All Eyes Are on the Future.

We are in the midst of a bold and innovative transformation. With discoveries at every turn, our new Museum will spark curiosity and inspire a passion for lifelong learning.


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  • Exploring Our Past, Envisioning Our Future: New Curator Dr. Emma Finestone on the Museum’s Transformation

    The Cleveland Museum of Natural History’s transformation includes a new, interdisciplinary strategy for collaboration among research staff. As part of this effort, the Museum recently appointed Dr. Emma Finestone Assistant Curator of Human Origins.

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  • An Opportunity to Democratize Science: New Curator Dr. Elizabeth Sawchuk on the Museum’s Transformation

    As we reimagine the Cleveland Museum of Natural History, we are building an interdisciplinary team of scientists whose research will be fully integrated with our new exhibits and educational programs. Dr. Elizabeth “Ebeth” Sawchuk recently joined this team as the Museum’s Assistant Curator of Human Evolution.

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  • Experience Preview: The Evolving Life Wing

    Exploring the Connections Among All Living Things

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  • Support from the Jones Day Foundation

    The Museum recently received a $300,000 grant from the Jones Day Foundation in support of the Transforming the World of Discovery campaign. The grant will help to fund the complete reimagining of our campus and all our exhibits.

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  • Human Health & Evolutionary Medicine: Exploring the Intersection of Environment, Genetics, and Culture

    As one of only a handful of museums in the country with a department dedicated to human health, the Museum is uniquely positioned to tackle this subject in a new way.

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  • Curator Perspectives

    Dr. Gavin Svenson, Chief Science Officer, and Dr. Nicole Burt, Curator of Human Health & Evolutionary Medicine, recently shared their thoughts on our new Biological Processes Wing and the significance of the transformation project.

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  • The Economic Value of the Transformation

    Support from the Leonard Krieger Fund of the Cleveland Foundation

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  • By Community. For Community.

    At the Cleveland Museum of Natural History, we are passionate about the importance of understanding science and appreciating our interconnectedness with nature. Through the transformation of our campus, galleries, and visitor experience, we’re remaking the Museum as a one-of-a-kind resource that will inspire this passion in our community.

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  • Increasing Access & Engagement: Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Foundation Grant

    We are thrilled to announce that the Cleveland Museum of Natural History has been awarded a $3 million grant from the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Foundation. This landmark gift will provide both programming and capital support, which will advance our ongoing efforts to ensure equal access to the Museum for everyone in our community.

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  • Transformation in Motion: Elevating Educational Programming

    The Museum’s engaging, hands-on STEM programs are renowned for their academic excellence. Supported by the Transforming the World of Discovery campaign, a redesign of our educational facilities will take Museum programming to an even higher level. 

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