At the Cleveland Museum of Natural History, we believe that discovery starts with you. Explore our exhibits, meet our wild animals, take a hike, join a class—all while creating meaningful memories.
We make science relatable by cultivating your curiosity. When you visit the Museum, you’ll have the opportunity to delve deep into the past in our dinosaur hall, discover the outer reaches of the Universe in the Shafran Planetarium, and experience natural wonders in outdoor galleries. Children can experience hands-on learning in Smead Discovery Center, where the motto is "please touch!" Traveling exhibits bring the world to Cleveland with an ever-changing variety of new subjects to explore.
Beyond the Museum campus, we protect more than 11,000 acres through our Natural Areas Program. Each preserve harbors at least one unique natural community, including hardwood forest, Lake Erie island, fossil dune ridge, marsh, swamp, and glacial wetland. Together, these areas represent the remarkable biological diversity that was once widespread throughout the region, and now serve as educational and scientific resources. Our naturalist-led hikes and classes provide access to a wild Ohio you may never have imagined.
Sure, maybe you saw Meep when you last visited the Museum, but …
Sure, maybe you saw Meep when you last visited the Museum, but did you know Red-tailed Hawks are migratory birds? Find out how our animal experts care for these fascinating migrators year-round at the Museum! Worksheets available for grades 1-5, 6-12, and all ages.
Check out the Museum’s entomology research lab with Associate Curator of Invertebrate …
Check out the Museum’s entomology research lab with Associate Curator of Invertebrate Zoology Dr. Nicole Gunter and find out how the Museum protects this huge collection of some of our smallest specimens. Worksheet available for grades 5-6.
Did you know most of the animals in the Perkins Wildlife Center …
Did you know most of the animals in the Perkins Wildlife Center are predators? Join our wildlife experts as they give you an inside look at the tools of predation. In this week's episode, we'll travel up the food chain to learn about heightened senses, unique physical adaptations, and the interesting dietary preferences of our amazing predators.
How do we know Lucy, the famous Australopithecus afarensis specimen and one …
How do we know Lucy, the famous Australopithecus afarensis specimen and one of our hominin ancestors, walked upright? Experimental archaeologist Mark Kollecker answers this question as he walks us through the Museum’s Human Origins Gallery. Worksheet available for grades 5-12.
Harvey Webster, Chief Wildlife Officer for the Cleveland Museum of Natural History, …
Harvey Webster, Chief Wildlife Officer for the Cleveland Museum of Natural History, shares information about the turkey vulture. Worksheets available for grades PreK-K and 1-2.
Assistant Curator of Vertebrate Zoology Roberta Muehlheim shows us some of her …
Assistant Curator of Vertebrate Zoology Roberta Muehlheim shows us some of her favorite skeletons in this fascinating collection and talks about her important research in conserving amphibian populations in Ohio. Worksheet available for grades 5-6.
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