Press Room

Museum Announces Strategic Plan to Protect Ohio’s Natural Diversity

New vision for the Museum's Natural Areas Program focuses on protecting critical habitats, restoring rare species, connecting people with nature, and advancing conservation science.

Posted October 19, 2026

Museum Expands Membership Options Ahead of Owls & Howls Family Day

New Student and Access memberships, individual membership option, and discounts for educators and military members offer more ways to experience the Museum year-round.

Posted October 9, 2026

Cleveland Museum of Natural History and Kent State University Present Fashion & Feather: The Show

Science and style come to the Museum with a student fashion show and cocktail party celebrating the culmination of the Museum’s Fashion & Feather exhibition.

Posted September 24, 2026

Museum Welcomes Gabriela González and Hank Green for Fall Science Programs

Two prominent voices in science will join the Museum this fall for evening programs exploring scientific discovery, communication, and the ways science shapes how we understand the world.

Posted September 22, 2026

Research from Museum Curator Develops New Tool to Explore How Household Gender Inequality May Affect Health

Dr. Nicole Burt's new study with New Mexico State University examines connections among household roles, expectations, stress, and gendered health disparities.

Posted September 17, 2026

Acting President & CEO Meenakshi Sharma Named Engage! Cleveland Generation NEXT Mentor of the Year

The Mentor of the Year Award honors a leader who goes above and beyond in serving as a mentor or executive sponsor to emerging professionals within their organization.

Posted September 1, 2026

Museum Celebrates 10 Years of Perkins Wildlife Center with Perkins10 Events

Monthlong anniversary celebration honors a decade of connecting visitors with Ohio’s native wildlife.

Posted August 28, 2026

Museum Establishes Eric & Jane Nord Family Endowed Chair

Dr. Meghan Strong appointed to lead collections and lifelong learning initiatives that connect scientific research with audiences worldwide.

Posted August 20, 2026

Museum Launches New Accessible Content for Fashion & Feather Exhibition

Digital companion expands exhibition access through audio, Spanish translation, and visitor-centered design.

Posted July 7, 2026

Museum Announces Three New Additions to Curatorial Staff

The Museum is excited to welcome curators to advance research and conservation efforts in biodiversity, botany, and ornithology.

Posted May 28, 2026

Museum Highlights New Improvements at Scheele Preserve on Kelleys Island

Trail enhancements, new interpretive signage, and upcoming Welcome Day underscore the Museum’s continued commitment to the preserve and Kelleys Island.

Posted May 26, 2026

Research from Dr. Ebeth Sawchuk Helps Reveal How Eastern Africa's Earliest Herders Really Ate

A new study shows Eastern Africa’s earliest livestock herders continued fishing, hunting, and gathering for centuries after livestock were first brought to the region.

Posted May 19, 2026