Press Room

New Analysis of Nanotyrannus Holotype at Museum Leads to Breakthrough in Decades-Old Dinosaur Debate

The true identity of the Cleveland skull has remained elusive—until now, thanks to a novel idea by Cleveland Museum of Natural History paleontologist, Dr. Caitlin Colleary.

Posted December 4, 2025

Cleveland Museum of Natural History Named a Contender for USA TODAY’s 10Best New Museums

For the first time, the Museum has been nominated for USA TODAY’s 2026 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards in the category of Best New Museum, recognizing the completion of its bold reimagining.

Posted November 26, 2025

“Snow” Much Fun: Museum Launches Two After-Hours Experiences this Winter

December brings the return of our flagship 21+ event, EPOCH Cleveland, plus the new winter series, Chill @ CMNH.

Posted November 19, 2025

Museum Astronomer Monica Marshall Included Among the 2025 Crain's Cleveland 40 Under 40 Class

This award celebrates outstanding young professionals from various industries and highlights dynamic leaders making a difference in our region.

Posted November 18, 2025

Big Screen Film, "Ohio: Wild at Heart," Narrated by Ohio Legend Archie Griffin arrives at the Museum

The film showcases the wild beauty of the Buckeye State in a trailblazing adventure across the state’s stunning parks and waterways.

Posted November 12, 2025

President & CEO Sonia Winner Honored Among Northeast Ohio’s 2025 Smart 50 Leaders

The annual awards recognize the top executives from 50 of Northeast Ohio’s smartest and most innovative organizations.

Posted November 6, 2025

Shane Campbell-Staton and Arien Darby Join the Museum for The Science of Superman

As the latest installment in the Museum’s popular The Science Of...series, the lecture offers a fascinating blend of science, storytelling, and pop culture.

Posted October 27, 2025

Museum Receives IMLS Grant for Rare Books & Fine Art Collections

The $160,880 IMLS grant will support the second phase of a multi-year initiative to improve the conservation and accessibility of the Museum's Rare Books and Fine Art collections.

Posted October 15, 2025

Museum Welcomes Bestselling Author Bonnie Garmus for Conversations with Women in STEAM

Bonnie Garmus, bestselling author of the critically acclaimed Lessons in Chemistry, will join the Museum for an evening of storytelling, science and women’s empowerment.

Posted September 4, 2025

Research Spotlight: Ancient Human Relatives Transported Stones Over Long Distances 600,000 Years Earlier Than Previously Thought

Museum curator Dr. Emma Finestone led a study published in Science Advances revealing that hominins transported stones over long distances 2.6 million years ago.

Posted August 15, 2025

Cleveland Museum of Natural History Included on Two America 250-Ohio Program Trails

The Museum is delighted to join other local organizations on the Ohio Air and Space Trail, as well as the Lake Erie to Ohio River Trail.

Posted August 14, 2025

Nobel Laureate Dr. Jennifer Doudna to Speak at the Museum's The Science of CRISPR

This conversation will explore Dr. Doudna’s groundbreaking development of CRISPR-Cas9 as a genome engineering technology and the ethical implications of genome editing for human biology.

Posted August 12, 2025