Cleveland Museum of Natural History

Category: Natural history museum

Address: 1 Wade Oval Dr, Cleveland, OH 44106, USA

Phone: +12162314600

Opening hours

Sunday: 10AM–5PM

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: 10AM–5PM

Wednesday: 10AM–5PM

Thursday: 10AM–5PM

Friday: 10AM–5PM

Saturday: 10AM–5PM

Reviews

Robert Duggan

Oct 27, 2022

Terrific museum. High quality exhibits ,informative staff,nice outdoor animal exhibit πŸ‘πŸ‘

page scheuvront

Oct 22, 2022

We went and we loved it, you have to buy tickets before. BUT THEY HAVE A QR CODE OUTSIDE THE DOOR! made it very easy to buy tickets, our other plans got cancelled so we went here! And I'm very happy I did. It was fun to see the live animals and the different displays. It's a lot bigger then I thought it was! Worth the money great for kids

Bob Mcgann

Oct 21, 2022

Friendly staff, great exhibits, a wonderful Ohio resource. Free on Sundays. Check their website for eligibility.

Nell B

Oct 19, 2022

Tired so tired....I did enjoy the human evolution exhibit it was great. Also the dinosaur skeletons....the new expansion is a good thing but isn't open yet.

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Questions & Answers

Is the wildlife exhibit area wheelchair friendly?

Valerie R | Oct 31, 2018
Jennifer Hanselman | Oct 31, 2018

Yes, with an awesome ramp layout! Had no problems when we took a wheelchair through there a few weeks ago.

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Bolto is here in this museum? im a huge fan

Fuli wolf | Oct 30, 2021
Elizabeth Pineiro | Oct 30, 2021

Yes!

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I found three abandoned baby Starling birds. Will you guys take them and raise them?No one else will!I'm afraid I won't be able to give them the life they deserve.

Susanna Kendson | Oct 31, 2018
Donna Gilcher | Oct 31, 2018

I would take them down to the museum and have them take care of them

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Do you have to buy tickets

Not Memphis | Oct 31, 2017
Rachel Baird | Oct 31, 2017

Yes. Ticket prices are on the website.

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Can I take my walker with me to the museum?

Thomas Ceculski | Oct 31, 2019
Kyle Fries | Oct 31, 2019

Yes

What is Cost of Admission?

Beverly Price | Oct 31, 2019
Janice Gerda | Oct 30, 2021

Always check the website to get the latest ticket prices, additional costs, parking, etc. and then to compare it with a membership cost (don't forget to calculate the parking discount.) As the museum heads into a major renovation and building a new wing, things like cost and what is open might change periodically until they re-open in 2024.

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Good place to eat near by?

Sam S | Oct 31, 2018
Jim Huss | Oct 31, 2018

Kenko is a great teriyaki and sushi restaurant. About a half mile away.

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Does it cost to get into the museum?

ron slay | Oct 31, 2017
Tony H. | Oct 31, 2017

Yes. In the pictures that I posted, there is a sign with the exact reference of the pricing.....

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Do you still offer dinosaur exhibit

Kristenpicking Picking | Oct 30, 2021
Cheyenne Tinney | Oct 30, 2021

Yes they do

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Are they open Due to the coved 19? Do you need to have an appoitment, and have the hours changed?

megan ruple | Oct 30, 2021
Haley Shepherd | Oct 30, 2021

You have to pay for your ticket online with a time spot because they sell out after 1 pm on the weekends.

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Do the museum have a free day throughout the month?

Terrell Brown | Oct 30, 2020
Rob | Oct 30, 2020

Yessir, the one free day is Martin Luther King Jr Day!

Do they have free Wi-Fi ?

kelly hsieh | Oct 31, 2019
Dane Peterson | Oct 30, 2020

Yes.

how much is the ticket

Cesar Melendez | Oct 31, 2019
Ciesta Key | Oct 31, 2019

17 dollars a person...parking NOT included....parking runs about 12-15 dollars.

