Press Room

Shane Campbell-Staton and Arien Darby Join the Museum for The Science of Superman

As the latest installment in the Museum’s popular The Science Of...series, the lecture offers a fascinating blend of science, storytelling, and pop culture.

Posted October 27, 2025

Museum Receives IMLS Grant for Rare Books & Fine Art Collections

The $160,880 IMLS grant will support the second phase of a multi-year initiative to improve the conservation and accessibility of the Museum's Rare Books and Fine Art collections.

Posted October 15, 2025

Museum Welcomes Bestselling Author Bonnie Garmus for Conversations with Women in STEAM

Bonnie Garmus, bestselling author of the critically acclaimed Lessons in Chemistry, will join the Museum for an evening of storytelling, science and women’s empowerment.

Posted September 4, 2025

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