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Skip the Line: Cleveland History Center Admission Ticket

Skip the Line: Cleveland History Center Admission Ticket

Overview

For over 150 years the Western Reserve Historical Society (WRHS) has been telling the story of Northeast Ohio. Visit the headquarters of Cleveland's oldest cultural institution, the Cleveland History Center, to experience the exhibits that bring these stories to life.

From the very first map of Cleveland to LeBron James’ championship shoes, journey through Cleveland’s history from 1796 to today, with the extensive collection and interactive exhibits at the Cleveland History Center. Ride on the restored Euclid Beach Park Grand Carousel, walk through two historic mansions, experience the evolution of the automobile in Cleveland and the world in the Crawford Auto-Aviation Museum, and discover why Cleveland is Mad For Plaid in the Chisholm Halle Costume Wing. Discover what extraordinary history awaits. Visit today!

City: Cleveland

Wed 22 Oct

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Wed 22 Oct

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What's Included

Admission ticket to the Cleveland History Center

Skip the Line Ticket

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10825 East Blvd, Western Reserve Historical Society Near the Crawford auto and aviation museum

Please present your voucher to the admission desk upon arrival.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What To Expect

Cleveland History Center

The Cleveland History Center houses exhibits that tell the story of Northeast Ohio. Through the use of the Western Reserve Historical Society’s extensive collections the Cleveland History Center provides a much-needed sense of place in today’s mobile society. Each item on display or in an interactive tells a story that personally engages individuals of all ages to make these stories come to life. From the very first map of Cleveland to LeBron James’ championship shoes, journey through Cleveland’s history from 1796 to today, with the extensive collection and interactive exhibits at the Cleveland History Center. Ride on the restored Euclid Beach Park Grand Carousel, walk through two historic mansions, experience the evolution of the automobile in Cleveland and the world in the Crawford Auto-Aviation Museum, and discover why Cleveland is Mad For Plaid in the Chisholm Halle Costume Wing. Discover what extraordinary history awaits. Visit today!

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (13)

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BLTurpin

Jan 2020

The Cleveland History Center is part of the Western Reserve Historical Society and is housed at the same site. There are two Trip Advisor sites with reviews: This one, which is the Cleveland History Center, and also the Western Reserve Historical Society. However, from a visitor's standpoint, they are the same attraction. There is one admission ticket and one museum, albeit with a wide variety of collections and displays. However, when planning your visit, be advised that a visit to the Cleveland History Center is also a visit to the Western Reserve Historical Society. The Center/Society is organized around a few key exhibits. Those are: 1. Cleveland Starts Here - The history of Cleveland and the Cleveland region. 2. Crawford Auto-Aviation Museum 3. Euclid Beach Park Grand Carousel 4. Bingham-Hanna & Hay-McKinney Mansions 5. Chisholm Halle Costume Wing 6. Special Collections - at the moment "Giving Black," a look at philanthropy by African American members of the greater Cleveland Community. (Extremely impressive!!) My friend and I visited specifically to take the mansion tour and see the costume and textile collections. However, her husband and daughter spent their time almost exclusively in the car and plane exhibits. Importantly, there is an extensive children's "Hands On" collection of exhibits. Those include: 1. How We Learn 2. How We Travel 3. How We Build 4. How We Dress If your group includes children, there is a lot for them to see and do! There is also a movie (not working the day we visited), a gift shop, and each admission includes tickets for two carousel rides. So, every member of the family will be happily engaged. I am a new resident and have visited other museums in the University Circle area. This one did not rank at the top of my list because I expected it to be a somewhat musty, dusty history or urban development, decay, and renewal. I could not have been more mistaken! This amazing museum should have been the first stop in my effort to understand Cleveland! There are so many fabulous museums in the area that it must be hard to compete and get the public's attention, but I would highly recommend that a visitor or resident spend time here. In "Cleveland Starts Here" you can see Lebron James Nike shoes, a Superman (invented in Cleveland) sculpture, and the Chief Wahoo neon sign from the Cleveland Indians stadium. Probably my favorite part is the section about the Stokes brothers and how the election of Mayor Stokes was such an important political milestone in the US. There is much more to see and the exhibit is displayed for easy access and visibility. Check out the monumental porcelain wall mural! If you are hoping to learn about Cleveland, start with the "Cleveland Starts Here" exhibit. If you are into the cars and planes, it's easy to start with those exhibits. And, the costumes, mansions will take you through history in an entirely different way with a focus on interiors, architecture, and style. I allowed three hours and wished that I'd had 4-5. On nice days there is also a garden to enjoy. The staff is helpful and friendly, there is quite a bit of parking in museum lots or behind the history center, also in the surrounding neighborhood. Do not miss the Cleveland History Center of the Western Reserve Historical Society. It is an exciting, lively, interesting, interactive, and altogether enjoyable museum. I plan to become a member and take all of my guests there. It is an excellent museum and a wholly wonderful experience! Plan your visit today :-)

gstuyvesant

Aug 2019

Our entrance fee was very affordable, parking was very close and also responsible. A lot to see for the money you pay. Some things were closed so prepare before you go.

Response from Host

Sep 2019

Thank you so much for coming by!

siri4cuba

Jul 2019

Really enjoyed the history, exhibits, carousel, automobiles and people at this great museum. My wife and I highly recommend you take advantage of this super bargain. Three hours went by quickly as we took it all in. What an impressive collection of automobiles. The guided tour of the mansion with all its history and elegance was additionally superb.

Response from Host

Aug 2019

Thank you for your review. We appreciate you and hope you will return soon for another visit. The Cleveland History Center Team