Press Room

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

Museum Welcomes Ira Flatow for the Art of Science Communication

This special event invites audiences to explore how science can be made accessible, engaging, and meaningful through storytelling, media, and public dialogue.

Posted December 15, 2025

Research Spotlight: New Analysis of Nanotyrannus Holotype at Museum Leads to Breakthrough in Decades-Old Dinosaur Debate

The true identity of the Cleveland skull has remained elusive—until now, thanks to a novel idea by Cleveland Museum of Natural History paleontologist, Dr. Caitlin Colleary.

Posted December 4, 2025

Cleveland Museum of Natural History Named a Contender for USA TODAY’s 10Best New Museums

For the first time, the Museum has been nominated for USA TODAY’s 2026 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards in the category of Best New Museum, recognizing the completion of its bold reimagining.

Posted November 26, 2025

“Snow” Much Fun: Museum Launches Two After-Hours Experiences this Winter

December brings the return of our flagship 21+ event, EPOCH Cleveland, plus the new winter series, Chill @ CMNH.

Posted November 19, 2025

Museum Astronomer Monica Marshall Included Among the 2025 Crain's Cleveland 40 Under 40 Class

This award celebrates outstanding young professionals from various industries and highlights dynamic leaders making a difference in our region.

Posted November 18, 2025

Big Screen Film, "Ohio: Wild at Heart," Narrated by Ohio Legend Archie Griffin arrives at the Museum

The film showcases the wild beauty of the Buckeye State in a trailblazing adventure across the state’s stunning parks and waterways.

Posted November 12, 2025

President & CEO Sonia Winner Honored Among Northeast Ohio’s 2025 Smart 50 Leaders

The annual awards recognize the top executives from 50 of Northeast Ohio’s smartest and most innovative organizations.

Posted November 6, 2025