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09/05/2026

Looking back on some of the wishes and hopes that were written by our community members before the transformation was completed.

Our hearts are so full to see that the Museum has remained such a beloved place in Cleveland! 💙🦖

Of course we need to highlight Gandalf, our turkey vulture, on international vulture day! Why do vultures get their very...
09/05/2026

Of course we need to highlight Gandalf, our turkey vulture, on international vulture day! Why do vultures get their very own day? Because they do some pretty important work for our ecosystems:

🦅 Nature’s cleanup crew — they remove animal remains from the environment.
🦠 Help limit disease — their digestive systems can handle pathogens that could otherwise spread through the environment.
🌱 Recycle nutrients — they return nutrients from carrion back into ecosystems.
🌎 Support healthy ecosystems — their scavenging helps keep food webs and natural processes functioning.

Meet Gandalf, along with the rest of the Museum's animal ambassadors, during our Family Day celebration on Saturday, September 12! For information and registration, visit our website. 💚

The Cleveland Museum of Natural History is grateful to KeyBank—our partner in wildlife for 10 years—for providing an exclusive presenting sponsorship of Perkins10 celebrations.

Happy National Wildlife Day! 🦊🌿Wildlife education and conservation is such an important part of what we do at the Clevel...
09/04/2026

Happy National Wildlife Day! 🦊🌿

Wildlife education and conservation is such an important part of what we do at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History. From the animals you can spot throughout our galleries to the work happening within Perkins Wildlife Center and our natural areas preserves, connecting people with the natural world is at the center of it all.

Today is a great reminder to appreciate the wildlife around us—and why protecting the places they call home matters. Ready to celebrate? Head to CMNH.org to view a full calendar of special wildlife talks all month long, or register for an upcoming guided hike through one of the Museum's preserves! 💚🌎

Join us on Saturday, September 12 for a Family Fun Day celebrating the 10th anniversary of the redesign of the Ralph Per...
09/03/2026

Join us on Saturday, September 12 for a Family Fun Day celebrating the 10th anniversary of the redesign of the Ralph Perkins II Wildlife Center & Woods Garden—Presented by KeyBank!

We'll honor our animal ambassadors with a day full of hands-on science, face painting, animal encounters, story time, take-home crafts, interactive activities, and community partners.

Perkins10 celebrations are presented by KeyBank. All activities are included with general admission. To learn more or get tickets ahead of time for a discount, visit CMNH.org!

Today we highlight: Coyotes 🐾Ralph Perkins II Wildlife Center & Woods Garden—Presented by KeyBank has been home to our c...
09/03/2026

Today we highlight: Coyotes 🐾

Ralph Perkins II Wildlife Center & Woods Garden—Presented by KeyBank has been home to our coyote animal ambassadors even before its transformation 10 years ago.

Fun fact about this incredible mammal: Coyotes howl to communicate with and keep track of members of their family or pack. There are more than 11 distinct vocalizations that have been identified that coyotes use to express alarms, greetings, or initiate contact with others.

Photo Credits: Kenzie Tyson

Ten years ago, a wooded hillside on the south side of the Cleveland Museum of Natural History became something entirely ...
09/02/2026

Ten years ago, a wooded hillside on the south side of the Cleveland Museum of Natural History became something entirely new…

The Ralph Perkins II Wildlife Center & Woods Garden—Presented by KeyBank reopened as the first phase of the Museum’s transformation. Since then, Perkins has become a special place to connect with wildlife, explore nature and learn more about the animals that call Northeast Ohio home!

And we’re celebrating 10 years of Perkins with a HUGE weekend of activities! 🎉
🦉 Member Night — September 11, 5–7pm
Members are invited to celebrate with a special presentation and exclusive after-hours access to Perkins.
🌳 Family Day — September 12, 10am–5pm
Enjoy a day of family-friendly activities and opportunities to learn more about Perkins’ animal ambassadors. (Perkins10 is presented by KeyBank. All activities are included with general admission.)
🧘 Family Yoga — September 13, 9:30–10am
Move, stretch and have fun with animal-themed poses, followed by a quiet book reading for the whole family. (Registration required)

Want to learn more about how Perkins became such a vital part of the Museum’s transformation? Visit CMNH.org and read our new blog. (Link in bio)

We’re thrilled to announce that the Museum’s Acting President & CEO, Meenakshi Sharma, has been named Engage! Cleveland’...
09/01/2026

We’re thrilled to announce that the Museum’s Acting President & CEO, Meenakshi Sharma, has been named Engage! Cleveland’s Generation NEXT Mentor of the Year in the nonprofit category!

Throughout her nearly eight years at the Museum, Meenakshi has made mentorship a natural and intentional part of her leadership—encouraging collaboration, creating opportunities for growth, and helping staff build confidence as professionals and future leaders.

Her leadership is defined by empathy, trust, and a genuine commitment to helping people feel seen, supported, and connected to the Museum’s mission. That dedication to developing others extends throughout Northeast Ohio through her involvement in mentoring and leadership programs across the community.

Congratulations, Meenakshi, on this incredibly well-deserved honor—and thank you for the leadership, encouragement, and heart you bring to the Museum and our community every day!

Join us for some amazing events all month long. Here is a breakdown of just some of what we have planned! 🎉🌍 To view the...
09/01/2026

Join us for some amazing events all month long. Here is a breakdown of just some of what we have planned! 🎉🌍 To view the full event calendar for September or to purchase tickets, visit our website CMNH.org!

Kicking-off the 10th anniversary of the transformed Ralph Perkins II Wildlife Center & Woods Garden—Presented by KeyBank...
09/01/2026

Kicking-off the 10th anniversary of the transformed Ralph Perkins II Wildlife Center & Woods Garden—Presented by KeyBank at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History with a true icon! 🦅

All month long, discover a featured animal ambassador on social media and get to know their unique personalities, remarkable adaptations, and the important role they play in helping us understand local wildlife, conservation, and the natural world. Each day, you can also stop by Perkins for an animal talk at noon, 1:30pm, and 2:30pm on Saturday and Sunday, or noon and 1:30pm on Tuesdays-Fridays! (Times and animals are subject to change). Fun fact about bald eagles: Eagles use the same nest season after season! After years of additions, the nests can measure up to eight feet wide and weigh up to a ton!

The Museum is grateful to KeyBank—our partner in wildlife for 10 years—for providing an exclusive presenting sponsorship of Perkins10 celebrations.

Please visit CMNH.org to learn more about all the ways we are celebrating this month!

Comment below and let us know which animal you got! 🧇☕
08/29/2026

Comment below and let us know which animal you got! 🧇☕

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