Cleveland Museum of Art: Hours, Address, Cleveland Museum of Art Reviews: 5/5
Cleveland Museum of Art
Cleveland Museum of Art
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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The Cleveland Museum of Art creates transformative experiences through art, “for the benefit of all the people forever.” The Cleveland Museum of Art is renowned for the quality and breadth of its collection, which includes more than 61,000 objects and spans 6,000 years of achievement in the arts. The museum is a significant international forum for exhibitions, scholarship, and performing arts. One of the top comprehensive art museums in the nation and free of charge to all, the Cleveland Museum of Art is located in the dynamic University Circle neighborhood.
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Casey H
Pittsburgh, PA27 contributions
Aug 2021 • Couples
Other than a parking fee ($6) this museum is free to your and is HUGE. Definitely would take more than one trip to see everything. Extensive collections of paintings from the renaissance to present day, also a ton of sculptures and pottery from different parts of the world. There is a cafe inside and a beautiful courtyard to sit in. Only thing I didn't like was that you are not allowed to bring in a water bottle.
Written August 22, 2021
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MomRocco
Chicago, IL472 contributions
Sep 2021
One of our reasons for stopping in Cleveland while on vacation was to visit this fine museum. It was a good decision. It reminds me very much of the Art Institute of Chicago in its breadth and scope and is definitely a world-class institution. We arrived right when the museum opened and spent several hours wandering through the galleries, which were nearly empty. So much art and so little time. Our feet gave out before we had a chance to see everything. I must compliment the curators who thoughtfully provided information about each work and also some context or interesting tidbit of information. My favorite painting was "The Pink Cloud" by Henri-Edmond Cross and included that he was an anarchist, which was an interesting detail. We had lunch at the Provenance Cafe which offered a good selection of food at a decent price. If I get back to Cleveland, I will definitely visit this wonderful museum again.
Written September 24, 2021
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gefilte63
Beachwood, OH600 contributions
Jul 2020
My wife and I visited during the height of the pandemic. Things had just begun to open up again and we snagged tickets to the Museum. Temperatures taken on the way in, admissions spread out to keep the numbers low, and limits to the number of people allowed in each gallery. Very impressed and felt safe.
All that aside, the Museum's regular collection is amazing: the sculptures, armor, etc. We also caught some great special exhibits: Korean embroidery, contact sheets, Tiffany.
The place just never disappoints.
All that aside, the Museum's regular collection is amazing: the sculptures, armor, etc. We also caught some great special exhibits: Korean embroidery, contact sheets, Tiffany.
The place just never disappoints.
Written April 11, 2021
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Jeffrey W
Chicago, IL10 contributions
Oct 2021 • Couples
CMA is outstanding and well worth the visit. The collections are superb and building architecture outstanding. For those not from Cleveland, the museum is located in beautiful park like museum campus adjacent to Case Western Reserve University. The museum docents we’re very polite and helpful. While not as large as the Met or Art Institute of Chicago, I highly recommend. The collection is robust without being overwhelming and perfect for a several hour visit (or longer). This is a highly desirable alternative to its larger, less friendly and more crowded bigger city comparable museums.
Written October 25, 2021
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K J
Brunswick, OH15 contributions
May 2021
One of the country's best art museums, although art people will tell you that the Museum lacks a significant modern collection. If you like Egyptian, Greek and Roman, Renaissance, and other world art, it's a must-see attraction. Asian, African, and Islamic art are there too. It's a beautiful building, with a recent expansion that has added to its appeal. They have special exhibitions, a good (and pricey) gift shop, and restaurant.
Written June 23, 2021
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GreggMS
Grand Rapids, MI519 contributions
Oct 2021
We visited this museum for the first time and it was an excellent visual experience. They have paintings from Van Gogh, Renoir, Monet, Dali, Degas, Matisse, Pissaro, Picasso and O'Keeffe. If you love art from the Impressionist era, you will love this place. Plenty of other exhibits for all tastes.
