Cleveland Museum of Natural History
SPONSORED: The Fish That Once Ruled Cleveland Touch realistic casts and see real fossils from Dunkleosteus terelli, the armored fish that once ruled Cleveland. Learn how scientists know that Cleveland was a shallow sea 360 million years ago with paleontologist Amanda McGee, and make a Dunkleosteus hat. Bring your family and your questions and get ready for hands-on fun on Wed 7/6 at 2:30PM CMNH.org.
SPONSORED: Star Babies at CMNH! Great for your young kids! Star Babies gives children 4 and younger a gentle, 15-minute introduction to the planetarium and the wonders of the night sky. Sat 7/2 and first Saturday of each month 10:30AM. Planetarium doors lock promptly at showtime, please arrive at least 5 minutes early. CMNH.org.
SPONSORED: Wednesday Summer Show & Tell Touch realistic casts of dinosaur bones and see real dinosaur fossils from the Museum's collection. Discover how dinosaurs' various teeth, jaws, beaks and claws were used for eating different foods with paleontologist Lee Hall, and make a dinosaur mask. A special craft or activity each week. Bring the family and get ready for hands-on fun! CMNH.org.
SPONSORED: Dinosaurs: Teeth, Jaws, Beaks & Claws Touch realistic casts of dinosaur bones and see real dinosaur fossils from the Museum's collection. Discover how dinosaurs' various teeth, jaws, beaks and claws were used for eating different foods with paleontologist Lee Hall, and make a dinosaur mask. A special craft or activity each week. Bring the family and get ready for hands-on fun! CMNH.org.
SPONSORED: Parade The Circle University Circle comes alive on Sat 6/11 at 11AM with color, music and art for all ages. International and national guest artists join local artists, families, schools and community groups in a spectacular display of bright costumes, giant puppets, stilt-dancers, handmade masks and colorful floats. Learn with educational items from The Power of Poison and make a craft at the Museum's booth in Circle Village. CMNH.org.
SPONSORED: Parade The Circle University Circle comes alive on Sat 6/11 at 11AM with color, music and art for all ages. International and national guest artists join local artists, families, schools and community groups in a spectacular display of bright costumes, giant puppets, stilt-dancers, handmade masks and colorful floats. Learn with educational items from The Power of Poison and make a craft at the Museum's booth in Circle Village. CMNH.org.
SPONSORED: A Concert With Cicadas! Celebrate the return of Northeast Ohio's cicadas from their 17-year-slumber on Sun 6/5 at 11AM at Bath Nature Preserve. Join our host Lisa Rainsong for a family-friendly concert with our Magicicadas, featuring music by David Rothenberg and Lucie Vitkova. Listen outdoors in the cicadas' natural performance venue. This free concert will be limited to 50 attendees, but registration is required. CMNH.org.
SPONSORED: Peek at late Spring wetlands Let's explore vernal pools to see how life is progressing in our wetlands. Free! On Sun 5/29 at 2PM, we'll actively scoop at the water's edge looking for insects, amphibians and wetland plants. Wear footwear and clothing that can get muddy. The Carol H. Sweet Nature Center is located in the beautiful Mentor Marsh. CMNH.org
SPONSORED: Dark Universe Renowned Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson narrates an extraordinary journey from beyond the borders of the Milky Way Galaxy to our own backyard in the Solar System. Along the way, Dark Universe plunges into some of the deepest mysteries of our known Universe, shedding light on unprecedented cosmic discoveries. Weekdays at 2:30PM, Saturdays at noon and 4PM, and Sundays at 4PM. CMNH.org.
SPONSORED: X-Treme Astronomy The most explosive events in the Universe typically produce prodigious amounts of X-ray radiation. Examine solar flares, exploding stars, and colliding galaxies, along with the X-ray telescopes that reveal their eruptive power. Catch this exciting program Wednesdays at 8PM, and Saturdays and Sundays at 2Pm, through 5/31. CMNH.org.
SPONSORED: Think and Drink TONIGHT! Raise a glass and increase your knowledge of the natural world at one of the brainiest Happy Hours in the region. Think and Drink with the Extinct is back on Wed 5/18 and you can sip a beverage while gaining exclusive access to the Cleveland Museum of Natural History's professional staff and researchers. Urban Farming is the theme, so join in on interactive demonstrations, unique perspectives while noshing on complimentary light snacks and a cash beer/wine bar. CMNH.org.
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SPONSORED: Celebrate Astronomy Day at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History with a fun-filled day of cosmological exploration featuring activities for visitors of all ages. Learn about the final frontier by exploring fallen meteorites, a Moon globe and samples of basalt and anorthosite, the two major rock types on the lunar surface. Astronomy Day on Sun 5/14 from 10AM - 5PM is free with Museum general admission. CMNH.org.
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SPONSORED: Eat, Drink & Be Local Raise a glass and increase your knowledge of the natural world at one of the brainiest Happy Hours in the region. Think and Drink with the Extinct is back on Wed 5/18 and you can sip a beverage while gaining exclusive access to the Cleveland Museum of Natural History's professional staff and researchers. Urban Farming is the theme, so join in on interactive demonstrations, unique perspectives while noshing on complimentary light snacks and a cash beer/wine bar. CMNH.org.
