CLEVELAND, OH—November 14, 2024—Mark your calendars! This December, the Cleveland Museum of Natural History will unveil a museum experience unlike any other. All-new, immersive exhibits will invite visitors of all ages to discover their connection to the natural world—from Ohio's ancient past to the farthest reaches of our galaxy. Grand Opening celebrations will continue throughout the weekend of December 13–15, 2024, with three exciting events:
Epoch: A Party for the Ages | Friday, December 13
The Grand Opening party that everyone will be buzzing about! Join the Museum for an after-hours event featuring DJ @MICK, who has performed for A-listers like Jay-Z and LeBron James. This ticketed 21+ party will allow you to celebrate and explore the Museum before its public unveiling while enjoying drinks, dancing, and late-night bites. Don’t miss your chance to party like a VIP!
Tickets are $35 and include one drink ticket, plus appetizers. Doors open at 7pm.
Members-Only Preview Day | Saturday, December 14
An exclusive opportunity for members to experience the newly transformed Museum before its public opening. Sponsored by DLR Group, this all-day event will allow valued members to explore reimagined exhibits, chat with Museum scientists, and enjoy family-friendly activities in the Museum’s Visitor Hall.
Not a member yet? Explore the Museum's enhanced membership levels.
Public Grand Opening | Sunday, December 15
All are welcome as the Museum opens its doors to the community and celebrates its official Grand Opening. Inviting the public to explore completely reimagined exhibits and more than 375,000 square feet of new and transformed spaces, this all-day celebration will offer immersive encounters with science and nature.
General admission tickets are now available. Doors open at 10am and the event ends at 7pm.
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 more than 5 million 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.
Media Contact:
Samantha Guenther
External Communications Manager, Marketing & Communications
Cleveland Museum of Natural History
Office: 216.231.4600 x3432
Mobile: 440.429.2902
sguenther@cmnh.org
