CMC Reopening for timed visits this May! The Children's Museum of Cleveland will be reopening to the general public this May! In surveying the families that we serve, we have gained insight into the wide range of needs and preferences that families have for in-person experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic. As a reflection of this feedback, we will be reopening on a hybrid model to provide both multi-group and private opportunities to visit the Museum so that families of all comfort levels can safely visit. Memberships will be turned back on beginning May 1st, and will be available for use to book timed tickets, and to use for discounts on guided rentals and in our gift shop. CMC will be open to the general public for limited attendance sessions Mondays, Tuesdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Families can visit for timed sessions of 2 hours, with the total attendance per session limited to 40 total guests. The Museum's exhibits will be shared amongst all families at this time. CMC will be open for guided rentals ONLY on Wednesdays and Fridays. There will also be guided rental sessions available outside of our general operating hours on Mondays, Tuesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Guided rentals offer families the opportunity to experience the Museum's exhibits without other groups present.

Clean & Safe Protocol

Face Masks: Face masks covering the nose and mouth are required for all guests ages 3 and up during your visit. There are no exceptions to this rule during standard operating hours. We offer monthly Mask Intolerant sessions for guests who are unable to tolerate mask wearing. Please Note: Vaccinated individuals will still be required to wear a mask during their visit. Guests that are not complying with this policy will be asked to leave the Museum. Limited Attendance: CMC will maintain limited attendance to allow for social distancing. Cleaning & Disinfecting: We will continue to clean and disinfect surfaces and props throughout the day to keep our spaces clean and safe. Eating & Drinking: We understand that young children can need a snack to refuel during play time. At this time, we have limited space available to eat at the Museum to accommodate quick snacks. We encourage families to plan to have their meals at home or on our front lawn for the time being!

Membership FAQ

Q: Will I be able to use my Membership? A: Yes! Memberships will be turned back on beginning May 1st. Memberships can be used to book timed tickets, and can be used to get a 10% discount on guided rentals and in our gift shop. Q: When does my Membership expire now? A: Memberships were frozen for the duration of our closure. A member of our team will reach out to all Members at the e-mail address provided on their account prior to our reopening to share your new expiration date with you! Your member number and card will still be valid. Q: Will I need a new card? A: Nope! Your existing Membership card will work.

Visit CMC Through Our Limited Attendance Options Here we have outlined all of the different options that will be available beginning May 1st. We have also included the dates and times that reservations will become available for each type of reservation. 

Details: $200 Includes up to 10 guests for a 2-hour rental. Up to 2 additional guests may be added for a fee of $20/person. Rentals may not exceed 12 guests total (all guests over the age of 11 months are counted towards this number) Guided Rentals: Guided rentals will offer small groups the opportunity to experience 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. Groups will be guided by a Museum staff member, and will move as a group from one exhibit to the next. Guests will have 45 minutes to enjoy the Wonder Lab, 45 minutes in Adventure City / Theater / Playlist, and 30 minutes to enjoy the Meadow / Arts & Parts. Face masks covering the mouth & nose are required for all guests ages 3 and up at all times. Reservations for Guided Rentals will go live at the link here on 4/21/2021.

Details: $12/person Standard Admission $2/person Museum for All Admission FREE with CMC Membership Total attendance will be limited to 40 guests per session. 2-hour session 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. The total attendance for these sessions will be limited to 40 guests. All guests over the age of 11 months require a ticket and count towards this total. Families visiting during these sessions will have access to all of the Museum's exhibits. Exhibit spaces during these sessions will be shared amongst all guests. 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. Reservations for 2 Hour Timed Ticket Sessions will go live at the link here on 4/28/21.

Details: $12/person Standard Admission $2/person Museum for All Admission FREE with CMC Membership Available to the public to book up to 5 tickets per group. Total attendance will be limited to 20 guests per session. 90 minute session Mask Intolerant Sessions: We understand that some guests may have a health condition or sensory sensitivity that does not allow them to tolerate mask wearing. During our Mask Intolerant sessions, guests who are unable to tolerate masks can visit without this requirement. Families can reserve up to 5 tickets, and the total attendance for these sessions will be limited to 20 guests. All guests over the age of 11 months require a ticket and count towards this total. Reservations must be made in advance, and guests that do not have a ticket will not be admitted upon entry. Families visiting during these sessions will have access to the Museum's lower level exhibits including Wonder Lab, Adventure City, Theater and Playlist. Exhibit spaces during these sessions will be shared amongst all guests. Items and surfaces will be sanitized prior to each session. Face masks covering the mouth & nose are required for all guests who are able to wear them during these sessions. Reservations for Mask Intolerant Sessions will go live at the link here on 4/28/2021.

We're Hiring! The Children's Museum of Cleveland is currently hiring a part-time (weekends only) Museum Experience Facilitator. This position represents the face of the Museum by interacting with guests at all points. This position is responsible for ensuring that visitors have a positive, safe, clean, and fun experience at the Museum. This position is public-facing and requires the employee to interact in person with the general public on a daily basis. Pay rate starts at $12.00 per hour. This position is part-time, one or two days (8 to 10 hours per day) per week with the possibility of additional hours. Interested individuals can apply to work only Saturdays, only Sundays, or both Saturdays and Sundays. Seasonal applicants also accepted. Click here to view the full job description.