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Museum Highlighted in Travel + Leisure Magazine
We're honored to see our transformation featured among exciting events occurring in Cleveland in 2024!
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Balto is Back!
Check out all eight iconic specimens in the Museum's stunning new Visitor Hall. This community space is free for everyone. A general admission ticket is required to unlock all Museum experiences.
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Extended Friday hours starting November 24
The fun doesn't stop when the sun goes down. From November 24 through December 29, 2023, the Museum will keep the lights on every Friday night until 8pm.
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Sonia Winner Receives Community Leader of the Year Award
This award honors local leaders who are helping Cleveland thrive.
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Free Admission on Sundays for Residents of Cle and E. Cle
Funding from the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Foundation supports free admission on Sundays for City of Cleveland and East Cleveland residents! Reserved tickets are required.
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Birdly
Soar among winged wildlife—from pterosaurs to butterflies!
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One World, One Sky
Join Big Bird and Elmo on an unforgettable journey to the Moon and back!
11am on weekends
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Daily Keeper Talks
Meet the Museum's wildlife ambassadors!
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Celebration of the 20th Anniversary of the Human Genome Project: A Panel Discussion
Event Date: Nov 17, 2023
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Friday Night Lights
Event Date: Nov 24, 2023
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Friday Night Lights
Event Date: Dec 01, 2023
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Dr. Sawchuk co-organizes first ancient DNA conference in Africa
Blog Posted: June 15, 2023
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Dr. Sawchuk makes NSF's top 10 most-read research stories of 2022
Blog Posted: January 19, 2023
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Dr. Finestone Publishes New Research in PLOS ONE
Blog Posted: October 21, 2022
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