The Cleveland Museum of Art is one of The 15 Best Museums in Cleveland.

1. The Cleveland Museum of Art

9.5
11150 East Blvd (at Wade Oval Dr), Cleveland, OH
Art Museum · University Circle · 110 tips and reviews

Kevin D.Kevin Dudley: Since the museum is free, go often and pick a few galleries to peruse each time.

Victoria P.Victoria Perdomo: Phenomenal art collection on par with European museums. The galleries far make up for the inconvenience of construction. A MUST SEE!!

marilyn c.marilyn casey: just go! you will luv the new museum -- even if you don't like paintings by dead people :)

A Christmas Story House & Museum is one of The 15 Best Museums in Cleveland.

2. A Christmas Story House & Museum

8.9
3159 W 11th St (at W 11th St), Cleveland, OH
Museum · Tremont · 50 tips and reviews

Kat S.Kat Stout: I hate this movie but LOVED the house!Had a blast Love that you can play and explore its not a hands off museum. Highly recommend even if you are like me and don't like the movie its still a fun visit

CheapismCheapism: If you’re a fan, the house where movie was filmed & museum across the street is a great family outing! Both feature original props. Cost is $8/adult & $6/child for museum entrance & tour of house. Read more.

Erik C.Erik Cintron: Pure nostalgia here. A great American movie that now has it's own museum and an awesome gift shop. The tour guide was great and they let you tour the house as it was. It's the exact house. A must do!

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame is one of The 15 Best Museums in Cleveland.

3. Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

8.8
1100 Rock and Roll Blvd (at Cleveland's North Coast Harbor), Cleveland, OH
Museum · Downtown Cleveland · 211 tips and reviews

Jake S.Jake Smith: If this is your first time, check out all of the 1st floor memorabilia. Be sure to return if one of your favorite artists is the featured exhibit; the museum does a great job on the features.

Madison L.Madison Levin-Epstein: Truly a great museum, love the interactive exhibits! Probably my favorite thing in Cleveland!

Discover OhioDiscover Ohio: The 150,000 square-foot museum features 7 floors, 4 theaters for films, special events and free public programs and ever-changing exhibits - plus, you can even rent the Rock Hall for a special event.

Cleveland Museum of Natural History is one of The 15 Best Museums in Cleveland.

4. Cleveland Museum of Natural History

8.8
1 Wade Oval Dr (at East Blvd), Cleveland, OH
History Museum · University Circle · 47 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: The Museum of Natural History was founded in 1920 & started out as a small wooden building on a public square. The rooms were crowded with various species of animals earning it the nickname “The Ark.”

Destination ClevelandDestination Cleveland: CMNH manages an onsite zoo with plants and animals native to Ohio accessible from inside the museum.

K12 IncK12 Inc: Did you know? The museum has more than 5 million artifacts and specimens, including the largest, most researched and published collection of modern human and non-human primate skeletons in the world

Museum of Contemporary Art Cleveland is one of The 15 Best Museums in Cleveland.

5. Museum of Contemporary Art Cleveland

8.3
11400 Euclid Ave (at Mayfield Rd), Cleveland, OH
Art Museum · University Circle · 15 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: This Museum was founded in 1968 & was known as the “New Gallery” until 1984 when it was renamed the MOCA. This museum focuses on artists from the Greater Cleveland area & northeast Ohio.

CheapismCheapism: Featuring unique, original and compelling exhibits it’s a must see for those with an interest in art. Visit the museum for a low cost of only $4 or FREE on Fridays. This is a true gem in Cleveland! Read more.

Discover OhioDiscover Ohio: MOCA connects its visitors to the dynamic art and ideas of our time through exhibitions of emerging international artists and notable artists from the region and dynamic events and experiences.

Western Reserve Historical Society is one of The 15 Best Museums in Cleveland.

6. Western Reserve Historical Society

10825 East Blvd, Cleveland, OH
Non-Profit Organization · University Circle · 6 tips and reviews

Erik C.Erik Cintron: Being an out of towner I personally thought it was a cool museum with a nice history of Cleveland you can go through it in an hour or so. Some hands on stuff for kids and it was cheap and parking too

Latha S.Latha S: This is a hidden gem if u have kids. There are 2 Montessori-inspired playrooms, 1 for toddlers & preschoolers, & 1 for older kids. My kids love to play here. Inspires imagination & teaches history.

Michael K.Michael King: The collection of historical automobiles makes a visit here worth every second!

Great Lakes Science Center is one of The 15 Best Museums in Cleveland.

7. Great Lakes Science Center

8.9
601 Erieside Ave (at Cleveland's North Coast Harbor), Cleveland, OH
Science Museum · Downtown Cleveland · 52 tips and reviews

Alina M.Alina Mihai: Best 'museum'

Latha S.Latha S: Awesome place. Added benefit of going on the USS Mather in the summer months. Great IMAX movies too! Can't beat this place if u have kids.

