For generations, Downtown Cleveland has been the heart of the city’s cultural preservation and celebration. As a result of this, the area features spectacular attractions like the Cultural Gardens of Rockefeller Park and many incredible museums. One museum celebrates a different aspect of our culture: youth. This super cool attraction provides a learning environment in which children can make discoveries through adventure, and the entire family will have a great time. This epic museum just reopened in a brand new location, and you simply have to see it to believe it.
Clevelanders of all ages adored The Children’s Museum of Cleveland, a University Circle fixture.
Visitcmc/Wikimedia Commons The Children’s Museum of Cleveland (CMC) was a familiar and beloved sight in University Circle. Its roots date back to 1981 when parents, educators, and community leaders joined forces to bring special educational activities to elementary school classrooms. In 1986, the CMC officially opened in University Circle, and the community received it warmly.
The museum offered a unique environment in which children could explore and discover.
Visitcmc/Wikimedia Commons More than 100,000 people visited the museum annually, and each left entranced by the awesome and innovative exhibits.
However, on January 3, 2016, the museum closed its University Circle facility.
Christina/Flickr Why, you ask? Well, in December of 2014, the CMC purchased the historic Stager-Beckwith Mansion in the Midtown neighborhood, and they moved into the new building and quickly started assembling incredible new exhibits.
Following its move, the museum became known for its “Museum Without Walls” programs.
The Children’s Museum of Cleveland/Facebook Through community outreach, the museum managed to continue inspiring children though they were not ready to host them at the new facility. That is, until November of 2017, when their doors officially opened.
Now, the brand new museum can be found in Midtown, right on Euclid Avenue in the historic Stager-Beckwith Mansion.
The Children’s Museum of Cleveland/Facebook Not only is this new location a stunner, but it also features three times as much exhibit space. We all know that means three times the fun!!!
Its new exhibits are nothing short of incredible.
Children’s Museum of Cleveland Official Website The museum features four permanent exhibits, each one interactive and out of the box.
The Wonder Lab allows children to become scientists as they observe occurrences and question why they happened.
CMCleveland/Wikimedia Commons In this kooky lab, kids can play with fun-filled water tables,create bubble cascades, and explore a whirlpool.
Arts & Parts helps visitors bring their imaginations to life.
CMCleveland/Wikimedia Commons Children unleash their inner artist as they create and construct in this charming studio.
In the Making Miniatures room, children learn how miniaturists make teeny tiny objects as they explore a pint-sized world.
CMCleveland/Wikimedia Commons Among the charming displays in this room is a replica of the very building you are standing in. Adult group tours for this exhibit will be available in 2018.
Adventure City, the final exhibit, offers a multi-level playground where imaginations can run wild.
CMCleveland/Wikimedia Commons Though Adventure City is only two stories high, it demonstrates to children that imagination is limitless.
The museum staff and volunteers add a touch of magic to everything they do, both in the museum and in the community.
The Children’s Museum of Cleveland/Facebook Experience the magic for yourself Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m, and Sunday from 12 to 5 p.m. For directions and ticket information, click here.
Plan your trip today, because the most magical time of the year is the best time to visit Cleveland’s most magical museum.
Children’s Museum of Cleveland Official Website
It will be an experience the whole family can cherish.
Children’s Museum of Cleveland Official Website
The Children’s Museum is bigger and better than ever, and the entire family will have a great time exploring all it has to offer. Get ready to feel your inner child awaken, because these epic exhibits will have you playing and exploring, too.
Visitcmc/Wikimedia Commons
The Children’s Museum of Cleveland (CMC) was a familiar and beloved sight in University Circle. Its roots date back to 1981 when parents, educators, and community leaders joined forces to bring special educational activities to elementary school classrooms. In 1986, the CMC officially opened in University Circle, and the community received it warmly.
More than 100,000 people visited the museum annually, and each left entranced by the awesome and innovative exhibits.
Christina/Flickr
Why, you ask? Well, in December of 2014, the CMC purchased the historic Stager-Beckwith Mansion in the Midtown neighborhood, and they moved into the new building and quickly started assembling incredible new exhibits.
The Children’s Museum of Cleveland/Facebook
Through community outreach, the museum managed to continue inspiring children though they were not ready to host them at the new facility. That is, until November of 2017, when their doors officially opened.
Not only is this new location a stunner, but it also features three times as much exhibit space. We all know that means three times the fun!!!
Children’s Museum of Cleveland Official Website
The museum features four permanent exhibits, each one interactive and out of the box.
CMCleveland/Wikimedia Commons
In this kooky lab, kids can play with fun-filled water tables,create bubble cascades, and explore a whirlpool.
Children unleash their inner artist as they create and construct in this charming studio.
Among the charming displays in this room is a replica of the very building you are standing in. Adult group tours for this exhibit will be available in 2018.
Though Adventure City is only two stories high, it demonstrates to children that imagination is limitless.
Experience the magic for yourself Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m, and Sunday from 12 to 5 p.m. For directions and ticket information, click here.
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