Hours
Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, Sundays 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Wednesdays, Fridays 10:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
Closed Mondays

Holiday Hours
Closed January 1, July 4, Thanksgiving Day, and December 25. The museum will close at 4:00 p.m. on December 24 and December 31.

Ingalls Library
Open to the public
Tuesday–Friday 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

It is always FREE to visit the museum’s collections. Some special exhibitions may have a fee and tickets can be purchased online, at the ticket center, or by calling 216-421-7350.

Provenance

Provenance is a 76-seat fine dining restaurant and lounge that features locally sourced and globally inspired cuisine and a prix-fixe menu that complements current museum exhibitions.

Saturday Brunch: 11:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m. / Sunday Brunch: 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

Lunch: Tuesday–Friday 11:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Last seating is at 2 p.m.

A light bar menu is served until 3:00 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday

Dinner service is available Wednesday and Friday from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Last seating is at 8 p.m.

A light bar menu is served until 8:30 p.m. Wednesday and Friday.

Reservations for brunch, lunch, and dinner can be made by calling 216-707-2600 during business hours or by reserving online at http://clevelandart.org/visit/provenance/about-provenance.

Provenance Café

Provenance Café features lunch, dinner, and snack options made in an open kitchen. The café offers an incredible variety of seasonal soups and salads, hot and cold sandwiches, sushi, beverages, desserts, and more.

Open Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, Sundays 10:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., grill and salad stations 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

Wednesdays, Fridays 10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m., grill and salad stations 11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.

We are located at 11150 East Boulevard, Cleveland, Ohio 44106, in the heart of University Circle. The museum has its own parking garage, accessible from Jeptha Drive. The garage is conveniently located within a few minutes’ walking distance to all major University Circle institutions, including the Cleveland Museum of Natural History, Cleveland Botanical Garden, Western Reserve Historical Society, Case Western Reserve University, and Severance Hall. Also, metered street parking is available near the museum.

• Most of the historic 1916 building is accessible to disabled visitors, but visitors must enter the museum from the ramps and elevators at the north entrance and continue through the east wing or the atrium to access the 1916 building.
• The south steps of the 1916 building, which are open during the spring and summer, are not wheelchair accessible.
• Wheelchairs are available at coat check in the north lobby.
• Elevators and escalators are located throughout the building.
• All water fountains and public restrooms are wheelchair accessible.
• Service animals accompanying disabled individuals are welcome.
• Specially designed tours for visually impaired and hearing-impaired visitors are offered by prior arrangement: access [at] clevelandart.org.
• Designated spaces, noted with signage, are available in the parking garage for visitors with disabilities.

The curatorial staff of the Cleveland Museum of Art cannot provide appraisals of works of art for insurance or sales purposes. Please consult the following for referrals to appropriate resources.

• The Appraisers Association of America: http://www.appraisersassociation.org
• International Society of Appraisers: https://www.isa-appraisers.org

ArtLens App (ArtLens Download Instructions) is available for FREE download to iOS9 or higher, or Android devices (4.4+). ArtLens App uses Bluetooth technology to connect to the museum’s iconic ArtLens Wall and all ArtLens Exhibition interactives so all artworks favorited at the ArtLens Wall or explored in ArtLens Exhibition gameplay save seamlessly to the “You” section of the app. Photos taken during ArtLens Exhibition gameplay save directly to a device's camera roll. ArtLens App includes a high-definition image and interpretive content about every artwork on display in the museum which is updated in real-time, ensuring that users have access to the most accurate information available. ArtLens App enhances the visitor’s museum experience by providing the option to design individual tours, offering tools to better understand artwork through augmented reality, and guiding users with interactive real-time maps. 

At the Cleveland Museum of Art, we believe every event can be custom-made and memorable. From private to public, intimate to grand, personal to corporate, we create flawless, one-of-a-kind events, surrounded by world-class art. While perusing the seasonal menus, you are encouraged to select from any of our exceptional items to create your own custom menu design.

• Provenance Café, the museum café featuring freshly prepared casual dining fare with flavors of the season and influences from around the world. Seating for 60 within the café and additional atrium seating for 120.
• Provenance, a full service restaurant featuring Chef Douglas Katz’s globally inspired, locally sourced cuisine in a fine dining setting. Open for lunch and dinner during museum hours and available for rental for intimate private events after hours.
• Private dining room, located off the west terrace, offers seating for 100 for events during museum hours or after hours.
• Banquet room with seating for 128, available for dinners, receptions, and events of all sorts both during open hours and after hours.
• Gartner Auditorium can be rented by groups and organizations from the community.

