Free in CLE: Art, History & Culture

Considered one of the top art museums in the nation, visit for an hour or explore all day; free of charge to all. Renowned for the quality and breadth of its collection. Home to world-class exhibitions, art education, performing arts, and the innovative Gallery One.

Housed in an iconic mirrored prism in University Circle, moCa's exhibitions change seasonally and draw attention to issues and ideas prompting introspection.  

Beneath a 125-foot-high spire is a little-known, yet impactful museum that commemorates the 9,000 Civil War veterans who served with Cuyahoga County regiments or lived in Cuyahoga County.

Within a 1.5-mile stretch of land in University Circle are more than 30 individual gardens—complete with historical sculptures and unique horticulture—that signify a different culture or country represented in Cleveland.

This Cleveland landmark boasts 285 acres of history, architecture, and magnificent plantings. View President Garfield’s Monument, Wade Chapel’s Tiffany interior and the final resting places of John D. Rockefeller, Elliot Ness and others.

An eclectic maze of art galleries where working artists create and sell their works. Third Fridays is a monthly open house that draws creatives, browsers and buyers.

Displays of treasured memorabilia showcase baseball's diverse history, multicultural heritage and the impact of the sport on Cleveland, right next to the field where the Cleveland Spiders used to play.

Cleveland’s "Downtown Castle" happens to be the remnant of America’s oldest independent Armory and was home to the Cleveland Grays Independent Militia. Tour 170 years of military history.

View exhibits on legendary law enforcement agent Eliot Ness, police motorcycles, firearms and true crime memorabilia. 

Medical tools, techniques and contraptions both familiar and strange are on view, capturing hundreds of years of medical history.

Discover the achievements of women in aviation and space through exhibits that include an aerobatic plane, a hands-on mission control console, and even a research library onsite.

Visitors enjoy live wildlife exhibits, star shows in the planetarium, family-friendly programs and natural history displays.

Exhibits and special programs showcase the beauty and diversity of Hungary and the Hungarian-Americans of Northeast Ohio.

Transformer Station is a west side anchor of contemporary art featuring ever-changing exhibits that push boundaries in a restored railway building.

A 20-acre green space offering educational programs and an oasis of solitude that includes gardens and natural habitats drawing local wildlife.

The historic West Side Market is a favorite destination for locals and visitors alike. Shop for something to cook back at your Airbnb or take home specialties like smokies, pierogi, spices, pasta and desserts.

The Rockefeller Park Greenhouse is a City-owned botanical garden and greenhouse that offers specialty plant collections, seasonal floral displays and themed gardens. This beautiful, sustainable and environmentally friendly place provides an inviting experience.

SPACES is a place for artists who explore and experiment, presenting thought-provoking ideas that challenge the status quo.

Take a glimpse into the lives of early Ohio settlers and explorers on the property and inside the 1824-built oldest remaining structure in Cleveland.

Featuring more than 1,200 pieces of a distinctive form of American art pottery created by R. Guy Cowan and his associates in Lakewood and Rocky River, Ohio, spanning 1913-1931.

This Euclid museum is a tribute to all of the people, teams, ballparks and fans that not only made Cleveland the "Softball Capital of the World," but also made a lasting impression on the sport itself.

The Cleveland-Style Polka Hall of Fame is dedicated to the preservation and promotion of polka music, the happiest sound around.

This museum was founded in 1952 by displaced scholars who took on the mission of collecting and preserving items from Ukrainian history and culture during an era when many artifacts were being destroyed.