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SPONSORED: A Deadly Diet: The Chemical Ecology of Tropical Poison Frogs, features Dr. Ralph Saporito, Assistant Professor in the Department of Biology at John Carroll University enlightening us on how animals generally use poisons to defend themselves from predators and parasites. While most animals make their own poisons, some must acquire them from other organisms - often by eating them. Join us on Fri 5/13 at 7PM for the Explorer Lecture Series. CMNH.org.
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SPONSORED: One World, One Sky Join this Planetarium Children's Program and follow Sesame Street's Big Bird and Elmo as they explore the night sky with Hu Hu Zhu, a Muppet from Zhima Jie, the Chinese co-production of Sesame Street on Sat 4/30 & Sun 5/1. Together, they take an imaginary journey to the moon in a brilliant spectacle of light & color. Kids interact as they draw constellations and count the time it takes the sun to set. CMNH.org.
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SPONSORED: Reflections From Water: The Art & Practice of Fly Fishing. Fly fishing starts with tying and casting a fly, but art, photography, music, travel and conservation are all natural companions. Join Jeff Currier, "The Global Fly fisher", on Fri 4/29 as we explore the components of fly fishing with today's top talents. Beginner to expert, young and old, local and global- this gathering has something for everyone! CMNH.org.
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SPONSORED: Raise a glass and increase your knowledge of the natural world at one of the brainiest Happy Hours in the region. Think and Drink with the Extinct is back and you can sip a beverage while gaining exclusive access to the Cleveland Museum of Natural History's professional staff and researchers. Join in on interactive demonstrations, unique perspectives while noshing on complimentary light snacks and a cash beer/wine bar. CMNH.org.
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SPONSORED: What will your child discover at Summer Camp? The Cleveland Museum of Natural History Summer Camps are the perfect place to discover something new. Register now for Circle Sampler Camp (Grades 1-6), Outdoor Education Camps (Grades 3-12), Junior Medical Camp (Grades 3-12) or Rocket Camp (Grades 6-8). Scholarships available. CMNH.org
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SPONSORED: World Water Day Celebrate and advocate for sustainable management of freshwater resources on Sat 3/19 at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History. Explore conservation, participate in hands-on demonstrations, and even create a watercolor painting and make a rain gauge to take home! CMNH.org.
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''Poison is a really fun topic. It's both frightening and interesting." Dr. Nicole Burt of the Cleveland Museum of Natural History isn't talking about the 80s hair metal band but about the museum's new exhibit, The Power of Poison.
In it visitors can see poisonous flora and fauna and learn about the dangers they present as well as their uses, and how poison fits into the larger picture of evolutionary adaptation and biodiversity. Dr. Burt shares with John Benson some of the fun facts about poison in the exhibit. Sat 2/27-Sun 7/24.
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SPONSORED: Take an extraordinary journey into the unknown at Dark Universe, opening Sat 11/21 in the Shafran Planetarium at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History. With renowned astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson as your guide, you will uncover the deepest secrets of our Dark Universe. CMNH.org.
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SPONSORED: Owls & Howls Hoot like an owl and howl like a coyote at this beloved Halloween celebration on Sat 10/24 at 10AM. Kids can dress up like their favorite critter while learning about animal enrichment and making special holiday treats for their pets at home or for the animal ambassadors here at the Museum. CMNH.org
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SPONSORED: Earth Science and Archaeology Day Excavate the past to understand our future at this special program on Sat 10/17 at 10AM where you can dig in to Archaeology, Geology, Mineralogy and Paleontology! Bring in a rock or fossil for expert identification and participate in hands-on scientific learning. CMNH.org
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For over 140 million years, these were the largest beasts to have trod the earth.
Listen as Dr. Michael Ryan, curator of vertebrate paleontology, known worldwide for discovering a dinosaur a year, walks us through The Worlds Largest Dinosaurs at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History through 01.06.16. http://www.CMNH.org.
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SPONSORED: Messing Around with Birds (For Fun and Science) Naturalist and author Scott Weidensaul presents a lighthearted exploration of his avian research and explains how anyone with enthusiasm and time can make important contributions to the science and conservation of birds. The Cleveland Museum of Natural History hosts Weidensaul as part of its Explorer Series. Fri 5/1 @ 7:00pm CMNH.org
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SPONSORED: Human Curiosities: Comedy Night at the Museum Humans can be downright confusing. Four comedians will make light of curious things about humans at The Cleveland Museum of Natural History. Who says we can't laugh at ourselves? After all, we're only human. Fri 4/17 at 7PM. Drinks/Appetizers. 21+ only. CMNH.org
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SPONSORED: Dinosaurs at the End of Earth: Antarctica and Argentina The Cleveland Museum of Natural History's Explorer Series features Dr. Philip Currie of the University of Alberta. He will discuss dinosaur fossils found worldwide that provide unparalleled information on dinosaur biology that helps us understand why dinosaurs lived for so long. Fri 4/10 at 7PM. CMNH.org.
