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If you want to meet the three million year old human ancestor, called Lucy or hundred and fifty million years old four legged dinosaur type animal species, you have to visit Cleveland Museum of Natural History. Back in 1830 this museum started in a small wooden building. The museum has come a long way and it is considered to be one of the finest natural history museum in US.

With a nice blend of astrology and geology, they have created an environment where you can get a feeling of how the solar system works, the earthquake and the feel of volcanic rocks. These are all done in an interactive environment.

Another gallery have a collection of numerous precious stones and gems. See those bright and shiny diamonds and rubies. Learn about the raw minerals and how these precious stones are made out of them.

You will know about the earth hundreds of millions years ago. See who used to live on this planet, walk through the forests that created coal and other important resources that we cannot live without.

There is lot more to see and learn. This is truly and exciting experience.

Address-
Cleveland Museum of Natural History
1 Wade Oval Drive
Cleveland, OH 44106
Phone- (216)231-4600
Fax-(216)231-5919

Hours of operation-
Monday - Saturday- 10:00 AM-5:00 PM
Wednesday- 10:00 AM-10:00 PM
Sunday- 12:00 PM-5:00 PM

Admission-
Adults-$9 (19 years and older; $5 after 5pm Wednesday)
Youths- $7 (age 7-18)
College students with id- $7
Seniors- $7 (60+)
Accessibility (wheelchair) - $6
Children- $6 (age 3-6)

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