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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

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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

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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

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