand and preserve photographic papers produced throughout the 20th Century.
News from across the Institute
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Empowering Future Scientists: IPCH Receives Avangrid Foundation Grant
The Avangrid Foundation has generously granted funding to support a one-year postgraduate associate position at IPCH.
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A peek inside the Yale Collection Studies Center
A recent open house gave members of the Yale community a firsthand glimpse of the extraordinary resources at Yale’s Collection Studies Center.
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Preserving Africa’s Cultural Heritage Collections
Partnerships with museums and cultural institutions across Africa safeguard collections including artworks, rare books, photographs, and artifacts.
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