Press Room

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

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

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

Museum Appoints Two New Board Members

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

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 workshop inspired by a public sculpture by Asad Raza.

Posted September 8, 2022

Myles Garrett Named Community Science Ambassador

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

Posted August 25, 2022

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

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

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

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

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