Cleveland Museum of Natural History, Cleveland
The Cleveland Museum of Natural History, situated in the cultural hub of University Circle, about five miles east of downtown Cleveland, is a premier institution dedicated to research, education, and the development of natural history collections. Founded in 1920 by Cyrus S. Eaton, the museum's roots stretch back to the 1830s when Leonard Case Sr. began a taxidermy collection, later continued by his sons Leonard Case Jr. and William Case. The collection, which started in a building called the Ark and moved to Case Hall in 1876, evolved into a full-fledged museum that found its permanent home in University Circle in 1958.
Over the decades, the museum expanded its focus to encompass a broad range of disciplines, including anthropology, archaeology, astronomy, botany, geology, paleontology, wildlife biology, and zoology. Its extensive collection of over four million specimens reflects this diversity. One of the museum's most notable contributions to science is the discovery of "Lucy," the famous Australopithecus afarensis hominin fossil, by then-curator Donald Johanson.
Today, the museum is undergoing a significant renovation and expansion project, which began in June 2021. Designed by the DLR Group, the project includes the addition of a new visitor hall, lobby, and exhibit wing, along with extensive upgrades to existing facilities. A new entrance opened in December 2022 and the entire project is scheduled for completion in December 2024, two years ahead of the original timeline.
The Cleveland Museum of Natural History is not just a repository of scientific knowledge; it also plays a vital role in the preservation of natural areas, managing several sanctuaries. With facilities such as the Ralph Mueller Observatory, Murch Auditorium, and the Shafran Planetarium, the museum continues to be a leading center for scientific research and public education.
Over the decades, the museum expanded its focus to encompass a broad range of disciplines, including anthropology, archaeology, astronomy, botany, geology, paleontology, wildlife biology, and zoology. Its extensive collection of over four million specimens reflects this diversity. One of the museum's most notable contributions to science is the discovery of "Lucy," the famous Australopithecus afarensis hominin fossil, by then-curator Donald Johanson.
Today, the museum is undergoing a significant renovation and expansion project, which began in June 2021. Designed by the DLR Group, the project includes the addition of a new visitor hall, lobby, and exhibit wing, along with extensive upgrades to existing facilities. A new entrance opened in December 2022 and the entire project is scheduled for completion in December 2024, two years ahead of the original timeline.
The Cleveland Museum of Natural History is not just a repository of scientific knowledge; it also plays a vital role in the preservation of natural areas, managing several sanctuaries. With facilities such as the Ralph Mueller Observatory, Murch Auditorium, and the Shafran Planetarium, the museum continues to be a leading center for scientific research and public education.
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Sight Name: Cleveland Museum of Natural History
Sight Location: Cleveland, USA (See walking tours in Cleveland)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
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Walking Tours in Cleveland, Ohio
Create Your Own Walk in Cleveland
Creating your own self-guided walk in Cleveland is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Little Italy Walking Tour
Whether you鈥檙e new to the Cleveland area or a lifelong resident, there鈥檚 plenty to explore in the dynamic 鈥淔orest City.鈥� And if you鈥檝e never been to local Little Italy, you鈥檙e in for a treat. Apart from historical landmarks and delicious plates of pasta, in this lovely urban enclave you will find plenty of culture.
One of the neighborhood's central features is the Holy Rosary... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.4 Km or 0.9 Miles
One of the neighborhood's central features is the Holy Rosary... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.4 Km or 0.9 Miles
Museums in Cleveland
Cleveland, Ohio, boasts a rich cultural scene, with a variety of museums comprising some of the best in the American Mid-West, catering to a wide range of interests.
Among these, the Museum of Contemporary Art Cleveland (MOCA) stands out as a hub for modern and contemporary art enthusiasts. MOCA features thought-provoking exhibitions, showcasing the work of both emerging and established... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.2 Km or 1.4 Miles
Among these, the Museum of Contemporary Art Cleveland (MOCA) stands out as a hub for modern and contemporary art enthusiasts. MOCA features thought-provoking exhibitions, showcasing the work of both emerging and established... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.2 Km or 1.4 Miles
Cleveland Introduction Walking Tour
The City of Cleveland dates back to 1796 when the Connecticut Land Company laid out the area into a township. They named the new town after their leader, General Moses Cleaveland.
With its waterfront location, the city became a major center for trade and commerce over the next few decades. When the railroad arrived in the area in the mid-19th century, the town began to evolve into a central... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.7 Km or 1.7 Miles
With its waterfront location, the city became a major center for trade and commerce over the next few decades. When the railroad arrived in the area in the mid-19th century, the town began to evolve into a central... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.7 Km or 1.7 Miles