Made for Discovery: A Visual History of the Museum
Follow along on a visual journey to see how the Museum has evolved over the years—from a two-room building to a 375,000-square-foot campus!
Posted May 29, 2025
Follow along on a visual journey to see how the Museum has evolved over the years—from a two-room building to a 375,000-square-foot campus!
Posted May 29, 2025
Spring bird migration is officially underway in northern Ohio. Learn about notable sightings this spring and tools that help you track migration in real time!
Posted April 24, 2025
At the Cleveland Museum of Natural History—and in your own backyard—there are countless ways to celebrate, protect, explore, and deepen your connection to the Earth.
Posted April 10, 2025
The addition of the Ruez tract will help to protect an important forest habitat that supports a threatened species.
Posted March 13, 2025
During a trip to Kenya this winter, Drs. Finestone and Colleary combined interdisciplinary research with international collaborations—and made surprising finds along the way.
Posted February 13, 2025
Millions of years ago, the tropical sea that covered Ohio was dominated by a fierce armored fish. Today, that apex predator has come to life through new Museum exhibits.
Posted February 7, 2025
A medical crisis. A perilous winter journey. The record-breaking dogsled relay that saved lives. A century after the Great Serum Run of 1925, Balto’s story continues to inspire.
Posted January 23, 2025
You don't always have to be a scientist to participate in scientific research. Learn how citizen science invites community members to contribute—and explore ways to get started!
Posted January 17, 2025
What does it take to make a museum sustainable? Learn how our new architecture puts sustainability front and center—and how these features helped us achieve LEED Platinum.
Posted January 10, 2025
With its recent updates, this septuagenarian sauropod illustrates how even a fossil from the past can keep up with modern trends (in science, that is).
Posted December 20, 2024
The fall and winter months offer unique opportunities for birders looking to add to their lists in the Cleveland area.
Posted November 27, 2024
Fifty years ago, scientists discovered Lucy—one of the most iconic fossil hominins ever found. Today, she continues to shape our understanding of what it means to be human.
Posted November 24, 2024