Remember the magic of field trip day at school? Not only would you get a new experience in a new place, but you had the opportunity to try something new with your friends. As an adult, it isn’t exactly easy to recapture that magic and excitement… unless, of course, you attend an event with the Cleveland Museum of Natural History. While many events are hosted on-site, they also offer all sorts of adventures and experiences that will take you well beyond the bounds of University Circle… and these events capture all the magic and fun of field trip day. Embrace your inner adventurer at one of these upcoming events:

As you wind your way through University Circle, the attention-grabbing Cleveland Museum of Natural History is full of wonders.

Google Maps The Cleveland Museum of Natural History, located in University Circle, is a true gem. The museum was founded in 1920, and it truly infused the Jazz Age with discovery and intrigue. 1 Wade Oval Dr, Cleveland, OH 44106, USA

Its campus has the power to take you back in time, and on-site events like yoga with dinosaurs make learning more engaging than ever before.

Tim Evanson/Flickr As you walk through their many exhibits, you’ll gain a better knowledge of space, ancient history, and modern natural history. There’s a story in every object on display at the museum… but the museum’s curators and scientists have stories to tell, too.

Many of their fossils were discovered locally… and in some of their off-campus events, you can see some of the sites where they were uncovered.

Tim Evanson/Flickr Ever heard of the Dunkleosteus terrella? This famous armored fish was found in a state of excellent preservation in Rocky River Reservation back in the early days of the museum.

Today, events with experts at sites like these will expose you first-hand to how experts used their skills to find local fossils.

Erik Drost/Flickr

In other off-campus events, you may visit interesting locations like Mentor Marsh, which holds a bit of national prestige.

Public Affairs/Flickr Mentor Marsh, coveted as a unique bird-watching site, is in a state of restoration under the direction of the Cleveland Museum of Natural History.

Adjacent to Headlands Dunes State Nature Preserve, this natural site is full of important breeding sites for fish and other native critters alike.

Public Affairs/Flickr Family hikes are often held at sites like this, offering you a unique opportunity to get to know the landscape with a naturalist.

And, of course, some of these exciting field trips will get you up close and personal with native flora and fauna.

Benny Mazur/Flickr Not too squeamish? You might enjoy an Insect Lighting event, where you’ll set out with experts and light traps to view moths, beetles, and other native insects.

Prepare your hiking boots now, because summertime is the best time to embark on an adventure with the local museum.

veggiefrog/Flickr With more predictable weather patterns and balmy days and nights, you’ll find all sorts of off-campus events in the summer months. If you see one you like, don’t hesitate to sign up… some of these events fill up fast!

You never know what you’ll discover when you adventure with the Cleveland Museum of Natural History.

Aryeh Alex/Flickr You can find the museum itself at 1 Wade Oval Dr, Cleveland, OH 44106.

There’s so much fun to be had when you attend an event with the Cleveland Museum of Natural History. While their on-campus events are fun, their events in and around Greater Cleveland have a certain sort of magic that’s downright nostalgic. Which upcoming event are you most excited to attend? Let us know in the comments!

Google Maps

The Cleveland Museum of Natural History, located in University Circle, is a true gem. The museum was founded in 1920, and it truly infused the Jazz Age with discovery and intrigue.

1 Wade Oval Dr, Cleveland, OH 44106, USA

Tim Evanson/Flickr

As you walk through their many exhibits, you’ll gain a better knowledge of space, ancient history, and modern natural history. There’s a story in every object on display at the museum… but the museum’s curators and scientists have stories to tell, too.

Ever heard of the Dunkleosteus terrella? This famous armored fish was found in a state of excellent preservation in Rocky River Reservation back in the early days of the museum.

Erik Drost/Flickr

Public Affairs/Flickr

Mentor Marsh, coveted as a unique bird-watching site, is in a state of restoration under the direction of the Cleveland Museum of Natural History.

Family hikes are often held at sites like this, offering you a unique opportunity to get to know the landscape with a naturalist.

Benny Mazur/Flickr

Not too squeamish? You might enjoy an Insect Lighting event, where you’ll set out with experts and light traps to view moths, beetles, and other native insects.

veggiefrog/Flickr

With more predictable weather patterns and balmy days and nights, you’ll find all sorts of off-campus events in the summer months. If you see one you like, don’t hesitate to sign up… some of these events fill up fast!

Aryeh Alex/Flickr

You can find the museum itself at 1 Wade Oval Dr, Cleveland, OH 44106.

Want to embrace more summertime adventure? Swing by Letha House Park in Medina County and check out the observatory on a clear night and these hidden gems in Cle!

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