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Museum Appoints Susan Donlan as New Board Chair

The Cleveland Museum of Natural History is proud to announce the appointment of Susan Donlan as the newest Chair of its Board of Directors. Donlan steps into this role after serving more than four...

Posted September 27, 2024

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Research Spotlight: Museum Awarded NEH Grant

This month, the Cleveland Museum of Natural History was awarded a $350,000 grant from the National Endowment for Humanities (NEH) to support the sustainable preservation of the Museum’s critical...

Posted August 30, 2024

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Museum Hosts Free Recital Series with CIM Students

On Wednesday, Aug. 28, CIM announced that beginning in September and continuing through November, students will present Museum Melodies, a new series of free noontime recitals at the Cleveland Muse...

Posted August 28, 2024

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Museum Otters Featured on Cleveland Magazine Cover

We are excited to announce that the Museum's river otters—specifically Atticus—were featured on the September cover of Cleveland Magazine. The issue focuses on a "collection of tales and tidbits...

Posted August 28, 2024

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Museum Astronomers Honored in Local Publication

This month, these Museum scientists were recognized at an event for Who’s Who in Black Cleveland, highlighting the Black leaders who are shaping Cleveland’s future.

Posted August 2, 2024

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Achieving Equitable Genomics Research in Africa

Today, the American Journal of Human Genetics published a perspective piece on the need for an equitable and inclusive future for DNA and ancient DNA (aDNA) research in Africa.

Posted July 11, 2024

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Destiny Thomas Named 2024 She Leads 100 Honoree

This month, the Museum was proud to celebrate Astronomer Destiny Thomas, who was named a 2024 She Leads 100 honoree by the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc.

Posted June 27, 2024

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Sonia Winner Named 2024 Women of Note Honoree

This year, Crain’s Cleveland Business named Sonia Winner, President & CEO of the Cleveland Museum of Natural History, one of its 2024 Women of Note.

Posted June 17, 2024

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Museum Hosts Special Chairing Ceremony

On Thursday, June 13, 2024, the Cleveland Museum of Natural History hosted a special chairing ceremony—its first in 21 years—recognizing Associate Curator Dr. Emma Finestone as the Museum's inaugur...

Posted June 14, 2024

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Get Groovy at Think & Drink With the Extinct

Party like it’s 1974! Join the Cleveland Museum of Natural History on Thursday, June 20 for a special retro edition of Think & Drink with the Extinct: Get Groovy with Lucy.

Posted May 30, 2024

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Museum Launches Out-of-this-World Experiences

This summer, gravitate towards the Cleveland Museum of Natural History for hands-on celestial programming designed for the whole family!

Posted May 28, 2024

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Museum Featured in the New York Times

The Cleveland Museum of Natural History was recently featured in The New York Times’ April 2024 special museum edition, which aims to highlight institutions that...

Posted April 30, 2024

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