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SPONSORED: Where does the wild end and the city begin? In a new urban environment where opossums turn up in subway cars and coyotes in city parks, we face fascinating questions. The Cleveland Museum of Natural History's Explorer Series features author Lyanda Lynn Haupt. Fri 3/13 at 7PM. Music/appetizers at 5:30PM. Details.
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SPONSORED: Wild & Scenic One of the nation's premier environmental and adventure film festivals is making a stop in Cleveland! See films that illustrate the Earth’s beauty, the challenges facing our planet and conservation efforts around the world. Sat 2/21 at 7PM. Local organizations kick off the event with an EnviroFair at 5:30PM. CMNH.org.
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SPONSORED: Pink, Blue and In-Between What can science tell us about gender identity and sexual orientation? The Cleveland Museum of Natural History hosts Dr. Eric Vilain, professor of human genetics and director of the Center for Gender-Based Biology at UCLA, for its next Explorer Series talk. Fri 2/20 at 7PM. Music/appetizers at 5:30PM. CMNH.org
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SPONSORED: Groundhog Fun Day The Cleveland Museum of Natural History hosts Groundhog Fun Day! Meet the Museum's own Lake Erie Eddie groundhog at a special show. See live animals that hibernate. Let the kids crawl through a tunnel to see their shadow. Enjoy activities and crafts relating to the natural and unnatural history of everyone’s favorite rodent. Sat 1/31 from 10AM to 4 PM. CMNH.org.
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SPONSORED: Balto Day! Celebrate Cleveland's resident hero dog! It's the 90th anniversary of the Serum Run that saved Nome, Alaska from a diphtheria outbreak. See the real Balto, the heroic husky of this journey, and learn how he became part of Cleveland history. Sled dog shows, ice sculpting and more! Sat 1/24. CMNH.org.
SPONSORED: Explorer Series The Cleveland Museum of Natural History's Curator of Botany Jim Bissell presents "25 Years of Change within Lake Erie Coastal Wetlands." Learn about the restoration of local coastal marshes and the many plant species naturalists discovered while inventorying Lake Erie’s southern shoreline on Fri 1/23 at 7PM. Music/appetizers at 5:30PM. Details.
SPONSORED: Winter Solstice Concerts Experience a musical performance with a stunning view. The Cleveland Museum of Natural History and the Almeda Trio present a unique concert in the Museum's Shafran Planetarium. Music and science will blend with thrilling views of the stars and spectacular imagery on the planetarium dome. Mon 12/22 at 7 and 8:30PM. CMNH.org
SPONSORED: Explorer Series The Cleveland Museum of Natural History welcomes Dr. H. Gregory McDonald of the National Park Service discussing The Snowmastodon Project, uncovering a treasure trove of Ice Age animal fossils that forever changed our understanding of mammoths and mastodons. Fri 12/12 at 7PM with music/appetizers at 5:30PM. CMNH.org.
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Steal a sneak peek inside the Cleveland Museum of Natural History's massive exhibit: Mammoths and Mastodons: Titans of the Ice Age, direct from the Field Museum in Chicago.
With interactive, hands-on exhibits and huge recreations of beasts up to 42,000 years old, the exhibition features the recently discovered baby mammoth named Lyuba from Russia, and the CMNH's own Hartley mastodon, along with rare objects from Lewis & Clark, huge tusks, videos and dioramas. http://www.CMNH.org.
SPONSORED: A Telegram from the Early Universe? The Cleveland Museum of Natural History presents its next Explorer Series this Fri 11/14 at 7PM. Dr. Marc Kamionkowski of Johns Hopkins University will discuss the detection of remnant heat left over from the Big Bang, which may help us understand the origin of the Universe. Info & tix: CMNH.org.
SPONSORED: Explorer Series The Cleveland Museum of Natural History presents another Explorer Series lecture Fri 10/24 at 7PM. Dr. Karen Strier of University of Wisconsin-Madison discusses Primate Conservation in a Rapidly Changing World: Perspectives from the Muriqui Monkeys of Brazil, revealing her 31-year study of one of the world's most endangered primates. Music and appetizers at 5:30PM. Details.
SPONSORED: Think & Drink with the Extinct Meet friends for The Cleveland Museum of Natural History's third Wednesday happy hour. October's Get Hooked is all about the science behind fly fishing. See experienced anglers craft lures that mimic nature. Try your hand at casting lines and find out what anglers carry in their vests on Wed 10/15 at 5PM. CMNH.org.
SPONSORED: Frankenstein's Cat Scientists have created strange creatures, including glow-in-the-dark monkeys and cloned cats. Journalist/author Emily Anthes will go from petri dish to pet store in this Explorer Series talk at The Cleveland Museum of Natural History. Explore how and why scientists are re-engineering animals and the ethical implications of our new scientific superpowers on Fri 10/10 at 7PM. CMNH.org.