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Museum Appoints New Board Member

The Cleveland Museum of Natural History has welcomed Dr. Kari Cunningham to its Board of Directors. Dr. Cunningham also serves as a member of the Museum’s Community Engagement Committee.

Posted February 10, 2023

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Dr. Finestone Published in Science Magazine

Roughly 2.9 million years ago, along the shores of Lake Victoria in Kenya, early human ancestors used some of the oldest stone tools ever found to butcher hippos and pound plant material, according...

Posted February 9, 2023

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Museum Welcomes All for Women in Science Day

The Cleveland Museum of Natural History is proud to celebrate International Day of Women and Girls in Science. On Saturday, February 11, the Museum’s women scientists will share stories of how they...

Posted February 7, 2023

Museum Receives Donation From Shafran Family

The Cleveland Museum of Natural History has received a $3 million gift from the children of Nathan and Fannye Shafran and their spouses that will support renovations and technological upgrades...

Posted February 2, 2023

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Museum Hosts Presentation by Dr. Edward Barksdale

The Cleveland Museum of Natural History is proud to host “Reflections From the Precipice of Hope,” a virtual presentation by Dr. Edward M. Barksdale Jr., on Thursday, February 23, at 6:30pm.

Posted February 1, 2023

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Museum Announces Summer Camp Offerings

This summer, on-site summer camps return to the Cleveland Museum of Natural History. Registration for two unique camp experiences is now open to the public.

Posted January 13, 2023

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Discovery Day Returns to the Museum

On Monday, January 16, 2023, the Cleveland Museum of Natural History will welcome all guests, free of charge, in celebration of Discovery Day.

Posted January 9, 2023

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Enjoy Reduced Admission to the Museum

Effective immediately, the Cleveland Museum of Natural History is reducing general admission prices for all guests to $10 per adult and $7 per youth, senior, or college student.

Posted January 3, 2023

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Museum Enters Next Phase of Transformation

The Cleveland Museum of Natural History continues to evolve into a transformed museum, slated for completion in 2024, while staying open through every step in the process.

Posted December 1, 2022

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Museum Named to Give 200 List

The Cleveland Museum of Natural History is proud to be included in Cleveland Magazine's GIVE Cleveland 200 List of 2023!

Posted December 1, 2022

Google Arts & Culture Celebrates Cleveland

Today Google and the Mayor of Cleveland announced the company is partnering with 18 world-class Cleveland institutions to bring the city’s culture...

Posted November 18, 2022

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Meenakshi Sharma Assumes New Leadership Role

The Cleveland Museum of Natural History announced the promotion of Meenakshi Sharma to Senior Vice President & Chief Strategy Officer. In her expanded role, Sharma will oversee and lead...

Posted October 20, 2022

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