Press Room

Museum Named 2024 Institution of the Year by Ohio Museums Association

This prestigious award recognizes outstanding institutional accomplishments in the field of Ohio museums.

Posted April 4, 2025

Museum Researchers Propose New Hypothesis for the Origin of Stone Tools

How did the production of stone tools—called "knapping"—start?

Posted March 20, 2025

Museum Highlighted as Cleveland Landmark in National Geographic's Top 10 List of Family Travel Destinations

Cleveland is featured as one of the best places for "family-friendly U.S. vacations," with a spotlight on the Museum's transformation and expansion.

Posted March 20, 2025

Stardust: An Immersive Music Experience Debuts in the Museum's Shafran Planetarium

Show dates run from Tuesday, March 25 to Sunday, March 30, with two daily performances at 1pm and 5pm.

Posted March 6, 2025

Museum Introduces Exciting New Programs and Events—Including The Science of Climate Change with Bill Nye

Alongside reimagined galleries and exhibits, the transformed Cleveland Museum of Natural History has debuted an exciting array of brand-new event series.

Posted January 30, 2025

Museum Announces Expansion of the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Community Days

The expansion will include an additional free day and invite five more inner-ring Cleveland communities to enjoy free admission on both Saturdays and Sundays.

Posted December 19, 2024

Museum Reveals Once-in-a-Lifetime Transformation and Invites All to Explore Reimagined Exhibits

New exhibits, spaces, and architecture place visitors at the center of the experience—presenting a bold new model for natural history museums worldwide.

Posted December 13, 2024

Museum Solidifies Sustainability Commitment with Highest U.S. Green Building Achievement

The Cleveland Museum of Natural History, designed by DLR Group, is the first museum in the U.S. to earn Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)v4 BD+C NC Platinum certification.

Posted December 5, 2024

Meenakshi Sharma Honored Among Smart Business Magazine's Smart 50

This award honors the top executives of the 50 smartest companies in Northeast Ohio, highlighting their ability to effectively build and lead successful organizations.

Posted November 22, 2024

Dr. Elizabeth "Ebeth" Sawchuk Recognized as Crain's 40 Under 40 Honoree

This award honors exceptional young professionals across diverse industries and highlights dynamic leaders who are making an impact on our region.

Posted November 19, 2024

Museum Welcomes Two New Animal Ambassadors to the Ralph Perkins II Wildlife Center & Woods Garden—Presented by KeyBank

Seeing double? The Cleveland Museum of Natural History is excited to incorporate another red fox and raccoon into its outdoor habitats.

Posted November 18, 2024

Museum Partners with Kent State Experimental Archaeology Lab to Explore Stone Age Technology

After decades of exchanging resources and ideas, the collaboration between the Museum and Kent State University continues with the university's state-of-the-art Experimental Archaeology Lab.

Posted November 15, 2024