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Is there anything hands on?

Dane Peterson | Oct 31, 2019
Dane Peterson | Oct 30, 2020

Yes! Many of the exhibits have hands on components. In the basement/lower level there is actually a whole hands on room! Fossil dig, smells, magnified glass bugs, blocks, coloring, etc etc. It's called the Smead Discovery Center.

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Do they offer discounts on tickets for veterans?

D Marie | Oct 31, 2019
Keniesha Mason | Oct 31, 2019

Yes discounts for seniors veterans and college students

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Are they open today

Really Rylei Adams | Oct 31, 2019
Chasity Strawder | Oct 31, 2019

No, they are closed for Memorial Day.

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Is balto placed in the museum

Kanchan Sengar | Oct 31, 2019
Dane Peterson | Oct 30, 2020

They have the actual taxidermied body of The dog Balto. There is a little bit of information. My kids and I just watched the cartoon online (Netflix or Prime probably) before coming. Made seeing the actual Balto super cool. The museum is an interesting mix of dinosaurs, Ohio live animals outside, gemstones etc, and that huge beautiful exhibit room that highlights different parts of the world where Balto is.

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is there a planetarium?

Alexandria Simon | Oct 31, 2019
Janice Gerda | Oct 30, 2021

There is, the Shafran Planetarium, but it is closed during the renovation/construction. It went off-line on July 6, 2021 and the website doesn't yet list a reopening date. If you are going to the musuem for a particular exhibit, you might want to check the website for the Visitor Update to see what's open. The full renovation/addition is due to be done in 2024, but the museum will be open with some exhibits throughout the whole project.

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I was wondering if there’s people who work at the museum who can analyze fossils people bring in.

EDA Media | Oct 31, 2019
Original BONBOA | Oct 31, 2019

I would assume so,if not Im sure they can direct you to where you can get answers

How much does it cost to get in?

Sierra Brown | Oct 31, 2019
Rohan S | Oct 31, 2019

Adults 19+ = $17 Youth 3-18 = $14 College Students with ID = $14 Seniors 60+ = $14 Toddlers 2 and younger = FREE

Can you buy tickets inside

Shavonne Thompson | Oct 31, 2018
Charlotte Finnegan | Oct 31, 2018

Yes. Both regular and for any special shows going on.

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Approximately how long does it take to get through the museum seeing all the exhibits?

superman77783 | Oct 31, 2018
Marcia Webster | Oct 31, 2018

About 2hrs with a child

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Are there ever free admission days?

Linda Hill | Oct 31, 2017
Zack Cantrell | Oct 31, 2017

yes if you have a family member that is a veteran have them being in their VA ID and you'll get in free.

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Is there a restaurant available?

Michelle Maupin | May 3, 2022
Michele Hoffman | May 3, 2022

No. It's under construction. They do have a vending machine.

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How much it cost to get in?

Shante Benson | Feb 2, 2022
James Ozechoski | Feb 2, 2022

14 dollars for admission

Do you get any kind of waiver ticket for parking as long as you pay for the museum? $11 just for parking makes the museum not worth it if your stuck paying for both!

Heaven Lee Breeze (Heavenly Helper) | Oct 30, 2020
ward miller | Oct 30, 2020

Even with the $10 parking it is still worth it! Not cheap, but it's a really great product and they out tons of effort to ensuring it remains very high quality.

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If you bye tickets on line when do you email them to us

Emma Huggard | Oct 30, 2020
mike gaebelein | Oct 30, 2020

Check your spam folder

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Do they rent electric scooters

Donna Markowski | Oct 30, 2020
n l | Oct 30, 2020

Nope

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Is there a cafeteria where we can bring our own lunch?

Kin Wong | Oct 30, 2020
Kelly Bednar | Oct 30, 2020

Yes, there's a cafeteria and I bring food as my son has allergies.

Is this open today on Thanksgiving

Luisa Lopez | Oct 30, 2020
Dane Peterson | Oct 30, 2020

No. But it is open all the other days during break.

