An Evening with Bonnie Garmus on Storytelling, Science, and Women’s Empowerment

The Cleveland Museum of Natural History is excited to welcome Bonnie Garmus, bestselling author of Lessons in Chemistry.

During this moderated discussion, Garmus will explore themes from her novel and share the inspiration and experiences that led her to write the award-winning book.

Doors open at 6:30pm; the discussion will begin at 7pm. Beverages and grab-and-go items will be available for purchase in Origins Café before the program.

Immediately following the program, Garmus will sign copies of Lessons in Chemistry. Attendees can order copies in advance from our partner Loganberry Books; copies may also be purchased at the event. Signed books will be available through Loganberry for those who are unable to attend.

This program is part of the Conversations with Women in STEAM lecture series.

Tickets & Parking

Leadership Circle: $20*
Members: $25
Nonmembers: $30

Members: Please log in to your online Museum account to ensure access to discounted tickets. Your member discount will be reflected in your shopping cart.

Tickets limited to four per order.

Parking is available in the Museum's attached garage. Standard rates apply.

*To learn more about joining the Leadership Circle, please contact Kelly Federico, Annual Fund Manager, at 216.231.4600 x3360 or kfederico@cmnh.org.

About Bonnie Garmus

Bonnie Garmus is the author of Lessons in Chemistry, a number-one global bestseller and winner of over 15 national and international awards, including Barnes & Noble’s Book of the Year, Hay Festival’s Book of the Year, Goodreads Choice Award Debut of the Year, British Book Awards Author of the Year, Waterstones Author of the Year, the Nielsen Platinum Booksellers award, and many more. It was also selected by Queen Camilla for the Queen’s Reading Room and has been on the New York Times, Sunday Times, and Der Spiegel bestseller lists for nearly three years. Currently published in 43 territories, Lessons in Chemistry has sold more than 8 million copies.