Visitor Information
Hours of Operation
Monday through Saturday, 10 am to 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am to 10 pm
Sunday, noon to 5 pm
Closed: Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day
Additional Closings: The Museum will close at 4 pm on Thur, Dec 24, and Thur, Dec 31, 2009. On those days, the Planetarium's last show will be at 3 pm.
General Admission Tickets
Adults (ages 19 and up): $10.00; $6 after 5 pm on Wednesdays
Youths (ages 7 through 18): $8.00
College students with ID: $8.00
Seniors (60 and up or with a Golden Buckeye Card): $8.00
Accessibility (wheelchair) rate: $7.00
Children (ages 3 to 6): $7.00
Toddlers (age 2 and under): FREE
Natureguide Audio Tour
In-depth information about Museum exhibits is just a phone call away!
* Look for the audio tour symbols posted throughout the galleries.
* Dial (216) 453-4174 and enter the posted exhibit number, followed by the # key.
* Enter another exhibit number at any time.
* For instructions press the * key.
Or download the Audio Tour to your own MP3 player prior to your visit.
Planetarium Tickets
$4 each with general admission
FREE for members and their guests
FREE for toddlers (children’s planetarium programs scheduled weekends and school holidays)
Group Rates
Group rates are available for parties of 12 or more who wish to see the Museum on their own (self-guided). Groups or individuals may arrange for a docent-guided tour of our galleries for a small additional fee. Please reserve these rates in advance.
Please ask us about special needs or alternative language tours.
On the day of your visit, one representative of your group should check in at the admissions desk and make a single payment for your group. To pay for a group tour using a purchase order, we must receive the purchase order in advance of your visit.
To arrange a group tour, call (216) 231- 8002 or e-mail kreilly@cmnh.org.
Methods of Payment
We accept Visa, MasterCard, cash, traveler’s checks and in-state personal checks with photo ID.
Photography Policy
The general public is welcome to take photographs of any permanent exhibit. Flash photography is permitted; however, please ask at the admissions desk if an event or class is occurring in the galleries that will not allow the disruption.
• All cameras and video cameras are hand held; no extra lighting or tripod set-up.
• No picture taking for publication or Internet use without prior Museum permission.
• All travelling exhibits are subject to photographic and video restrictions.
Professional photographers are required to obtain a photographic release. Images or video of the Museum may not be published in any format without prior consent. Direct inquires to the admissions desk or security.
Parking
Guarded, well-lit parking is available, space permitting, in the Museum's lot off of Wade Oval Drive during Museum hours. Handicapped parking is available.
General parking is $2.00 per hour, $15.00 per day maximum. Museum members at and above the Friend membership level, receive free parking with a valid admission receipt. Parking is provided on a first come, first served basis and is intended for use by Museum visitors. Commuter parking is not permitted. Space is limited – please don’t abuse this privilege.