Does this place cost to enter?

emanuel deadwyler | Oct 30, 2020
Lloyd Libengood | Oct 30, 2020

GENERAL ADMISSION - BUY NOW Adults (19+): $17 Youth (3-18): $14 College students with ID: $14 Seniors (60+ or with a Golden Buckeye Card): $14 Toddlers (2 and younger): Free Adults (19+): $17

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Will you have the harry potter book on display for halloween.

Tyease Cooper | Oct 31, 2019
Debbie J | Oct 31, 2019

This question doesn't go to the natural history museum you're asking a person that's been there before so of course we're not going to know if they're going to have the Harry Potter book out for Halloween you'll need to contact the natural history museum.

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Do they have wifi inside?

kelly hsieh | Oct 31, 2019
Jeff Minar | Oct 31, 2019

Yes, pretty good speed too.

Is there a tour guild group? Can we schedule one for a group of people?

Ms. Vee Demore | Oct 31, 2019
TessieSilverPaws | Oct 31, 2019

You may be able to schedule one, i wouldtalk to the main staff. When i went, it was a self guided thing.

What is the fee or price

Sokol Lekic | Oct 31, 2019
M W | Oct 31, 2019

Adults (19+): $17 Youth (3-18): $14 College students with ID: $14 Seniors (60+ or with a Golden Buckeye Card): $14 Toddlers (2 and younger): Free

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Does the history museum have electric scooters to rent

Chris Walker | Oct 31, 2019
Laurie Mino | Oct 31, 2019

No

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What are weekend hours of operation at the Natural history museum?

Linda Paulus | Oct 31, 2019
Doug Baird | Oct 31, 2019

10-5 Mon-Sat, 12-5 Sun. It is open later on Wed 10am-10pm per Google

What is the cost?

Ingrid Figueroa | Oct 31, 2019
J. Collier | Oct 31, 2019

Adults $17, kids and seniors $14 toddlers free

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How many people are included for the annual "Family" membership?

Angel Sanchez (myevilgummybear) | Oct 31, 2019
Dane Peterson | Oct 30, 2020

However many people are in your family. Even if you have 7 kids they are all included.

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is this place have a planetarium πŸ‘½πŸ€”

Ayden Bowen | Oct 31, 2019
Jennifer Levis | Oct 31, 2019

Yes. It's by the cafe

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How much is admission

Mandy Whitehair | Oct 31, 2019
Scott Thornton | Oct 31, 2019

17$ for adults (19+), 13$ for youth (4-18) kids 3 and under are free

Are the otters on dusplay

Evelyn I | Oct 31, 2019
Melody Cashmere | Oct 31, 2019

2 weeks ago we were there and none of the animals were out. I would call the museum to check.

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Can you bring your computer in with you?

Ceri Cadle | Oct 31, 2019
Devin Faulhaber | Oct 31, 2019

Yes but they do require you to leave a bookbag at coat check

Are there lockers for visitors to leave coats in?

Heather Beal | Oct 31, 2019
Elias Leon-Ruiz | Oct 31, 2019

Yes. Just ask at the front desk

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do you have to have i.d to get in?

Anna Lacavera | Oct 31, 2019
Dane Peterson | Oct 30, 2020

If you have any kind of membership you will need an I'd to prove you are the person on the membership. If you want any discount (veteran, senior, student) you will need an ID for the same reason.

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I really do not like thin e-tickets. If Iwere interested in buying tickets as gifts, could tickets be sent to my house in gift envelope? Thanks

Ingrid Biesan | Oct 31, 2019
Dawn Hebben | Oct 31, 2019

Based on their website, it is either e-ticket or will call at the museum.

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Is it free to get in

Sean Smith | Oct 31, 2019
Jose Ayala | Oct 31, 2019

General admission is free, but special exhibits and performance are not and vary in price. Still can't beat free!

