Press Room

Museum Welcomes Four New Members to Board of Directors

The Museum is pleased to announce the appointment of four new members to its Board of Directors: Joshua J. Haney, AIA, Anne E. Holmes, Amanda J. Martinsek, and Anthony Panzica, P.E.

Posted April 6, 2026

The Museum and Kent State Present ‘Fashion & Feather,’ a Cross-Disciplinary Exhibition

The exhibition brings together historic fashion, ornithological specimens, cultural objects and contemporary student designs to examine the complex relationship between people and the natural world.

Posted March 30, 2026

Lake Erie Community Grant to Advance the Museum's Mentor Marsh Restoration

A $750,000 grant from the Ohio Lake Erie Commission will support the continued restoration of the Museum's Mentor Marsh State Nature Preserve, one of the region’s most important coastal wetlands.

Posted March 27, 2026

Chris Riddle Joins the Museum as its Chief Digital Information Officer

In his new role, he will oversee the Museum’s Information Technology department and serve as a key member of the institution’s senior leadership team.

Posted January 29, 2026

The Museum's Buckeye Chuck Prepares for his 47th Annual Groundhog's Day Forecast

This year, the legendary marmot will make his grand emergence at the Marion County Fairgrounds, where fans can gather in person to witness the moment Ohio’s seasonal fate is sealed!

Posted January 28, 2026

A Summer of Science Awaits: Museum Opens 2026 Camp Registration

Get ready to dig in, explore, and let curiosity run wild! Registration for the Museum's 2026 Summer Camp program opened to the public on Friday, January 16.

Posted January 26, 2026

The Museum Presents The Science of Influence with Alexis Nikole Nelson

The program will discuss Nelson's background in environmental science and theater, and how she uses both to inspire audiences to become citizen scientists.

Posted January 22, 2026

Cleveland Museum of Natural History Finishes Top 5 in USA TODAY’s 10Best New Museums

For the first time, the Cleveland Museum of Natural History finished #4 overall in USA TODAY’s 2026 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards.

Posted January 21, 2026

Research Spotlight: Groundbreaking discovery reveals Africa’s oldest cremation pyre and complex ritual practices

Museum Curator Dr. Elizabeth Sawchuk co-led a new study published in Science Advances revealing the earliest evidence of cremation in Africa.

Posted January 1, 2026

Museum Board Chair Susan Donlan named one of Smart Business Magazine's 2025 Pillar Award honorees

The Pillar Award for Community Service was developed by Smart Business to honor businesses and individuals dedicated to making Northeast Ohio a better place to live.

Posted December 23, 2025

President & CEO Sonia Winner Named a Crain’s Cleveland Business Notable Leader in Sustainability and a 2026 YWCA Women of Achievement Honoree

Thanks to Winner's leadership, the Museum design not only reflects its mission, but also serves as an example of sustainability throughout our region.

Posted December 18, 2025

Dr. Emma Finestone awarded an Early Career Researcher Paper Prize by The Journal of Human Evolution

The prize aims to inspire and recognize outstanding research in paleoanthropology and related fields by those in the beginning stages of their career.

Posted December 18, 2025