Great time to visit is early October during the week when there are no crowds. Plenty of restrooms and drinking fountains. Good gift shop and cafe. Helpful, courteous staff. Parking is also good and is right next to the museum.
Great time to visit is early October during the week when there are no crowds. Plenty of restrooms and drinking fountains. Good gift shop and cafe. Helpful, courteous staff. Parking is also good and is right next to the museum.
Written October 6, 2021
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TravelerCentralFLA
Clermont, FL1,023 contributions
Jun 2022
I thoroughly enjoyed my visit to the Cleveland Museum of Art. I didn't know what to expect, but I almost always enjoy art museums. The museum has a very nice collection. There are sections with art from Asia, Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, Ancient Egypt, and Ancient Babylon. The museum is laid out well and it is pretty easy to navigate. In their Western Art collection there are some really nice pieces from the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. The hall that contained the armor and weapons was fascinating and contained many beautiful examples of arms from Medieval and early Modern Europe. I enjoyed some of the baroque pieces by Tintoretto and van Hontorst. I liked seeing some of the Benjamin West works that were in the museum as well. Art from the last 100 years or so was well represented as well. There are some very nice works by Monet, Renoit, Matisse, Picasso, and Dalí. The object labels throughout the museum were very informative and helpful. They did help me to understand pieces that I was unfamiliar with.
I really enjoyed my visit and I recommend a visit to the Cleveland Museum of Art.
I really enjoyed my visit and I recommend a visit to the Cleveland Museum of Art.
Written June 28, 2022
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wander1
Atlanta, GA278 contributions
Apr 2022
We only had a short time so we concentrated on the Giacometti exhibit, which is fascinating. It's also the only exhibit we had to pay for but the price is modest. We could easily have spent a whole day. There's a good variety of exhibits for everyone. The buildings and grounds are lovely as well.
Written May 20, 2022
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Yvonne V
Moorestown, NJ6 contributions
Apr 2022
What a suprise! Parking $12.00 but museum entrance was free. You can make a donation if you want. Free tours but you must sign up, very knowledgeable docents, making the experience worth while. A nice mix of art, sculpture, tapestries to satisfy all. Do not miss this!
Written April 28, 2022
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doc832
Cleveland, OHIO18 contributions
Mar 2020 • Couples
Well the Cleveland museum of art is free to get in first off. special exhibits will cost you some money but it's still very reasonable. They have everything that you could ever want in art and it's very well displayed. They have a parking garage right underneath the museum and a great cafeteria. I've been there for business and social times and never have enough time to see the whole thing. You really need to take it in sections not all in one day.
This is highly highly highly recommended.
This is highly highly highly recommended.
Written March 5, 2020
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Claudia H
Huber Heights, OH10 contributions
We are wondering which hotels are closest.
Hygienist83
Hinckley, Ohio216 contributions
If you’re just planning on going to museum, Intercontinental and Tudor Arms are the closest. But there’s absolutely nothing around there except Cleveland Clinic. Downtown hotels would give you the opportunity to walk to many other sights and restaurants. It just depends on what you’re planning on doing in Cleveland
Tricia K
Louisville, KY5 contributions
Is there no walking options?
debbiekE5417IA
Cleveland, OH7 contributions
yes, it is very accessible ad waling around is easy.,
Lynda S
Ontario, Canada30 contributions
I would like to know if the Faberge Red Cross with Triptych will be in display May 21, 2019? I have talked to an employee by phone who said it absolutely would be. However, when I used your email address to ask the question I received a response that it would not be available any time before the end of the month. Could you please, please check this out and let me know before our visit.
beergirl
Cleveland, OH37 contributions
I am a frequent visitor to the museum. But this question would be better directed to the museum staff. I don't walk around the whole museum everything I visit, I enjoy going often so i take my time sometimes drawing in the galleries.
lauramc210
Columbus, OH28 contributions
I’m visiting the Infinity Mirrors exhibit September 28. Any advice on how to get the most out of our visit? Thank you.
