Press Room

Explore our latest news and announcements. 

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

Posted September 24, 2022

Museum Appoints Two New Board Members

The Cleveland Museum of Natural History has welcomed two new members to its Board of Directors—Dr. Edward Barksdale and Jamie Lambo.

Posted September 20, 2022

Celebrate Autumn Equinox with Art & Astronomy

FRONT Cleveland Triennial for Contemporary Art, in partnership with the Cleveland Museum of Natural History, presents an artist talk and a family-friendly workshop inspired by artist Asad Raza’s...

Posted September 8, 2022

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Myles Garrett Named Community Science Ambassador

The Cleveland Museum of Natural History is pleased to announce that Myles Garrett, accomplished defensive end for the Cleveland Browns, will serve as the Museum’s first-ever Community Science...

Posted August 25, 2022

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IMLS Grants to Support Collections, Transformation

The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) recently awarded the Cleveland Museum of Natural History two Museums for America grants, totaling $475,160.

Posted August 18, 2022

Dr. Svenson Promoted to Chief Science Officer

The Cleveland Museum of Natural History announced today the promotion of Dr. Gavin Svenson to Chief Science Officer. Dr. Svenson assumes this newly created role as the Museum continues...

Posted August 10, 2022

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Jones Day Foundation Awards Museum $300,000 Grant

The Cleveland Museum of Natural History announced it has received a $300,000 grant from the Jones Day Foundation that will support its transformation project and educational programming.

Posted August 3, 2022

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Meet Atticus and Emmett

Two male North American river otters arrived at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History from Louisiana on May 11 and are acclimating to their new home in the Ralph Perkins II Wildlife Center...

Posted May 25, 2022

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Drs. Finestone & Sawchuk Join Anthropology Dept.

As part of the Cleveland Museum of Natural History’s $150-million campaign to transform its building, exhibitions, education programs, and community engagement...

Posted May 17, 2022

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Museum Receives $120,000 Grant From PNC Foundation

The Cleveland Museum of Natural History announced it has received a $120,000 grant from the PNC Foundation that will assist in the expansion and transformation of Smead Discovery Center...

Posted April 5, 2022

Mandel Foundation Awards Museum $3 Million

The Cleveland Museum of Natural History today announced a $3 million grant from the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Foundation, which will provide increased access to the Museum and support...

Posted January 13, 2022

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