things to do with kids in Cleveland

Exhibit Opening | Electric, Steam, or Gasoline

Electric, Steam, or Gasoline | About the Exhibit

Today’s automobile designers and manufacturers are focused on adjusting to increased demands for power and fuel alternatives. The hope is that pollutant-free, long range, and efficient vehicles are just over the horizon.

But that’s not new!

As the Twentieth Century dawned, only 20% of American cars ran on gasoline! Come to the Crawford Auto-Aviation Museum and see over 100 years of technological innovation. Learn how our current thoughts regarding the future of transportation are firmly rooted in a fascinating past.

Schedule of Events

8:00-11:00am | Crawford, Coffee & Cars

1:00-2:00pm | Under the Hood: Behind-the-Scenes Exhibit Tour

2:00-3:00pm | The Story Behind Alternative Power (Speaker: John Lutsch, Crawford Auto-Aviation Museum Programming Manager)

(PREREGISTERED GUESTS WILL HAVE ACCESS TO A FAST LINE FOR EASY CHECK-IN!)

 

Proceeds from this event benefit the Crawford Auto-Aviation Museum at the Cleveland History Center.

Scouts on the Circle

Scout out the many fun and educational opportunities available for Boy and Girl Scouts on University Circle. Visit the Cleveland Museum of Natural History, Cleveland Botanical Garden, the Cleveland History Center, and the Cleveland Museum of Art all for one low price. Scouts can participate in activities at any of the above locations by following a self-guided passport handout that will be provided. All scouts will earn a special event patch!

To preregister for this event, please click below.  Registration will also be available at each participating institution on the day of the event.

Price includes admission to the Cleveland History Center, Cleveland Botanical Garden, and the Cleveland Museum of Natural History.

Pricing

Adults: $24

Siblings: $8

Free for Scouts in uniform!

For questions about registration, please contact the Cleveland History Center (216-721-5722 x1502 or sstewart@wrhs.org).