Kids seem to be used to being told to not touch things. But at the Children's Museum of Cleveland, they are encouraged to enjoy all of the many interactive, hands-on activities that are available to them. The venue's many exhibits and attractions feature everything from exploring the sands found in Galapagos, pirate adventures for treasure, and various family-oriented presentations. It's a great way for the kids to have fun while they are learning!
Be inspired or just let the magnificent collection of exhibits at the Cleveland Museum of Art overtake your senses when you visit this highly regarded facility. Founded in 1916 with the goal of preserving art for the benefit of the people, the museum is home to one of the most impressive collections in North America featuring more than 30,000 works that span over 5,000 years. Ancient Egyptian art sits alongside some of the most compelling contemporary art, and that fact dramatically underscores art's undeniable importance and influence throughout history.
The Cleveland Museum of Natural History brings various aspects of the world's natural history to life in its signature dinosaur exhibits and other equally compelling presentations. Not only will the kids love discovering some of nature's most dramatic aspects, but mom and dad will enjoy watching the kids get excited about learning, too! There are various traveling and permanent exhibits as well as a popular planetarium and stunning observatory.
Whether you have plenty of it or you don't have nearly enough, money is something that everyone is interested in. Get a different view of currency when you take a tour of the Money Museum at the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland. Check out thirty exhibits about the history and power of money. One of the many highlights include a 23-foot-tall money tree that is located right across from the museum's entrance. While the majority of the tour is self-guided, the admission is free.
Artistic expression comes in many forms at Cleveland's Museum of Contemporary Art. For example, you can take in a visually captivating display of life-sized porcelain pigs facing a lectern or the sharp social commentary that is put forth by an exhibit that features various television monitors repeating nonsense syllables over and over again. Established in 1968, this museum features no permanent collections as to constantly attract (and challenge) art lovers to return periodically to see their impressive rotating exhibits.
It doesn't really matter how old you are or what your taste in music might be, as you will be enthralled by all that you see and hear when you visit the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum. Learn the stories behind rock and roll's pioneering acts like Elvis Presley, The Beatles and Bruce Springsteen, just to name a few. You'll also marvel at exhibits and attractions that feature archival footage, stage costumes, guitars and other incredible artifacts.