Hours & Admission
Reservations Required
The Children's Museum of Cleveland offers timed ticket sessions and guided rentals.
Reservations are required for all visitors (Members and Non-Members) and can be made online at the ticketing links below.
We cannot accommodate walk-ups at this time.
Policy Update
Beginning Monday, March 14th, The Children's Museum of Cleveland (CMC) will begin offering both Mask Required and Mask Optional sessions daily. Attendance will remain limited, and reservations will still be required for all visitors including both Members and Non-Members.
Please Note: Masks will still be required for all guests ages 3 and older at all times until Monday, March 14th.
All future policy updates will be announced via this newsletter, and policy information is always available on our website.
Beginning Monday, March 14th:
Masks are required during the following sessions:
9am-11am Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays & Saturdays, and 12-2pm Sundays.
During these sessions, masks must be worn over the nose & mouth for all guests ages 3 and up. This policy is strictly enforced. Face shields, gaiters and masks with valves are not accepted.
Masks are optional during the following sessions:
11:30am-1:30pm Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays & Saturdays, and 2:30-4:30pm Sundays.
During these sessions, masks will be optional for all guests.
Purchase Tickets & Private Rentals
Mask Required Timed Ticket Sessions:
During these 2-Hour Timed Ticket Sessions, face masks are required.
Guests can visit CMC for standard admission rates or FREE with their CMC Membership.
Attendance is limited, and reservations are required.
Visitors will have access to all of the Museum's exhibits. Exhibit spaces will be shared amongst multiple families.
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
Mask Optional Timed Ticket Sessions:
BEGINNING MONDAY, MARCH 14TH.
During these 2-Hour Timed Ticket Sessions, face masks are optional.
Guests can visit CMC for standard admission rates or FREE with their CMC Membership.
Attendance is limited, and reservations are required.
Visitors will have access to all of the Museum's exhibits. Exhibit spaces will be shared amongst multiple families.
Face masks are optional during these sessions.
Details:
2-hour session
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 are optional during guided rentals.
Please note that if you are celebrating a birthday, space for food and/or decorations is not currently offered. Please do not plan to eat on-site during these rentals.
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.)
Museum Hours
CMC is currently reservation-only. View our ticketing calendar to view available dates and sessions.
Holiday Hours:
Closed Monday, May 30 (Memorial Day)
Closed Monday, July 4 (Independence Day)
Closed Monday, Sept. 5 (Labor Day)
CLOSED September 5-9th for Building Maintenance
Closed Thursday, Nov. 24 (Thanksgiving)
Closed Saturday, Dec. 24 (Christmas Eve)
Closed Sunday, Dec. 25 (Christmas Day)
Closed Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023 (New Year’s Day)
Admission
Adults
$12
Children
$12
Infants
(11 months and younger)
FREE
CMC Members
FREE
*Adults must be accompanied by a child to enter, and children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult 18 years of age or older.
To ensure safety, all adult visitors must supervise their children at all times.
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