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Explore our latest news and announcements. 

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 planetarium renovations and 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

Google is partnering with 18 world-class Cleveland institutions to bring the city’s culture online on its Google Arts & Culture platform and app.

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.

Posted October 20, 2022

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Dr. Finestone Publishes New Research in PLOS One

A new study led by Dr. Emma Finestone, Assistant Curator of Human Origins, identifies the interior of Central Asia as a key route for some of the earliest hominin migrations across Asia.

Posted October 2, 2022

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Owls & Howls and Evening Hours!

This fall, the Cleveland Museum of Natural History continues to offer fun programming for guests of all ages with the return of Owls & Howls and evening hours on Fridays.

Posted September 30, 2022

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Museum Releases New Strategic Plan

The Cleveland Museum of Natural History has released its new strategic plan, Where Science & Imagination Meet.

Posted September 24, 2022

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