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Museum Earns International Recognition, Named One of the World’s Most Beautiful Museums by Prix Versailles

The Museum was named to the 2025 World’s Most Beautiful Museums List by the prestigious Prix Versailles, a global architecture and design award program held annually at UNESCO since 2015.

Posted May 5, 2025

Museum Named Overall Winner of Cleveland 2030 District's Green Building Challenge

The Green Building Challenge recognizes outstanding new construction and renovation projects throughout Northeast Ohio that demonstrate innovation and a commitment to high-performance building design.

Posted April 24, 2025

Stunning Images Unveiled as Wildlife Photographer of the Year Arrives from the Natural History Museum in London

The world-renowned exhibition features exceptional images that capture fascinating animal behavior, spectacular species and the breathtaking diversity of the natural world.

Posted April 21, 2025

Museum Named 2024 Institution of the Year by Ohio Museums Association

This prestigious award recognizes outstanding institutional accomplishments in the field of Ohio museums.

Posted April 4, 2025

Museum Researchers Propose New Hypothesis for the Origin of Stone Tools

How did the production of stone tools—called "knapping"—start?

Posted March 20, 2025

Museum Highlighted as Cleveland Landmark in National Geographic's Top 10 List of Family Travel Destinations

Cleveland is featured as one of the best places for "family-friendly U.S. vacations," with a spotlight on the Museum's transformation and expansion.

Posted March 20, 2025

Stardust: An Immersive Music Experience Debuts in the Museum's Shafran Planetarium

Show dates run from Tuesday, March 25 to Sunday, March 30, with two daily performances at 1pm and 5pm.

Posted March 6, 2025

Museum Introduces Exciting New Programs and Events—Including The Science of Climate Change with Bill Nye

Alongside reimagined galleries and exhibits, the transformed Cleveland Museum of Natural History has debuted an exciting array of brand-new event series.

Posted January 30, 2025

Museum Announces Expansion of the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Community Days

The expansion will include an additional free day and invite five more inner-ring Cleveland communities to enjoy free admission on both Saturdays and Sundays.

Posted December 19, 2024

Museum Reveals Once-in-a-Lifetime Transformation and Invites All to Explore Reimagined Exhibits

New exhibits, spaces, and architecture place visitors at the center of the experience—presenting a bold new model for natural history museums worldwide.

Posted December 13, 2024

Museum Solidifies Sustainability Commitment with Highest U.S. Green Building Achievement

The Cleveland Museum of Natural History, designed by DLR Group, is the first museum in the U.S. to earn Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)v4 BD+C NC Platinum certification.

Posted December 5, 2024

Meenakshi Sharma Honored Among Smart Business Magazine's Smart 50

This award honors the top executives of the 50 smartest companies in Northeast Ohio, highlighting their ability to effectively build and lead successful organizations.

Posted November 22, 2024