Press Room

Explore our latest news and announcements. 

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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