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Cleveland Museum of Natural History

Cleveland Museum of Natural History is a natural history & natural science museum in Cleveland, Ohio. It is one of the U.S. museums catalogued by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

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What is Cleveland Museum of Natural History?

The Cleveland Museum of Natural History is a natural history museum in University Circle, a district of educational, cultural and medical institutions approximately five miles (8 km) east of Downtown Cleveland, Ohio, United States. The museum was established in 1920 by Cyrus S. Eaton to perform research, education and development of collections in the fields of anthropology, archaeology, astronomy, botany, geology, paleontology, wildlife biology, and zoology. The museum traces its roots to the Ark, formed in 1836 on Cleveland's Public Square by William Case, the Academy of Natural Science formed by William Case and Jared Potter Kirtland, and the Kirtland Society of Natural History, founded in 1869 and reinvigorated in 1922 by the trustees of the Cleveland Museum of Natural History.

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Museum details

Name
Cleveland Museum of Natural History
Type
Natural History & Natural Science Museum
City
Cleveland
State
Ohio
Website
https://www.cmnh.org/
IMLS Museum ID
8403900887
Coordinates
41.51274, -81.61175
What kind of museum is Cleveland Museum of Natural History?

Cleveland Museum of Natural History is classified as a natural history & natural science museum in the IMLS Museum Data Files. Browse more natural history & natural science museums →

Where is Cleveland Museum of Natural History located?

Cleveland Museum of Natural History is located in Cleveland, Ohio at approximately 41.51274, -81.61175. See the map above.

Does Cleveland Museum of Natural History have a website?

Yes — the IMLS record lists https://www.cmnh.org/. Hours and admission can change, so check the official site before you visit.

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