Press Room

Explore our latest news and announcements. 

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 Building Design and Construction.

Posted December 5, 2024

museum-solidifies-sustainability-commitment-with-highest-us-green-building-achievement

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

meenakshi-sharma-honored-among-smart-business-magazines-smart-50

Dr. Elizabeth "Ebeth" Sawchuk Recognized as Crain's 40 Under 40 Honoree

This award honors exceptional young professionals across diverse industries and highlights dynamic leaders who are making an impact on our region.

Posted November 19, 2024

dr-elizabeth-ebeth-sawchuk-recognized-as-crains-40-under-40-honoree

Museum Welcomes Two New Animal Ambassadors to the Ralph Perkins II Wildlife Center & Woods Garden—Presented by KeyBank

Seeing double? The Museum is excited to incorporate another red fox and raccoon into its outdoor habitats.

Posted November 18, 2024

museum-welcomes-two-new-animal-ambassadors-to-the-ralph-perkins-ii-wildlife-center-woods-gardenpresented-by-keybank

Museum Partners with Kent State Experimental Archaeology Lab to Explore Stone-Age Technology

After decades of exchanging resources and ideas, the collaboration between the Museum and Kent State University continues with their state-of-the-art Experimental Archaeology Lab.

Posted November 15, 2024

museum-partners-with-kent-state-experimental-archaeology-lab-to-explore-stone-age-technology

University Circle Inc. Award Honors Sonia Winner

Cleveland Museum of Natural History’s President and CEO, Sonia Winner, has been recognized with the Stephanie Tubbs Jones Neighborhood Leadership Award by University Circle, Inc (UCI).

Posted October 18, 2024

university-circle-inc-award-honors-sonia-winner

Research Spotlight: Museum Awarded NSF Grant

The Cleveland Museum of Natural History has been awarded a $307K collaborative grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) that will support human origins research.

Posted October 17, 2024

research-spotlight-museum-awarded-nsf-grant

Join the Museum for Two Spooktacular Events

This month, visitors of all ages will have a BOO-last with the return of two Museum favorites—Think & Drink with the Extinct and the family-friendly Owls & Howls.

Posted October 3, 2024

join-the-museum-for-two-spooktacular-events

2024 Membership Updates

As we put the finishing touches on our reimagined Museum, we are refreshing our membership program to simplify plans for members and provide you with the best value. These new levels are designed...

Posted October 1, 2024

2024-membership-updates

Museum Appoints Susan Donlan as New Board Chair

The Cleveland Museum of Natural History is proud to announce the appointment of Susan Donlan as the newest Chair of its Board of Directors. Donlan steps into this role after serving more than four...

Posted September 27, 2024

museum-appoints-susan-donlan-as-new-board-chair

Research Spotlight: Museum Awarded NEH Grant

This month, the Cleveland Museum of Natural History was awarded a $350,000 grant from the National Endowment for Humanities (NEH) to support the sustainable preservation of the Museum’s critical...

Posted August 30, 2024

research-spotlight-museum-awarded-neh-grant

Museum Hosts Free Recital Series with CIM Students

On Wednesday, Aug. 28, CIM announced that beginning in September and continuing through November, students will present Museum Melodies, a new series of free noontime recitals at the Cleveland Muse...

Posted August 28, 2024

museum-hosts-free-recital-series-with-cim-students
of 7