The Cleveland Museum of Natural History has been named one of the top 5 Best New Museums in the United States, finishing #4 overall in USA TODAY’s 2026 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards.
CLEVELAND, Ohio - The Cleveland Museum of Natural History has been named one of the top 5 Best New Museums in the United States, finishing #4 overall in USA TODAY’s 2026 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards.
The New Museums category recognizes recently opened museums and major transformations from across the country, spanning art, science, history, and cultural institutions. The national recognition follows the completion of the Museum’s transformation and places Readers’ Choice winners were determined through a combination of expert panel nominations and public voting, highlighting institutions that are redefining the museum experience through design, sustainability, and community engagement. “Earning a top 5 national ranking is an extraordinary honor for the Museum,” said Sonia Winner, President & CEO of the Cleveland Museum of Natural History. “Our transformation was guided by a commitment to science, sustainability, and community impact, and we’re proud to see that reflected on a national stage.” In 2025, it earned international distinction on the World’s Most Beautiful Museums List by Prix Versailles. ness, scientific literacy, and community engagement.Name released of Elyria woman fatally struck by driver who police say thought he hit a deerSandusky lifts water conservation request after ice jam resolved
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