Rent the Museum

Make History at Your Next Event

Hold your party or reception at The Cleveland Museum of Natural History, one of the city's premier event venues. Your guests will enjoy dining and dancing the evening away amid dinosaurs and other fascinating exhibits in our galleries.

Picture Your Next Event at the Museum

Preview our galleries, rental rates and preferred/approved caterers to decide which option is best for you. Then take advantage of our competitive rates and extensive event-planning experience for your next:
• Corporate event
• Wedding reception
• Rehearsal dinner
• Bas/bar mitzvah
• Holiday party
• Fundraiser

We offer:
• Two major galleries for receptions and sit-down dinners
• Planetarium shows presented by Museum astronomers
• Free parking and security after 5 pm
• A 500-seat auditorium for evening or daytime rental

Plan Your Event with Us

Find out more about what our rental rates include, and what additional equipment you can rent. We also ask that you select a caterer from the Museum’s list of preferred caterers. This contract is separate from your rental agreement with the Museum.

For More Information

Contact Dick Heislman at (216) 231-4600, ext. 3482, or dheislma@cmnh.org.