# Cleveland Museum of Art Thanksgiving Family Discovery & ARTLENS > Event for families in the Cleveland area (OH). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Fri, Nov 27 · 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM - Where: Cleveland Museum of Art, 11150 East Blvd, Cleveland, OH 44106 - Ages: All ages (Interactive ARTLENS touch wall, family gallery tours, and glass atrium) - Price: Free general admission for all visitors; Interactive ARTLENS Gallery included - Organizer: Cleveland Museum of Art - Official page: https://www.clevelandart.org/ - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/cleveland/activities/cleveland-museum-of-art-thanksgiving-family-discovery-and-artlens--listing-aeead12895bfa44bfde34a9c ## About World-renowned for its comprehensive collections and commitment to free public admission, the Cleveland Museum of Art in University Circle is an exceptional Thanksgiving weekend cultural destination for families. Children are captivated by the ground-breaking ARTLENS Gallery, where state-of-the-art interactive digital walls let visitors manipulate digital art, create virtual pottery with body gestures, and participate in artistic matching games. In the permanent galleries, kids can marvel at ancient Egyptian mummies, medieval suits of armor in the Armor Court, and vibrant Impressionist masterpieces. The museum's soaring, sunlit Ames Family Atrium provides a spectacular indoor courtyard with soaring glass ceilings, indoor gardens, and seasonal cafe snacks. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Spacious galleries, wide elevators, and smooth polished limestone floors make this one of the most stroller-friendly facilities in Ohio. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Dedicated private nursing mother rooms, comfortable lounge chairs in the Atrium, and pristine family restrooms equipped with changing tables. • Age Suitability: Outstanding for babies in strollers through high schoolers; ARTLENS studio features child-level touchscreen stations and movement games. • Sensory Tips: The spacious atrium and quiet upper galleries allow families to find calm, low-stimulation environments throughout the museum. ## Similar picks in Cleveland - [A Christmas Story House & Museum Thanksgiving Family Kickoff](https://grassyknees.com/cleveland/activities/a-christmas-story-house-and-museum-thanksgiving-family-kickoff--listing-4060e2d01e735926a35ceeb1) — Fri, Nov 27 · 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM · A Christmas Story House & Museum · All ages · From $18 · checked Nov 5. 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