For more information, please contact our events department at 216-707-2141 or events [at] clevelandart.org.

At the Cleveland Museum of Art, we believe every event can be custom-made and memorable. From private to public, intimate to grand, personal to corporate, we create flawless, one-of-a-kind events, surrounded by world-class art. While perusing the seasonal menus, you are encouraged to select from any of our exceptional items to create your own custom menu design.

• Provenance Café, the all new museum café featuring freshly prepared casual dining fare with flavors of the season and influences from around the world. Seating for 60 within the café and additional atrium seating for 120.
• Provenance, a full service restaurant featuring Chef Katz’s globally inspired, locally sourced cuisine in a fine dining setting. Open for lunch and dinner during museum hours and available for rental for intimate private events after hours.
• Private dining room, located off the west terrace, offers seating for 100 for events during museum hours or after hours.
• Banquet room with seating for 128, available for dinners, receptions, and events of all sorts both during open hours and after hours.
• Gartner Auditorium can be rented by groups and organizations from throughout the community.

For more information, please contact our events department at 216-707-2141 or events [at] clevelandart.org.

• For private, noncommercial purposes, visitors are permitted to take still photographs and video using point-and-shoot cameras, phones, and handheld video equipment only, provided there is no disruption to museum operations or guest accessibility.
• Some contemporary artworks are not allowed to be photographed.
• Every special exhibition has its own photography policy.
• Flash photography, tripods, monopods, selfie-sticks, additional lighting, or professional video equipment are prohibited.
• Wedding parties, engagement couples, prom groups, families, etc. looking to take quick snapshots are permitted only on the museum’s grounds or on the first floor of the Ames Family Atrium.
• Regarding photoshoots, flowers are permitted only on the museum’s grounds or on the first floor of the Ames Family Atrium.
• Groups must not obstruct visitor traffic.
• All museum policies regarding packages must be followed.

Use of pencils is permitted in the galleries. Pens, markers, paint, charcoal, or pastels are not permitted.

Adult Groups

• Self-guided tours of the museum are free.
• Docent led tours of Highlights or our current major Special Exhibition can be scheduled with a suggested donation of $25 per docent.
• Tours must be scheduled a minimum of two weeks in advance.
• Specialized tours looking at specific aspects of our collection can be scheduled for $100 per docent.
• Specialized tours must be schedule a minimum of four weeks in advance.
• For more information, please email groupsales [at] clevelandart.org.
• Fill out the registration form or call (216)-7072752 to request a tour.

School Groups

• Please allow at least four weeks advance notice when scheduling your preferred date through the online registration form.
• Backpacks and radios are not permitted in the museum galleries.
• For more information, call Ebony Taylor at 216-707-2665.

Docent Led Tours

• The museum offers free, docent-guided class visits to the permanent collection and selected special exhibitions.
• Free tours are conducted by volunteer docents trained by the Department of Education and Academic Affairs. The menu of available tour topics can be found here: Kindergarten through grade 3; Grade 4 through 12.
• Standards listed under each topic represent possible curriculum connections.
• We strive to provide strong connections to your classroom curriculum. Please note that you may not be able visit the works of art you’ve used in your classroom on your museum visit; docents will try to incorporate requested works or similar ones on the guided tour. You are welcome to book a self-guided tour following your docent-led tour to visit these works on your own.
• Customized tours led by staff members can be booked for an additional fee pending scheduling availability.
• Kindergarten tours are 45 minutes long, while first grade through adult tours are 60 minutes long.
• An adult chaperone for every 10 students must accompany each group.
• Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis and must be booked online. This also applies to self-guided tours.
• Tours are scheduled Tuesday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Self-Guided Tours

• Self-guided groups are welcome to schedule tours for the permanent collection galleries beginning at 11:00 a.m. and ARTLENS Gallery at 12:00 p.m.
• Self-guided groups are permitted to complete scavenger hunts or worksheets with advance notice.
• Only pencils, not pens, may be used in the galleries.

Homeschool Groups

• Please select from the following grade level groupings and indicate your selection on your registration form (elementary K-3, middle grades 4-8, or high school 9-12).
• Our school tour formats can accommodate a maximum range of three to four grade levels at one time.
• The maximum number of individuals in one group is 20, including adults and children. Larger groups should book multiple tour slots.

Lunch

• Please note that lunch spaces are at the museum are extremely limited. You must indicate a need for lunch space when completing your online registration form.
• These few areas are only available on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Assigned lunch time slots are 30 minutes and available only between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
• Due to the popularity of our lunch commons please allow 25 minutes maximum to enjoy your lunch and depart on time.