Holidays at the CMA
From blockbuster exhibitions, world-class art, and holiday music to family activities and holiday-themed nightlife, there’s something for everyone this holiday season at the CMA. Create warm memories with your family, friends, and loved ones with our full calendar of events, which will make your spirits bright all season long. With free daily admission, it’s the ideal place for people of all ages and groups of all sizes.
Picasso and Paper
Pablo Picasso’s prolonged engagement with paper is the subject of the groundbreaking exhibition Picasso and Paper, organized by the Cleveland Museum of Art and the Royal Academy of Arts, London, in partnership with the Musée national Picasso-Paris.
Showcasing nearly 300 works spanning the artist’s ca...
Performances
Explore All That the CMA Has to Offer
Visitors can also explore free exhibitions and favorite galleries, enjoy lunch in the museum’s Provenance café or restaurant, relax in the Ames Family Atrium—Cleveland’s largest free interior public space—and snap a photo with family and friends in front of the holiday wreath, tree, menorah, and kinara.
Daily Tours
There are additional public tours during the holiday season. Join us at 11:15 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. on Tuesdays, November 12–December 31, 2024, and at 3:00 p.m. from Friday, November 29, to Sunday, December 1, 2024.
Family Programming
Holiday Hours
The museum’s holiday hours are as follows:
- Thanksgiving DayClosed
- December 24 and December 31Closed at 4:00 p.m.
- December 25Closed
- January 1Closed
Taste the Art Menu
Join us for dinner at the CMA’s Provenance Restaurant on Wednesdays and Fridays, where Chef Doug Katz crafts a special menu inspired by artwork currently on display in the galleries.
Museum Store
Find a special holiday gift at the museum store. Choose from a variety of cards, posters, and gifts based on exhibitions and works from the museum’s collection as well as unique jewelry, clothing, accessories, and other items from local artists and global fair-trade companies. Members receive a 15% discount in the museum store.
The CMA is closed on December 25 and January 1. On December 24 and December 31, the CMA closes at 4:00 p.m.
Give the Gift of Membership
Share your love of art by purchasing a CMA membership. Recipients can take advantage of exclusive discounts and free exhibition tickets. Shop online at cma.org/giftmemberships to choose the perfect level for your loved one.
Member Shopping Days
