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    Transformer Station

    4.8 (12 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 6:00 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Sheena W.

    I've been here twice now and I think anyone in the Hingetown area should take 30 minutes and check out this little gallery! They get new exhibits quarterly I think. I went to "In Her Image: Photographs by Rania Matar (great relatable photos of girls/women) and to Raúl de Nieves: Fina (this one was human like sculptures made from beads). They have staff on hand to talk about the pieces with if you need more understanding or want to share your interpretations. Also, big plus here, IT'S FREE! The only downside is the parking. I mean, they have free parking, but it's taken over by rude selfish people who can't read the signs saying parking is only for visitors to Transformer Station. On my last visit I watched a guy get out of his big white work van and walk across the street to his job site, then I saw a woman park and walk over to Larder. This is frustrating because I am there for the art and these people are hindering that by taking up parking spaces that don't belong to them. I was told by staff that they are working on a solution - hopefully it involves towing and high fees. Anyways, just try and find some street parking, check out the art, then grab yourself some deli sandwiches at Larder or a beer at Saucy. Or you can even make your way over to Spaces for more art!

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    Ben S.

    I haven't been back since the gallery first opened, but I have to say my most recent experience was as good as my first. I think this is my favourite CLE gallery! The lady at the desk was very friendly and welcoming. She gave me a Kindle to use to guide me through the museum. I recommend you accept the kindle. It adds great value to the experience in terms of what the artist was thinking of and intending and as to how all the art relates to each other. For the one gallery there was even a video of the artist explaining the gallery. The lady at the desk told me to come and ask if I had any questions and genuinely seemed to care as to whether I would enjoy myself. This particular exhibit I felt was really something that resonated with me since I love to travel and since our city, Cleveland, is quickly developing. There were photographs taken observing people in their cars, in their high rise apartments, via Google Earth satellite, and to me most interestingly with other strangers on the street. There was also a multi-media instalment. I think it was my favourite as it dealt with a subject I often consider when I travel. I won't ruin the surprise, but it has to do with people taking public transit. The current exhibits are in place till 20 Sept (day of Sparx City Hop) - I recommend checking it out!

    Renee B.

    I had the pleasure of coming here to check out the Dana Schultz exhibit and thoroughly enjoyed my experience as an art lover. The building is very simple so that the focus can rely more on the work they are showing. The staff was very friendly and the building is very well lit. I signed up for their email list so that I can check out more artists that come through the area. Will definitely go back!

    Mary S.

    Clevelands Culture with an edgier scene! This is a kinda big deal and will def build up the culture development in the City. High five! Crisp white walls tastefully filled with contemporary photography art is Fresh! I highly recommend checking it out

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    Cleveland Botanical Garden

    Cleveland Botanical Garden

    4.3
    (190 reviews)
    5.5 mi

    I feel so blessed to live in Cleveland! We have the most amazing cultural opportunities. I…read morehaven't been to the botanical graces for years. (Even though my husband and I are Members). ‍ A friend of mine sent me a note that the botanical gardens have free admission in June for a anyone with Rose in their name. Whoohoo. I brought my aunt Rose and godmother for a day out. She just turned 80, what a nice way to get out. Even on a 95 degree day, the gardens were beautiful. Sun, shade and the inside garden with the butterfly release. They also had educational tables set up. I think there are a handful of volunteers that do a wonderful job. Julie checked us in and was very helpful. This is a great place to walk wonderfully curated gardens. There is beauty in every corner. I'm definitely coming back to use my membership and enjoy the beauty here. (Just maybe not on a 95 degree day again). Hahaha.

    On a perfect weather day, I joined a friend to marvel at the beauty provided at the Cleveland…read moreBotanical Garden. Inside, we wished the 50-year-old tortoise a happy birthday. Then a mallard duck welcomed us as we ventured outside to the green vistas amidst the numerous bubbling fountains. Flora of every hue dotted our paths. My favorites on this trip included the red bridge in the Japanese garden and the Narnia-infused view that I call the STONE TABLE. Find your own magical journey at this wondrous place!

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    Museum of Contemporary Art Cleveland

    Museum of Contemporary Art Cleveland

    3.0
    (53 reviews)
    5.7 mi

    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!

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    DJ Black Unicorn rocking the crowd at a Silent Disco party
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    Part of the neighborhood
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    Cleveland Museum of Natural History

    Cleveland Museum of Natural History

    4.0
    (139 reviews)
    5.3 mi

    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!

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    House from A Christmas Story

    House from A Christmas Story

    4.5
    (376 reviews)
    1.8 mi

    We weren't planning to spend a day at the iconic house museum from A Christmas Story. One of our…read morekids spotted the advertising brochure in the Local Attractions rack in a hotel lobby. We came to Lorraine Ohio for a girls dance competition, and had an afternoon off. This museum is like no other I've ever visited. We started at the gift shop what an amazing display of artifacts, memorabilia, and Christmas decor, much of it styled out of the 1940s era. While there we had a pleasure of meeting the young lady who played the part of Santa's elf at Higby's department store. She had returned for a reunion weekend with a cast from the movie. The neighborhood looks very much the same the scenes in the movie. The house itself is beautifully restored inside and out. Unlike other museums, this one is extremely interactive. I crawled underneath the kitchen sink and had my kids take photos of me. My granddaughter put Randy's bib around her neck and gobbled away at a dinner plate. Upstairs we rattled around through the bedrooms, the bathroom (the decoder ring was sitting on the sink). I highly recommend this museum!

    We have been going to the Christmas Story House periodically over the last twenty years, when we…read morevisit the East Coast. It just keeps getting better and better. It is a treasure for anyone who loves 'A Christmas Story'. From the way that they've made the interior of the house resemble the sets from the movie, to the amazing museum and gift shop, this place is a must visit!

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    In front of the "Christmas Story" House.
    In front of the "Christmas Story" House.
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    Actual house from the movie.
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    Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit

    Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit

    3.6
    (21 reviews)
    4.7 mi

    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.

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    Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit
    Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit

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    Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

    Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

    4.1
    (1.3k reviews)
    1.6 mi

    This was surprisingly my first time viewing the entire Rock and Roll Hall of Fame…read more Ive been for performances before and outdoor festivals and always had a good time. I had family in town and their only request was to see the Rock Hall, so I made it happen. They are currently doing construction and we had to enter in a different entrance. The staff was so nice. The exhibits were informative and there was so much to see and learn. The interactive sound lab was a hit for young and old alike. I will be back, especially after the 2026 induction occurs and the exhibits change again. The gift shop was so fun also.

    Everyone said the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame was a must-see during my road trip, so of course I had…read moreto go. It's an interesting place, they did a nice job packing it full of relevant exhibits across many diverse corners of rock, covering decades across the six floors of the museum. They also have interactive sections, including a "garage" where you can play instruments to your heart's content. The layout was a bit odd, there was never a clear flow that people followed within each section. People were bumping into each other and moving in opposite directions pretty frequently. I was also frustrated by the lighting and displays; it was way too challenging to get a clear picture of certain displays because of bright lights nearby (or wandering bystanders jumping in front of you at random). Cool experience if you like rock/music, but don't expect to build a whole day around it. It's a quick 1-2 hour stop that won't make or break your time in Cleveland overall.

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    It's your turn to play in The Garage
    It's your turn to play in The Garage
    Step inside the world's only hall of fame and museum dedicated to Rock & Roll
    Step inside the world's only hall of fame and museum dedicated to Rock & Roll
    Dive into each Hall of Fame Inductee's video and album highlights on level 3

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    Dive into each Hall of Fame Inductee's video and album highlights on level 3

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