This art museum is absolutely beautiful and definitely worth visiting. General admission is free…read morebut has $14 parking. The building itself is stunning, with great architecture and tons of natural light that makes walking through the galleries feel really open and peaceful. They have works from Monet and other well known artists, which was really exciting to see in person. There's a lot to explore, so I'd recommend setting aside a few hours to really take it all in. Just make sure to plan your timing because they close at 5 PM. The staff throughout the museum were exceptionally friendly and welcoming, which made the experience even better. There's also a large gift shop with lots of unique items and a cafe inside the museum, which is nice if you want to take a break during your visit.

MIX: Peace, Love, and Soul Tags For: Mix: Peace, Love, and…read moreSoul Special Event Sold Out Date: Friday, February 6, 2026, 6:00-10:00 p.m. The CMA throws themed events every 1st Friday. At these events food alcohol nonalcoholic beverages are served. I say this because most responsible people call Ubers/Rides to pick them up safely, well when the event was over at 10 people picked up there things at coat check and proceeded to the vestibule to wait on their rides and Ubers. This was around 10-10:30 pm and the police that were hired at event forced everyone to stand outside. Keep in mind it was about 6 degrees in Cleveland. I understand the event was over and they had to close but grace should've been given considering the weather. Although the event was nice maybe you shouldn't attend in the winter because they'll put you out.

We came here for a wedding reception and was really looking forward to taking in the scenery and…read moregardens prior to the reception. Unfortunately, it was raining the whole day. The only thing we got to enjoy was indoors, but we can tell that the outside would had been such a good view if weather permits. Regardless, all the rooms indoors were well immaculate, staff were very deligent and friendly, and they all did such a wonderful job hosting a wedding there.

The Botanical Gardens are really lovely, and the outdoor gardens are the high point of a visit…read more The indoor greenhouses are beautiful, but there are only 2, and they're small compared to others. Outside, there are numerous planned beds and green spaces. I love the herb garden and the Japanese Garden. They have a pretty solid line up of special events, both in addition to and included with your admission. If you're really feeling a walk, you can get to Little Italy from the gardens, or if you're less walk-y, it's about a 5 minute ride.

Moca Cleveland is an awesome museum and space in Cleveland's University district. Located near Case…read moreWestern Reserve University, the building itself is a work of art. It's a super cool shape and all glass on the outside. Near it is another giant piece of public art, a big hand. Parking can be a little difficult around the museum as it's a pretty walkable area, but there are a few pay lots within walking distance. The museum is 4 floors I believe and has constantly rotating exhibits. They don't collect or keep any pieces which makes each visit a new experience. The exhibits are typically interesting and sometimes they feature local artists. I've attended a few events here which are usually pretty cool. They have a large open space perfect for a dance floor, wedding, or any type party of event. They also have a cool gallery hall where they usually set-up the bar. You have to bring in for your own events of course. But another cool thing is that the museum is free and open to all Ohio residents Friday-Sunday!

I saw the other reviews and didn't really believe them. It's a free art museum, and the building…read morelooks snazzy from the outside. How bad can it be? Unfortunately, it really was unimpressive. I'm not a modern art person, but I've seen much better than this. The top of the stairs led to a bizarrely pointless overlook of very little of the interior. The most artsy exhibit had some abstract paintings that looked kind of cool but didn't photograph well. Another floor felt like it was basically a dare to dislike the art, with text framing the artist's identity as if this was very important, but the actual exhibit being childishly unoriginal and aesthetically bankrupt. Maybe future exhibits will be better, but the other reviewers don't give me a ton of confidence about whoever's making creative decisions here. The view of the neighborhood was nice, but I found that I spent barely half an hour trying really hard to get something out of the museum before giving up, and it really wasn't worth the time or money that I spent on it. And it was free!

It's nice, but it's also a bit pricey. Ordered the family pack, 2 adults and 2 kids 12 and under…read more The whole exhibit took about an hour, taking our time and shuffling between crowds. Things could be better- there were 3 exhibits that were broken. Also, there should be more cleaning. Most of their illusion relies on reflection. But with all the reachable mirrors being dirty, it looses its appeal. The staff was friendly, helpful and went around and showed guests how to interact with the exhibit and uphold the rules around no food/drinks. Overall, nice that Cleveland has something to draw people in, however with a bit of effort, it can even be better.

Came here for a school field trip. The kids liked the place and had a good time with their friends…read more It was smaller that I thought. I took off 1 star cause they are a cashless business, I use cash for everything.

