The Cleveland Museum of Art Celebrates 110 Years

CLEVELAND (May 29, 2026)—The Cleveland Museum of Art (CMA) celebrates its 110th birthday on June 6, 2026. Founded in 1916, the museum was created with an ambitious vision: to build a world-class institution “for the benefit of all the people forever,” and to do so offering free general admission daily. Called “one of the nation’s most important art institutions,” by The New York Times and “a cultural powerhouse” by The Washington Post, CMA is home to more than 66,500 works of art spanning 6,000 years. In celebration of this milestone birthday, all visitors for the day enjoy free admission to ticketed exhibitions Manet & Morisot and Martin Puryear: Nexus. 

CMA celebrates 110 years of making art accessible to all with deep gratitude for the generosity, ambition, and vision of our founders. Over the past century, the CMA has become one of the world’s most distinguished comprehensive art museums, a cultural institution that inspires a love of art and learning, of scholarship, and an appreciation for creative expression. 

Each year the CMA welcomes hundreds of thousands to experience truly remarkable art. The CMA strives to help the broadest possible audience understand and engage with the world’s great art while honoring the highest aesthetic, intellectual, and professional standards. 

Through educational programs, community partnerships, and innovative digital experiences, including Open Access and the award-winning ArtLens experience, the CMA continues to push the boundaries of how audiences connect with art, making it more accessible to all. 

We invite the community to celebrate this remarkable institution that is proud to call Cleveland home and look forward to a future that continues to create transformative experiences through art, for the benefit of all the people forever. 

Member Perks  

On Saturday, June 6, all CMA members can present their membership card to the parking attendant upon arrival to redeem free parking in the CMA garage. Spaces are limited and are first come, first served. On that same day, stop by Provenance Café and enjoy a special free cookie with any food purchase and proof of CMA membership.  

Our Gift to You 

From Thursday, June 4, through Thursday, June 11, we are taking $40 off our Ambassador level membership , (normally $150), to match our birthday candles. Take advantage of this incredible deal for two-year memberships as well. Join, renew, or upgrade to a level with reciprocal museum benefits. Use promo code CAKE110 to redeem today! 

Shop Till You Drop  

As part of our birthday celebration, from Friday, June 5, through Wednesday, June 10, CMA members receive an extra 10% discount on all eligible* purchases. This discount is available online and on-site, and we offer free curbside pickup for your shopping convenience.  

*Sale and consignment items are not eligible for further discount.  

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About the Cleveland Museum of Art 

The Cleveland Museum of Art (CMA) is renowned for the quality and breadth of its collection, which includes more than 66,500 artworks and spans 6,000 years of achievement in the arts. The museum is a significant international forum for exhibitions, scholarship, and performing arts, and is a leader in digital innovation. One of the leading encyclopedic art museums in the United States, the CMA is recognized for its award-winning open access program—which provides free digital access to images and information about works in the museum’s collection—and free of charge to all. The museum is located in the University Circle neighborhood with two satellite locations on Cleveland’s west side: the Community Arts Center and Transformer Station.