NASANASA: Check out "Space Saturdays" at the NASA Glenn Visitor Center in the Great Lakes Science Center. See Forces in Space show, moon rocks, shuttle tiles and more http://www.glsc.org/nasa/index.php

The Ritz-Carlton, Cleveland is one of The 15 Best Museums in Cleveland.

8. The Ritz-Carlton, Cleveland

8.0
1515 W 3rd St (in Tower City Center), Cleveland, OH
Hotel · Downtown Cleveland · 31 tips and reviews

The Ritz-CarltonThe Ritz-Carlton: Ask the concierge about having a look at the beautiful Silver Grille, where the hotel presents Art Deco weddings. The interior is a tribute to one of the finest design eras of American architecture.

William M.William Mitchell: Cool place to stay...good service and great times here...got engaged here last time I was here.

Claire K.Claire Katt: A classy elegent hotel. Beautiful chandeliers. A nice quiet polite quality. The employment staff consists of friendly smiley spirited beings. Is that real or appearance? The vibing seems genuine.

Cleveland Botanical Garden is one of The 15 Best Museums in Cleveland.

9. Cleveland Botanical Garden

8.8
11030 East Blvd, Cleveland, OH
Botanical Garden · University Circle · 48 tips and reviews

Amanda M.Amanda Mickelson: Children's museum is fantastic.

Laura H.Laura Hunt: Nice time!!! Place was Beautiful and Staff Great!!! Butterfly exhibit was our favorite!!!! Recommend!!!

HISTORYHISTORY: The garden was moved here to its current location which is also where the original Cleveland Metroparks Zoo was in 1966. Today you can still see bits of the bear pit.

NASA John H Glenn Research Center at Lewis Field is one of The 15 Best Museums in Cleveland.

10. NASA John H Glenn Research Center at Lewis Field

21000 Brookpark Rd, Cleveland, OH
Government Building · 7 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: The Center was established in 1942 as part of the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics and was later incorporated into the National Aeronautics & Space Administration as a laboratory for aircra

K12 IncK12 Inc: Did you know? Formerly called Lewis Research Center, the center’s name was changed in 1999 in honor of John Glenn, the first American to orbit the Earth and the third American in space. Read more.

Jesse H.Jesse Holloway: NASA has a great co-op program for Business and Engineering Majors.

Glidden House is one of The 15 Best Museums in Cleveland.

11. Glidden House

7.9
1901 Ford Dr, Cleveland, OH
Hotel · University Circle · 16 tips and reviews

John L.John Latsha: Very nice hotel. Quaint but stylish and comfortable. I would stay here again. Located close to Little Italy, which is a plus, and to many museums and the arboretum.

Christine H.Christine H.: Great free breakfast, and free parking. Ed at the bar is a very good bartender, as well as, great conversation. Ed makes a mean Lemon Drop too.

Cleveland MagazineCleveland Magazine: Billing itself as the only boutique hotel in Cleveland, the Glidden House was the home of the eponymous paint family. It was built in 1910 and has been remodeled and expanded over the years.

Steamship William G Mather Museum is one of The 15 Best Museums in Cleveland.

12. Steamship William G Mather Museum

8.2
601 Erieside Ave (at Great Lakes Science Center), Cleveland, OH
Museum · Downtown Cleveland · 5 tips and reviews

Alex L.Alex Luthy: It's a great historic location. Bring groups of 10+ and arrange for the special tour. In the summer be sure to bring lots of water, it gets very hot below decks!

Benjamin S.Benjamin Szweda: Very nice ship. Follow the arrows for a self-guided tour set up so you see everything. Be sure to speak to the volunteers you find along the way - super passionate and knowledgeable.

Jeiran H.Jeiran Hasan: Great boat. One of the only ones that allows visitors into the engine room. Staff was very friendly and knowledgeable

African Elephant Crossing is one of The 15 Best Museums in Cleveland.

13. African Elephant Crossing

8.3
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, Cleveland, OH
Zoo Exhibit · Old Brooklyn · 7 tips and reviews

Beth M.Beth Morris: There is a great little place to eat that overlooks the elephants. A little stinky at times, but in the shade and wonderful view. They even serve hummus!

Kevin D.Kevin Dudley: This is a bit anticlimactic, but fun for the kids.

Ash z.Ash z: My absolute favorite part of the cleveland zoo!

USS Cod (SS-224) Submarine Memorial is one of The 15 Best Museums in Cleveland.

14. USS Cod (SS-224) Submarine Memorial

7.8
1034 N Marginal Rd, Cleveland, OH
Historic and Protected Site · Downtown Cleveland · 8 tips and reviews

Karen F.Karen Forbes Villanueva: Very cool great piece of history you and touch and feel. The tour is great only avoid if you don't like tight spaces. Really made me appreciate our sailors even more.

K12 IncK12 Inc: Did you know? The Cod performed history’s only international submarine-to-submarine rescue. In 1945, Cod rescued 56 Dutch sailors from a Dutch sub that had grounded on a coral reef Read more.

Cindy B.Cindy Bode: Under construction or renovation