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Cleveland Museum of Natural History
History Museum, Science Museum, and Planetarium
University Circle, Cleveland
"The new outdoor animal exhibits are fantastic."(2 Tips)
"I really enjoyed the rocks and minerals exhibit."(2 Tips)
"Neat exhibits (loved the dinosaurs!)"(4 Tips)
"Definitely check out the Balto exhibit."(2 Tips)
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HISTORYJuly 19, 2010The Museum of Natural History was founded in 1920 & started out as a small wooden building on a public square. The rooms were crowded with various species of animals earning it the nickname “The Ark.”
K12 IncJune 20, 2011Did you know? The museum has more than 5 million artifacts and specimens, including the largest, most researched and published collection of modern human and non-human primate skeletons in the world
Lisa HillJuly 3, 2013Amazing. So many wonderful exhibits. Very family friendly. Be sure and get lunch in the cafe too. Very friendly employees and super yummy food.
The Ritz-CarltonAugust 29, 2016If you’re here at night, use the angled roof of the building to locate the North Star, or Polaris. Other stars appear to rotate around it.
The Ritz-Carlton ManagerAugust 29, 2016If you’re here at night, use the angled roof of the building to locate the North Star, or Polaris. Other stars appear to rotate around it.
Go see the gem room! Believe it or not, they most expensive rock they have in there is the moon rock from the Apollo 12 mission to the moon. #istilllovediamondsthemost
They do a nice job with birthday parties. We had one there for our daughter in 2010, and it was really nice! Good combination of fun and learning.- Beka LindemanSeptember 3, 2012Had a lot of fun here. Neat exhibits (loved the dinosaurs!) and the planetarium show was pretty cool and interactive. Glad we went.
Cleveland MagazineMay 15, 2012Balto, the Siberian husky sled dog made famous by Alaska's 1925 serum run, is part of the collection here. This summer, check out "Mythic Creatures: Dragons, Unicorns & Mermaids" through Aug. 12. Read more
If you have a large group, do NOT plan events on the weekend unless you get people there early. Stuff fills up too quickly.
Check out the history of food dinners! Amazing. They are in February, April, June and November
The Whales|Tohora exhibit is definitely a must-see. Stop in before January 27 to hear legends, touch whale bones, and crawl through a life-sized whale heart!
George LeeNovember 20, 2014Overshadowed by the art mueseum nearby but is well updated and has some cool exhibits. Enjoyed the face controlled mouse cursor demo
Georgios KaloutsakisAugust 2, 2013A great place for kids. Don't miss it. Try the exploring lab at the lower level.
Natalie ClarkSeptember 29, 2012The Cafe has good food. Try the Grilled Cheese w/bacon sandwich and/or combo. The Whales are coming October 20, 2012.
Took 3 trailer loads of new exhibit Worlds biggest dinosaurs
Christy CreativeFebruary 1, 2012They have everything from rocks and minerals, to fossils, to living animals!
ELS Language CentersMay 10, 2012Visit the Planetarium & Observatory for $4 to see the stars and planets!
Between 6 & 7 pm they feed the corals in the reef tank (Climate Change Exhibit)!
- The reef after dark .... fun for kids & adults alike!
Brylee TiuMarch 7, 2015The exhibits were ok. It's not DC, NYC or Chicago but at least it's something.
- Destination ClevelandAugust 10, 2010CMNH manages an onsite zoo with plants and animals native to Ohio accessible from inside the museum.
Mythic creatures exhibit coming soon! It looks really exciting!
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Cleveland Museum of Natural History
1 Wade Oval Dr (at East Blvd)
Cleveland, OH 44106
United States
Cleveland, OH 44106
United States
A natural history museum whose collections total more than four million specimens and include specimens of paleontology, zoology, archeology, mineralogy, ornithology, and a variety of other scientific subjects. Founded in 1920. Highlights include dinosaur bone and human skeleton collection.
Closed until 10:00 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Tue, Thu–Sat
- 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
- Wed
- 10:00 AM–10:00 PM
- Sun
- Noon–5:00 PM
(216) 231-4600
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"Has a wide variety, I recommend choosing where you want to go on the map instead of trying to see everything. My favorite is the armor room and Indian sculptures!"
Victoria S - 8.8
"It is a bit expensive, but worth it in my opinion. The gardens are fairly extensive, and the indoor habitats are lovely. I went during a tree house exhibit and that was super fun!"
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"The food on the Wednesday on the Oval is Great. Try some of Hopples farm or Euclid Tavern burgers"
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