CLEVELAND, OH—October 3, 2024—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. Dust off your costumes, break out your magical dance moves, and assemble your spooky squad!
Think & Drink with the Extinct: Monster Bash on Thursday, October 24 The time has come for an evening of wicked fun at Think & Drink with the Extinct: Monster Bash—a 21+ event where science and nature meet the supernatural. Grab a libation and join Museum curators for lively chats featuring spooky animal adaptations, the science behind monster myths, and the true tale of Gigantopithecus—the largest ape that ever existed. Once night falls, we’ll turn our gazes to the stars with Museum astronomers in the Thelma and Kent H. Smith Environmental Courtyard and learn what’s lurking in the night sky (weather permitting).
If you’re a Museum member, you’ll also get access to an exclusive lounge featuring an up-close look at some of the Museum’s most important fossil hominin casts with Dr. Ebeth Sawchuk, Associate Curator of Human Evolution, plus Halloween-inspired refreshments. Learn more about memberships. We’re excited to welcome several sensational partners to Monster Bash, including:
Owls & Howls on Saturday, October 26 & Sunday, October 27 Gather your family and friends for a wildly fun time during the Museum’s weekend event for all ages, Owls & Howls. This two-day celebration will feature themed crafts and activities inspired by local wildlife, special demonstrations with the Museum’s animal ambassadors, and fun photo opportunities. Come dressed in your coolest costume and enjoy trick-or-treating throughout the Museum! All activities are included with general admission.
About the Cleveland Museum of Natural History Transformation Project
The Cleveland Museum of Natural History’s $150 million transformation project is an unprecedented reinvention that will align the Museum’s architecture with its mission of instilling a passion for nature and science in all learners. The Transforming the World of Discovery campaign has raised $147 million for this project, which will expand the Museum's building to more than 375,000 square feet and its outdoor visitor areas to more than 2 acres. The transformation project aims to broaden community access and help all stakeholders understand their connection with the natural world and the relevance of science to their daily lives. The latest milestone in this project was the opening in October 2023 of a welcoming new Visitor Hall, a free community space that showcases eight of the Museum’s most iconic objects and specimens. This dramatic, 15,000-square-foot gallery features ceilings that soar to 21 feet and stunning new exhibits placed along the Douglas McCreery and Dr. Laurie McCreery Timeline of the Earth, which marks key events in the history of the Universe. Slated for completion in late 2024, the Museum’s transformation encompasses a complete reimagining of the Museum campus and all its exhibits. Pioneering a new model for natural history museums, the redesigned exhibits will highlight the Museum’s world-class assets while reflecting its role as a trusted community resource. The Museum appreciates the generous support from community members, corporations, foundations, and government grants that has helped to make this transformation a reality.
About the Cleveland Museum of Natural History
The Cleveland Museum of Natural History illuminates the world around us and inspires visitors to engage with the natural forces that shape their lives. Since its founding in 1920, the Museum has pioneered scientific research to advance knowledge across diverse fields of study and used its outstanding collections, which encompass millions of artifacts and specimens, to deepen the public’s understanding of the dynamic connections between humans and nature. Through its Natural Areas Program, the Museum stewards more than 12,000 acres of protected ecosystems across northern Ohio. A community gathering place, educational center, and research institution, the Museum is a vital resource that serves Cleveland and the nation. For more information, visit CMNH.org.
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Cleveland Museum of Natural History
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