Press Room

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

Museum President & CEO Sonia Winner Selected to Join In Counsel with Women

Winner joins In Counsel with Women, an exclusive organization comprising top women executives and leaders from across Northeast Ohio.

Posted July 24, 2025

Museum Staff Members Honored for Excellence in Scientific Research and Finance

The Cleveland Museum of Natural History is proud to celebrate the outstanding achievements of two of its staff members, whose recent local honors highlight their leadership and dedication.

Posted July 21, 2025

Museum Announces New Board Appointment and Leadership Recognition

The Cleveland Museum of Natural History is proud to share two exciting updates that reflect the impact of its leadership—both on its Board of Directors and on its executive team.

Posted June 26, 2025

Museum Selected as the "Best Museum to Visit with Your Family" by the Northeast Ohio Parent Choice Awards

These awards gather opinions from local parents on everything family-friendly in the region, highlighting the top destinations for families in Northeast Ohio.

Posted June 17, 2025

Museum's Transformation Project Honored at NAIOP’s Annual Awards of Excellence

The Museum's architectural partner, DLR Group, has been honored with 2024 Architectural Design Project of the Year and Interior Design Project of the Year.

Posted May 27, 2025

Museum's Expertise Highlighted in PBS Documentary Series Bugs That Rule the World

The new series airs Wednesdays, May 7–28, at 10pm ET on PBS (check local listings), PBS.org, and the PBS app.

Posted May 19, 2025

Museum Earns International Recognition, Named One of the World’s Most Beautiful Museums by Prix Versailles

The Museum was named to the 2025 World’s Most Beautiful Museums List by the prestigious Prix Versailles, a global architecture and design award program held annually at UNESCO since 2015.

Posted May 5, 2025

Museum Named Overall Winner of Cleveland 2030 District's Green Building Challenge

The Green Building Challenge recognizes outstanding new construction and renovation projects throughout Northeast Ohio that demonstrate innovation and a commitment to high-performance building design.

Posted April 24, 2025

Stunning Images Unveiled as Wildlife Photographer of the Year Arrives from the Natural History Museum in London

The world-renowned exhibition features exceptional images that capture fascinating animal behavior, spectacular species and the breathtaking diversity of the natural world.

Posted April 21, 2025