Advance Tickets No Longer Required
To ensure the easiest and safest arrival experience for all our visitors, we encourage all guests to purchase or reserve their tickets
in advance of their visit.
Transformation
The Cleveland Museum of Natural History is reinventing the Museum experience with an expansion, a complete reimagining of its campus and all its exhibits, and the addition of new public spaces.
The Museum's extraordinary new Visitor Hall opened to the public on Sunday, October 15, 2023. The Visitor Hall showcases some of our most beloved attractions, including
Haplocanthosaurus (Happy), Balto,
Dunkleosteus (Dunk), Lucy, the Moon rock, and more. This community space is free to all! A general admission ticket is required to unlock all Museum experiences.
Please visit our
Know Before You Go page for the most up-to-date information.
To purchase or reserve your ticket(s), select from below:
Hours of Operation
Tuesday through Sunday: 10am–5pm
The Museum is closed on New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day. The Museum closes at 4pm on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve.
Pricing
Adult (19+): $10
Senior (60+): $7
Youth (3–18): $7
Toddler (0–2): Free but ticket still required
FREE Sundays for Cleveland and East Cleveland Residents
Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Community Days: Free admission on Sundays for City of Cleveland and East Cleveland residents with proof of residency. Reserved tickets are required. Ticket holders will be asked to present proof of residency at the ticket desk. Proof of residency can be any of the following:
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A current Ohio driver's license or state ID with a City of Cleveland or East Cleveland address
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Utility bill or bank statement with a City of Cleveland or East Cleveland address
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Medical insurance statement with a City of Cleveland or East Cleveland address
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Lease agreement or mortgage statement with a City of Cleveland or East Cleveland address
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Paystub or W2 with a City of Cleveland or East Cleveland address
Museums for All: $1 per ticket for up to 4 tickets with SNAP EBT card. Reserved tickets are required. Ticket holders will be asked to present their SNAP EBT card at the ticket desk. The Museums for All initiative is presented by sponsors Paul Lincoln and Kathy Toderick.
Discounts
Students: $7 with school ID
Veterans, Active Military, Teachers, First Responders: 50% off the individual’s ticket with ID
To receive these discounts or your ASTC, NARM, ROAM, or Inter-Museum Council reciprocal benefits, please select from the ticket categories at the top of this page to reserve or purchase your ticket in advance.
Membership is your passport to discovery
A membership is the best way to experience the Cleveland Museum of Natural History. Members receive free admission, discounted parking in our parking garage, and a discount in the Museum Store. Benefits also include reciprocal admission to other institutions, event discounts, and exclusive access to member events. Become a member today.
Parking
The Museum's parking garage is located on the corner of Wade Oval Drive and East Boulevard.
Hours of Operation
The garage is open 8am to 5pm daily. Hours may vary during special events.
Parking Rates
General parking is $10 for the first two and a half hours, +$1 for each additional half hour, up to the daily maximum of $18. Special-event rates vary
. Museum members receive a $6 flat-rate parking rate at all times. Parking is provided on a first-come, first-served basis and is intended for use by Museum visitors. Commuter parking is not permitted.
Group Rates
Group rates are available for parties of 12 or more with two weeks' notice. One payment is required; payment must be received prior to the date of the visit. At this time, we are not offering guided tours. Private event space and catering can be arranged for your group based on availability. To arrange a group visit, call 216.231.4600 x3705 or em
ail groupsales@cmnh.org.
Methods of Payment
We accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, cash, traveler’s checks, and in-state personal checks with photo ID.
Please note: If cash is your preferred payment method, please call our main line at 216.231.4600 to reserve your tickets in advance.
Photography Policy
The general public is welcome to take photographs of any permanent exhibit. No flash photography.
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All cameras and video cameras must be handheld; no extra lighting or tripod setup
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No photography for commercial use without prior permission
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All traveling exhibits are subject to photographic and video restrictions
Professional photographers are required to obtain a photographic release. Images or video of the Museum may not be published in any format without
prior consent.
Concerns about COVID-19
The Museum’s highest priority is the health and safety of our guests, staff, and volunteers. The Museum is following proper CDC protocols in monitoring the health of employees and encouraging guests to be on the lookout for symptoms in order to prevent spreading the virus. One hundred percent of Museum staff are vaccinated.