# Cleveland Museum of Natural History Thanksgiving Family Science Labs > 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 Natural History, 1 Wade Oval Dr, Cleveland, OH 44106 - Ages: All ages (Hands-on fossil digs, live native animal encounters, and planetarium shows) - Price: $17 Adults, $14 Youth (ages 3-18), Free for toddlers under 3 and Museum Members - Organizer: Cleveland Museum of Natural History - Official page: https://www.cmnh.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-natural-history-thanksgiving-family-science-labs--listing-aa89b29b6b32408a2996220c ## About The Cleveland Museum of Natural History in University Circle transforms Thanksgiving weekend into an awe-inspiring scientific adventure, inviting children and parents to explore transformed interactive exhibit wings and newly renovated paleontology halls. Families can stand beneath the towering skeleton of Dunkleosteus, examine fossil casts in the interactive Ralph Perkins II Wildlife Center, and watch playful native river otters and bobcats explore outdoor habitats. Thanksgiving family labs invite budding scientists to inspect turkey quill feathers under digital microscopes, piece together dinosaur bone models, and discover how ancestral birds evolved. The Nathan and Fannye Shafran Planetarium offers daily kid-friendly star journeys exploring autumnal constellations and the harvest night sky. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Fully modernized wide elevator banks, level gallery corridors, and smooth outdoor boardwalks ensure smooth navigation for all strollers. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Private nursing rooms with comfortable armchairs, electrical outlets, and changing stations are conveniently located in the lower-level Discovery Wing. • Age Suitability: Excellent for curious children of all ages, with special toddler discovery zones featuring soft blocks and touchable natural artifacts. • Sensory Tips: Planetarium shows feature dim lighting and soft surround sound; sensory backpacks with noise-canceling headphones are available at visitor services. ## 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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