Press Room

Explore our latest news and announcements. 

IMLS Grants to Support Collections, Transformation

The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) 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 the promotion of Dr. Gavin Svenson to Chief Science Officer.

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

The Cleveland Museum of Natural History has welcomed two new male North American river otters to the Ralph Perkins II Wildlife Center & Woods Garden—Presented by KeyBank.

Posted May 25, 2022

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Drs. Finestone & Sawchuk Join Anthropology Department

The Cleveland Museum of Natural History has welcomed two new curators to its interdisciplinary team of scientists.

Posted May 17, 2022

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Museum Receives $120,000 Grant from PNC Foundation

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

Posted April 5, 2022

Mandel Foundation Awards Museum $3 Million

The Museum announced a $3 million grant from the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Foundation, which will provide increased Museum access and support the development of a new community space.

Posted January 13, 2022

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New Board Members Join in Midst of Transformation

The Cleveland Museum of Natural History has welcomed four new members to its Board of Directors.

Posted December 23, 2021

Maintaining a Safe and Healthy Environment

The Cleveland Museum of Natural History has finalized the implementation of its employment policy that all staff be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, and has achieved 99% vaccination.

Posted December 2, 2021

Museum Offers $1 Admission for SNAP Participants

Beginning today, the Cleveland Museum of Natural History will offer $1 admission for participants in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

Posted November 16, 2021

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100 Years of Discovery Exhibit Opens November 26

The Cleveland Museum of Natural History will debut its newest exhibit, 100 Years of Discovery: A Museum’s Past, Present & Future, to the public on November 26, 2021.

Posted November 4, 2021

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Survey Explores Scientific Literacy

A new national poll sponsored by the Cleveland Museum of Natural History and conducted by the Marist Poll reveals that a vast majority of Americans think public understanding of science is necessary.

Posted September 15, 2021

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