Maliesmom
Cleveland, OH163 contributions
Just seeing your post and hope you had a good time! The Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) in Toronto is going to buy one of the Infinity Mirrors exhibits so maybe that will be one of your future trips to look forward to!
Maliesmom
Cleveland, OH163 contributions
trying to get to my prior answer to correct something to the person who asked about a place to stay near the museum. Please note that I mentioned Baymont in Mayfield Heights which I made clear was not near the Museum...but I meant to say STAYBRIDGE SUITES.
Anjum01
Virginia224 contributions
Sorry, I have no idea bec I stayed in Independance
Connector584733
Southfield, MI
Can you recommend hotels within walking distance from the museum?
bonster
Cleveland, OH35 contributions
Not sure! Sorry
Katie C
Westland, MI180 contributions
Whats the food like in the cafe? Prices? My husband and I and three kids 14,13, and 3. All picky. We are coming from Detroit area and doing the Christmas Story House then going to the to the Museum of Art. I thought we could eat there or would anyone know of a family friendly lunch place nearby.
Katie C
Westland, MI180 contributions
Thanks everyone for answering. We went and there was something for all my picky eaters. It took a little for some of the items to be made but everything tasted good. It did cost about $70 for the 5 of us to eat.
Mary Leita W
Aiken, SC16 contributions
How much time should I allow for the museum?
tcebular
Cancun, Mexico7 contributions
If it is adults only take at least a half day and plan on lunch there. If you are bringing kids do many visits at about two hours each. If you are taking boys start with the armor court, that was my first visit in 1955. We have continued to go ever since and had a membership for decades. The museum is always free, however, there are sometimes special exhibits that require a fee and or a reservation time to see the event. The Asian and pre-Columbian sections are very interesting as well.
how much is parking
Libba J
Cleveland, OH12 contributions
We almost always park on Martin Luther King, down the hill from CMA. Along MLK parking is free. This is not a good choice if snowy or rainy, but beautiful because you can walk by or look back at the Wade lagoon.
Is there art?
deborah d
Cleveland, OH9 contributions
I am assuming that you are kidding! Cleveland Museum OF ART is a museum known around the world as having some of the finest collections of art. The Museum also features what is called "The Collection Wall" which is a 40-foot interactive digital wall which displays in real time all works of art from the permanent collection currently on view in the galleries—which is between 4,200 and 4,500 pieces of artworks at any given time. It also has digital images of art that is in storage. You might enjoy that as well as enjoying the pieces of art in the galleries.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cleveland Museum of Art
- Cleveland Museum of Art is open:
- Tue - Tue 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wed - Wed 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Thu - Thu 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Fri - Fri 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Sat - Sun 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- We recommend booking Cleveland Museum of Art tours ahead of time to secure your spot. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. See all 3 Cleveland Museum of Art tours on Tripadvisor
- Hotels near Cleveland Museum of Art:
- (0.23 mi) Glidden House
- (0.33 mi) Courtyard by Marriott Cleveland University Circle
- (0.64 mi) InterContinental Cleveland, an IHG Hotel
- (0.42 mi) University Circle House
- (0.81 mi) InterContinental Suites Hotel Cleveland, an IHG Hotel
- Restaurants near Cleveland Museum of Art:
- (0.17 mi) Michelson and Morley
- (0.32 mi) L'Albatros Brasserie + Bar
- (0.20 mi) Jolly Scholar
- (0.21 mi) Severance Restaurant
- (0.22 mi) Garden Cafe
- Attractions near Cleveland Museum of Art:
- (0.04 mi) University Circle
- (0.04 mi) Cleveland Botanical Garden
- (0.04 mi) Wade Oval
- (0.22 mi) Cleveland Orchestra at Severance Hall
- (0.22 mi) Cleveland Museum of Natural History