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Experience an extraordinary new adventure.

Join us for the Grand Opening of the Cleveland Museum of Natural History on December 15, 2024! Explore reimagined spaces and uncover your place in the extraordinary story of life on Earth. Starting December 15, tickets will be available at full price, so be sure to secure your spot for this unforgettable adventure.

Get Discounted Admission When You Purchase in Advance

In addition to ensuring a smooth arrival experience, purchasing your tickets in advance gets you a $3 discount on all general admission tickets! This discount is reflected in the ticket options below. Both members and nonmembers can reserve or purchase tickets online or by calling 216.231.4600.

A general admission ticket will give you access to: 

• Larry Sears and Sally Zlotnick Sears Dynamic Earth Wing
• Evolving Life Wing
• Ames Family Curiosity Center
• Smead Discovery Center—Presented by PNC
• Thelma and Kent H. Smith Environmental Courtyard 
• Ralph Perkins II Wildlife Center & Woods Garden—Presented by KeyBank 
• Corning Gallery

Upgrade your ticket to an All-Access Pass to enjoy a show in the Nathan and Fannye Shafran Planetarium and unlimited 3D movies in Murch Auditorium.

Methods of payment

The Museum is now cashless. As of August 1, 2024, the Cleveland Museum of Natural History is providing a cashless experience for transactions in the parking garage, at admissions, and in Origins Café. The Museum Store still accepts cash.

Upon arrival at the Museum, visitors may choose from the following cashless payment options: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, or Discover. Visitors may also purchase tickets for Museum admission online.

For those who prefer to pay in cash, a reverse ATM is available in the Museum’s coatroom, accessible via the Visitor Hall. This kiosk allows you to convert cash into a prepaid Mastercard debit card at no additional cost. Your prepaid card can be used for all cashless Museum transactions, and for purchases made outside of the Museum anywhere Mastercard is accepted.

Free and discounted admission

Admission to the Museum’s Visitor Hall is always free. For full access to the Museum, we offer several options to reduce or eliminate the cost of admission.

Free Sunday admission for Cleveland and East Cleveland residents

Every Sunday, residents can enjoy free admission through the Jack, Joseph, and Morton Mandel Community Days. To receive free entry, reserve tickets online and present proof of residency at the Welcome Desk on your visit.

Proof of residency can be any of the following:  

• A current Ohio driver's license or state ID with a City of Cleveland or East Cleveland address 
• Utility bill or bank statement with a City of Cleveland or East Cleveland address  
• Medical insurance statement with a City of Cleveland or East Cleveland address  
• Lease agreement or mortgage statement with a City of Cleveland or East Cleveland address  
• Paystub or W2 with a City of Cleveland or East Cleveland address 

Museums for All $1 Tickets

Participants in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) can show their SNAP EBT (electronic benefit transfer) card to receive $1 admission for up to four guests. Reserved tickets are required. Ticket holders will be asked to present their SNAP EBT card at the Welcome Desk. The Museums for All initiative is sponsored locally by Paul Lincoln and Kathy Toderick.

Group Rates

Groups of 12 or more can enjoy special rates with two weeks' notice. One payment is required in advance. For group arrangements, contact 216.231.4600 x3705 or email groupsales@cmnh.org.