The Cleveland Museum of Natural History will welcome families and community members on Sunday, May 31, 2026, for Museum Family Day: Dino Day, a full day of prehistoric fun for visitors of all ages. The event will feature hands-on activities, interactive programming, fossil discoveries, live animal encounters, and of course, Real Foods Foods Dino Nuggets!
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Activities Include:
- Free Real Good Foods Dino Nuggets for kids: Hungry explorers can sink their teeth into free samples of Dino Nuggets shaped like T. rex, Stegosaurus, and other prehistoric favorites.
- Dinosaur-themed crafts: Visitors can create their own dino-inspired projects to take home.
- Interactive dinosaur programming: Museum curators and educators will lead activities that help visitors learn more about dinosaurs and prehistoric life.
- Dino-themed storytime: Families can gather for a fun storytime with Josh.
- Live animal encounters: Guests can meet the Museum’s animal ambassadors and discover how today’s wildlife connects to the age of dinosaurs.
- Dino-inspired face painting: Visitors can choose from a variety of prehistoric designs.
- Fossil digging: Participants can dig for fossils and explore what they can tell us about life millions of years ago.
- Special movie showings: Dino Day will include special showings of The Good Dinosaur at 10:15am, 11:55am, 1:35pm, and 3:15pm.
- Meet-and-greet with community leaders: Visitors will have the opportunity to connect with local community leaders throughout the day.
When:
Sunday, May 31, 2026
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where:
Cleveland Museum of Natural History
1 Wade Oval Drive, Cleveland, OH 44106
Admission:
All activities are included with general admission. Residents of Cleveland, East Cleveland, Brooklyn, Euclid, Garfield Heights, Maple Heights, and Warrensville Heights receive free admission on Saturdays and Sundays through Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Community Days with proof of address. Guests who purchase tickets in advance receive a $3 discount on general admission, and parking is available in the Museum’s attached garage at standard rates. Visit here for more info!
Where
Cleveland Museum of Natural History
1 Wade Oval Drive, Cleveland, OH 44106