I've been to Cleveland a few times now and I usually stop by the nearby Museum of Art, but I…read moreFINALLY decided to check out this spot today and I had so much more fun! I've been to my fair share of natural history museums, and while this one is compact, it is very modern and packs a punch! When you enter, you're immediately greeted by a giant dinosaur and that set the tone for the whole visit, I felt like I kept seeing dinosaur bones everywhere! It took me a moment to orient myself to the museum layout, but looking back it's pretty compact and I could've easily wandered and enjoyed most of the museum in a couple hours. I especially enjoyed how interactive the earth section was, and this is silly but sit on those rock-looking cushions - they are SO comfortable! The little planetarium area was also very cool, and I would consider seeing a show in there next time! The dioramas are by far the most beautiful/engaging I've seen, and with between the fish video cave and the outdoor animal area, I felt like I also got a mini trip to the aquarium and the zoo. Overall I had an amazing time and this spot is super baby/toddler friendly! Note: If you have ASTC membership, admission is included! As a non museum member, I'd recommend street parking. It's much cheaper than the flat rate garage fare.

WOW... I might be almost 30 but this was a FUN day! my boyfriend took me here on my birthday since…read moreit's been on my list for a while and we ended up being here for 4-5 hours!! There are SO MANY rooms and interactive things to do & keep busy! Ohio animals/bugs, planets, body system, fish, birds, coyotes, otters, etc!!!!! They have a movie theater that shows different short movies (~ 30-45 mins) & a planetarium - sadly we missed the shows for the planetarium... BUT we will be back!! We watched a T-Rex film that I will say, I thought was going to be dumb.... But again was actually so cool! Do not underestimate this museum! Plus Cuyahoga county residents get in for free on the weekends & according to their events page.. they hold SO many fun activities for kids and adults - like yoga! I cannot wait to come back & explore this place again (especially the planetarium) & participate in some of there events! Thank you for the sweetest staff & a great day!

Great parking! Easy to find! We did not pay for the tour but seeing the house with the leg lamp was…read moreworth it to us. The museum was closed (or was apart of the tour we didn't pay for). The gift shop was open and it was everything we hoped it would be for the Christmas story gift shop. Lots of Christmas decorations, bunny suites, pink Christmas tree, leg lamps, and cool nicknacks. If you are a fan, this is a must stop place if in the area! Plus there is some really good food across the street!

Honestly, 'A Christmas Story' gets on my nerves. Sure, it's nostalgic. I was even that kid who…read morebegged for a Red Ryder -- and imagined being a hero with it. But the movie -- perhaps the dude who narrated it -- is just not my bag. Maybe it's the whiny little brother ... I don't know. The house, however? That's a totally different story. People line up here like it's the last place on earth. They dress up in bunny costumes and climb under the sink for photos. It's really cool to see this. Plus the place is nicely adorned with movie props. Only so many people can be inside the house at one time (fire codes), which makes it easier to grab photos. I'm told there is a line during the Christmas season, and that was certainly the case on my Dec. 24, 2025 visit. Good news: It moved quickly. There's a gift shop across the street, along with a museum, and the car and fire truck from the movie. For fans of this movie, this small block is Mecca.

It was amazing. The floating images.. it was so immersive…read more I highly recommend this...

The Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit was a mixed bag for me; some really good and some not so much. I…read morewaited for the price to come down and went on a Tuesday afternoon after the cost had come down to $20 plus a $7 fee. Lets get some of the basics out of the way. The exhibit is located on the East Side of Cleveland in a converted warehouse space near to the Shoreway. The entrance to the parking lot is on E. 72nd street, but you drive around the building and enter on the E.70th Street side. Parking is $5 which you pay for inside. Since the day was nice, I parked on E.72nd and walked around the building. Once inside you check-in and then can either enter the exhibit or look around the lobby/gift shop. There are some cool pieces to take pictures with and some things to see. The exhibit itself is a large rectangular room about 60 foot wide by 200 foot long. The tall walls have been covered with screens onto which the exhibit is projected. There are projections on the floor, including circles 6 foot apart to allow for social distancing. There are a decent number of benches and folding chairs. While I was there the room had a nice sized crowd, but not overly crowded. The sound is excellent, although it may be a bit loud for some. The exhibit itself runs on a continuous loop of about 30 minutes. Once inside you are allowed to stay as long as you like. The projections vary slightly depending on which wall you are looking at so finding the place you want to be and what you want to watch can be challenging. A major issue with the space is that there are two rows of columns running down the space; to try to deal with this they have covered them with mirrored panels. Unfortunately this means that your view is constantly broken up and disrupted and takes you out of the exhibit. The projections and music is very well done. Technically this is an excellent piece of interactive art. How you enjoy this will vary greatly. To make the piece interactive they have taken Van Gogh's works and altered them in a number of ways. Most of the projections are smaller details of the larger pieces; there is almost no time given to the full pieces. They have added animation and movement to the art. They have also changed some of the colors and illumination levels to create action. As interactive art it is entertaining and compelling, as an actual exhibition of Van Gogh's art it falls far short. I had downloaded the Android App which had a good deal of background information and explanations. Unfortunately I found the app hard to use, especially the audio functions. I was listening to the podcast designed to synchronize with the exhibit, it cut out about half way through and was impossible to get back working. The gift shop had quite a nice selection of items, although prices were hard to find and seemed a bit expensive. Overall I was OK with the Immersive Van Gogh, partially because I waited until the prices had reduced significantly and I avoided the parking fee. If I had paid about $70-$80 I would have felt ripped off. The exhibit itself was really well done from a technical standpoint, I just felt that it did not do full credit to the Van Gogh's genius. I also went at a time when the exhibit was not overly crowded; during prime times it could be challenging. The best part of Immersive Van Gogh is that it has introduced the artist and great art to a much wider audience. The exhibit really highlights the details, the colors and the brushwork of the art, it unfortunately de-emphasizes the full works and the compositions that are a major part of what makes these masterpieces. Since a single company runs the exhibit, leases the building and does the ticketing it feels like they are trying to ring out excessive money with the ticketing fee and parking fee in addition to the cost of the tickets. How you feel about the Immersive Van Gogh will depend on how you approach the exhibit. If you are looking for a real exhibit of Van Gogh's work this is probably not for you. If you are looking at a fairly unique multi-media presentation based on Van Gogh's works, you will probably enjoy it. I would suggest going through the app to get some nice background information.

