Hours & Admission

2-Hour Timed Ticket Sessions:

During our 2-Hour Timed Ticket Sessions, guests can visit CMC for standard admission rates or FREE with their CMC Membership. Attendance for these sessions is limited, and reservations must be made in advance.

Families visiting during these sessions will have access to all of the Museum's exhibits. Exhibit spaces during these sessions will be shared amongst multiple families. Items and surfaces will be sanitized prior to each session.

Face masks covering the mouth & nose are required for all guests ages 3 and up at all times. Face shields, gators and masks with valves are not accepted.

Details:

2-hour session

Learn more about our access programs and discounts here.

Guided Rentals: 

Guided rentals offer small groups the opportunity to enjoy the Museum's exhibits privately. During these rentals, there will be 2 groups in the building simultaneously, but the groups will be separated during their visit. Groups will never share an exhibit space at the same time, and all items and surfaces will be disinfected in between groups.

Guests will move as a group from one exhibit to the next. Groups will have 45 minutes in Wonder Lab, 45 minutes in Adventure City / Theater / Playlist, and 30 minutes in Meadow / Arts & Parts.

Face masks covering the mouth & nose are required for all guests ages 3 and up at all times. Face shields, gators and masks with valves are not accepted.

Details:

$200

Includes up to 10 guests for a 2 hour rental.

Up to 10 additional guests may be added for an additional fee of $20 per additional guest. Rentals may not exceed 20 guests total (all guests over the age of 11 months are counted towards this number.)

Dads Count Sessions: 

Through the Cuyahoga County Fatherhood Initiative, male caregivers residing in Cuyahoga County and their families can receive FREE admission to the Museum during our monthly Dads Count event. A father or male caregiver must be present during the visit to receive free admission through this program. Proof of Cuyahoga County residency must be provided upon entry to the Museum. Attendance for these sessions is limited, and reservations must be made in advance.

Families visiting during these sessions will have access to the Museum's lower level exhibits. Exhibit spaces during these sessions will be shared amongst all guests.

Face masks covering the mouth & nose are required for all guests ages 3 and up at all times. Face shields, gators and masks with valves are not accepted.

Details:

60 minute session

Mask Intolerant Sessions: 

CMC offers Mask Intolerant sessions for children who are unable to tolerate mask wearing due to health reasons. 

Attendance for these sessions is limited, and reservations must be made in advance.

Families visiting during these sessions will have access to the Museum's lower level exhibits. Exhibit spaces during these sessions will be shared amongst all guests.

Face masks covering the mouth & nose are required for all guests who are able to wear them during these sessions.

Please note that per our safety policy, the designated Mask Intolerant hours are the only time guests over the age of 2 will be permitted in the Museum without a mask. There are no exceptions to the mask policy during standard operating hours.

Details:

2-hour session

Visitor Requirements

• Face masks are required for all guests ages 3 and over, and must be worn over the nose and mouth during your visit. Gators and masks with valves are not accepted.
  
• Reservations are required.
  
• All food & drink must be consumed in our cafe areas. To keep things as safe as possible, we ask that guests limit food and beverage consumption in the museum at this time.
  
  
• Wash hands regularly for at least 20 seconds, and utilize our hand sanitizer and wipe stations.

Museum Clean & Safe Protocol

• CMC will be limiting attendance to allow for social distancing.
  
  
• Cleaning and disinfecting measures have been increased. All exhibit areas will be deep cleaned daily. We will also clean, disinfect, and exchange toys in our exhibits and common areas throughout the day. CMC has also contracted JanPro to treat the entire museum with EnviroShield for an added layer of safety.
  
  
• All CMC staff will be required to wear face masks covering the nose and mouth at all times.

Reasonable Accommodations

• Virtual Programs: CMC has over 150 virtual programs available on our website. View our collection here.
  
  
• Take-Away Activity Kits:  CMC offers free take-home activity kits for families who are staying at home during the pandemic. Kits can be picked up at the Museum during our business hours. If you enter the Museum to pick up your kits, you must be wearing a face mask that covers your nose and mouth. If you are unable to wear a face mask, please call the front desk at 216.791.7114 and a member of our staff can bring them out to you! Limit 3 kits per visit.