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Can you buy tickets with a credit card?

dave mencer | Oct 31, 2018
Paul Sedmak | Oct 31, 2018

Yes you can use a credit card

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How much is admission

Paulette Spivey | Oct 31, 2018
Wes Kasik | Oct 31, 2018

2 adults 1 9 year old And a pass for one exhibit.. In planetarium 64.00 Worth it .. Great day Also u can park right there for 12 bucks

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Are wheelchairs available for rental

Joanne Pishura | Oct 31, 2018
dena guntharp | Oct 31, 2018

I do not remember seeing anyone use them however was accessible for them most everywhere even outside a,imal viewing areas. Check their website

How much does it cost to get into the cleveland museum of natural history

Leah Miller | Oct 31, 2018
Jessie | Oct 31, 2018

15.oo adult 12.oo kid

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How much is it to go in

Tatyana Grigorashenko | Oct 31, 2018
Charles McLain (Chronicle) | Oct 31, 2018

We got the museum pass for $90 and bringing parking down to$6 per visit. For a family of 4 it pays for itself inside of 2 visits

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How long is dark universe film?

Keevin Macon | Oct 31, 2018
tim beebe | Oct 31, 2018

Under 1/2 hour

Do they have wheel chairs to rent

Tammy Smith | Oct 31, 2018
scott wood | Oct 31, 2018

No. They are not for rent. They are free for guests to use. I hope this helps.

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If you just want to see a planetarium show & nothing else do you have to pay general admission plus $5 still ?

Beauty In The Beat | Oct 31, 2018
Gail Johnson | Oct 31, 2018

Worth the money to be able to see the animals outside.

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Can u get free ticket from the library

Sapphire Simpson | Oct 31, 2018
Heather Riet | Oct 31, 2018

Yes! Every calendar month you can get a free family voucher for 6 from Cleveland public library. Each branch only gets a few each month. Use it within 30 days from pickup.

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Low income families get discount

Ciara | Oct 31, 2018
William M | Oct 31, 2018

Sorry this is not their website. Only folks that have visited. Recommend you contact the museum directly.

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Are you open on Mondays?

Venita Phillips-Gilchrist | Oct 31, 2018
Rosa Lopez | Oct 31, 2018

Yes, check website to confirm.

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Cafe or restaurant?

Vincent Scheib | Oct 31, 2018
Dawn Groves | Oct 31, 2018

Both. They have a sit down and order restaurant and a quicker cafe

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Cost of admission to Cleveland History Museum

Virginia Fox | Oct 31, 2018
Shelby Domino | Oct 31, 2018

Go on Wednesday after 5pm and it's $8. Museum closes at 8:30pm that night

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Does the history museum take military discount

christene roeder | Oct 31, 2018
Lloyd Nash | Oct 31, 2018

Yes

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What time are they open on Saturday?

Mike Ahern | Oct 31, 2018
Todd Ashworth | Oct 31, 2018

10am -5

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Is there any free days

Freddie WASHINGTON Jr. | Oct 31, 2017
Borkowski Knits | Oct 31, 2017

Not that i know of. But the membership is cheap enough that if you go more than twice a year it makes it worth it.

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How much is the ticket

Alice Madden | Oct 31, 2017
Zack Cantrell | Oct 31, 2017

if you have anyone in military or a military veteran your family gets in free.

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Is there Dino fossils

Not Memphis | Oct 31, 2017
Alicia Crabtree | Oct 31, 2017

The dinosaur fossils are amazing! They have full skeletons you walk by, it's my kids favorite part!

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Do you have any luggage storage service while I know the museum ?!

luisa fernanda gaitan carvajal | Oct 31, 2017
Michael McLaughlin | Oct 31, 2018

No

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Do you have to pay fir parking in your lot fir wade oval wed

Janet Mccrary | Oct 31, 2017
Michael | Oct 31, 2018

Yes, there is a fee for parking in the CMNH lot. As of Fall 2017, General parking is $10 for the first 2 and a half hours, +$1 for each additional half hour, up to the daily maximum of $16. Special event rates vary.

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