For 100 years, the Cleveland Museum of Natural History has been recognized as one of the finest natural history museums in North America. The Museum is the largest museum in Ohio dedicated to the natural sciences, hosting more than 375,000 total visitors and 13,000 member households throughout the year.

Cleveland is a major city in the U.S. state of Ohio, and the county seat of Cuyahoga County. The city proper has an estimated 2019 population of 381,009.

The iconic House from A Christmas Story is located in Cleveland, Ohio. This 19th-century Victorian house was used for exterior and some interior scenes of Ralphie Parker’s home in the beloved 1983 film. Now fully restored to its movie splendor, the house is open year-round to the public for tours and even overnight stays!

The Great Lakes Science Center is a museum and educational facility in downtown Cleveland, Ohio. Many of the exhibits document the features of the natural environment in the Great Lakes region.