My experience was relaxing and low stress. The exhibits were engaging and very informative. I found…read moremyself standing there watching a lot of the tv screen watching the music evolve over the years. From blues to jazz, to gospel to rock and roll, from pop to rap, and even some electronic music, its all there. The workers seemed nice. They were not intrusive at all. The main walk through is downstairs, and you have to take the escalator or the elevator. There was interactive booth on the 2nd floor to play instruments and a beat making area on the top floor. There was a gift store at the entrance/exit with records, albums, and memorabilia. I saw a theatre upstairs as well but I did not go into it, but it seemed to be some kinds of showing and had repeating showtimes with wait times. The classic icons over the last 100 years and the tunes that came along with them was a blast of nastalgia! With a smile, I was reminded of phases of own life I had gone through, the state of the world and auras of the past, and reminded just how different things were....In a way it felt like I was reliving the history of America since there doesnt seem to be much genuinity these days in pop-culture.

They currently have an SNL display - showcasing the musical artists that have appeared on SNL over…read morethe past 50 years. I remember being in Elementary school, staying up late with my college aunt, watching SNL with all her friends. I easily spent an hour with the headphones on reliving the memories of those musical acts. Overall a trip here made my visit to Cleveland worthy.

We made the short trek to this museum earlier in the year while they were having a book sale and…read moredecided to take the tour. It seems like a small space but there are lots of artifacts with unique stories about them. Our tour guide was also the owner I believe and he's a very engaging storyteller and historian. It was evident that he really appreciates his collection. We learned some things, had some laughs and took a few good pictures. The admission price is about what we expected if maybe a bit pricey. The gift shop is nice but definitely pricey- especially on used books. But, if you're interested in the subject matter and want to find a little something do on a day you're nearby, it's definitely worth checking out.

Went when they had pictures with the thing I'm not able to spell…read more All the people were friendly and so helpful. They knew what they have and other similar places in Cleveland too. The museum does have a tiny gift shop in front

This is charming. It's a cute little nature center in the Rocky River Reservation with some play…read moreareas, educational areas, restrooms, etc. This place is BUSY, so even the fairly generous parking area can fill up quickly. Trails from the Nature Center lead into several different directions, and you can either attempt the stairs that ascend to the moon, or avoid them if 9 flights of stairs aren't your idea of a fun hike. They also host occasional activities and plant sales.

Brought my 5 and 1.5 year olds to play on the very poorly marked "playground." It took us longer to…read morefind it than it did for my kids to play on it. We were disappointed to find that the "playground" only consisted of a wood balance beam, different size stepping logs, and a climbing wall. There was nothing appropriate for my youngest, and my oldest only played for 5 minutes before telling me, "Mommy, this isn't fun. Can we go?" Next, we went inside to check out the Nature Center, and I was pleasantly surprised. The kids had a great time crawling through the giant tree, looking at taxidermy, reading books, playing games, and seeing live animals like turtles and snakes. We spent a half hour playing. I don't think it's worth a 45 minute drive, but if you're in the area or driving through, it's a great place to keep your little ones busy for an hour or so. There are also beauthiking trails that we didn't have time to explore.