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CMNH Among USA TODAY's Best New Museums

The Museum has been voted one of the top 5 Best New Museums in USA TODAY’s 2026 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards! Explore our reimagined galleries today.

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Opening April 22, 2026

Fashion & Feather

A Collaboration Between the Cleveland Museum of Natural History and Kent State University | Join us to explore the fascinating world of feathers!

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Inspiring Young Scientists

Smead Discovery Center—Presented by PNC

Visit the Smead Discovery Center, where kids and families enjoy fun, hands-on science and nature explorations that spark curiosity and adventure!

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Museum Family Day: Waves of Wonder

Sat. April 4 at 10:00am

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Mentor Marsh Guided Nature Hike: Wonderful Woodland Wetlands

Sun. April 5 at 2:00pm

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Mentor Marsh: Second Saturday Science

Sat. April 11 at 8:00am

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Friends of CMNH Science Series | Quenching Our Thirst for Data Centers: Policy Solutions to Manage Water Use

Sat. April 11 at 1:30pm

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