Case Western Reserve University - Department of Psychology - Graduate Program - Clinical Program

The Arts
There are a number of museums, galleries, and playhouses within the Cleveland metro area. Below is a sampling of some of the attractions.

African American Museum
1765 Crawford Road , Cleveland
(216) 791-1700
Museum holds a collection of historical contributions by Africans and black Americans.
Hours: Tue - Fri 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; Sat 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Admission: adult - $4; senior citizen - $3.50; child (up to age 17) - $3; child under 3 years - free

Cleveland Botanical Garden
11030 East Blvd., University Circle, Cleveland
(216) 721-1600
Seven acres of gardens open to the public. Gardens include the Western Reserve Herb Society Garden , Japanese Garden , Rose Garden, Reading Garden and Wild Flower Garden. Gift shop on premises. Cleveland Botanical Garden sponsors many classes, symposia and lectures. Call ahead for group tours.
Hours: Mon - Sat 9 a.m.- dusk; Sun noon-dusk
Admission: free

Cleveland Center for Contemporary Art
8501 Carnegie Ave. , Cleveland
(216) 421-8671
Since 1968, the Cleveland Center for Contemporary Art has been reinventing the art experience. As Cleveland 's forum for interpreting culture through contemporary visual art, they connect their visitors to the dynamic art and ideas of our times. As a gathering place for experiencing contemporary art and culture, they push the boundaries of innovation, creativity and expression. Come in and come push back.
Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Thursday 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
Suggested Admission:
$4 - Non-Members
$3 - Students and Seniors with Valid I.D.
Free for Children Under age 12

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
3900 Wildlife Way, Cleveland
(216) 661-6500
Whether you are interested in animals that walk, run, fly, hop, swim, or slither, you are sure to find it at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo.
Hours: Mon - Fri 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat & Sun 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Admission: (for zoo and RainForest) adult - $8, child (ages 2-11) - $4, under age 2 - free; discounts on W after 4:30pm and M 10am-12noon for residents of Cuyahoga County and Hinckley Township

The RainForest at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
3900 Brookside Park Drive, Cleveland
(216) 661-6500
The largest rainforest exhibit in the country, including more than 600 animals and 10,000 plants from Africa, Asia and South America.
Hours: Mon - Fri 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat & Sun 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Admission: (for zoo and RainForest) adult - $8, child (ages 2-11) - $4, under age 2 - free; discounts on W after 4:30pm and M 10am-12noon for residents of Cuyahoga County and Hinckley Township

Cleveland Museum of Art
11150 East Blvd., University Circle , Cleveland
(216) 421-7340
Museum located on University Circle with artwork spanning human history.
Hours: Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Wed & Fri 10 a.m.-9 p.m.
Admission: free

Cleveland Museum of Natural History
1 Wade Oval Drive , University Circle , Cleveland
(216) 231-4600
Museum includes exhibits on dinosaurs, rocks, ecology and gems. It also has outdoor exhibits with bald eagles, hawks and owls.
Hours: Mon - Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; from Sept to May Wednesday hours are 10 a.m.-10 p.m.
Admission: adult - $6.50; student and senior citizen - $4.50; child (ages 3-6) - $3.50; child under 3 years - free

Cleveland Orchestra
Severance Hall, 11001 Euclid Avenue , Cleveland
216-231-7300

The Crawford Auto and Aviation Museum
10825 East Blvd. , Cleveland
(216) 721-5722
The history of the automobile is displayed in the museum's exhibits. Many antique cars in collection.
Hours: Mon - Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun noon-5 p.m.
Library Hours: Tue - Sat 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Wed 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sun noon-5 p.m. (Sundays open beginning Sept. 12th)
Admission: adult - $7.50; senior citizen - $6.50; child (ages 6-12) and student - $5; under age 6 - free

Great Lakes Science Center
601 Erieside Ave.
Cleveland , OH 44114
At North Coast Harbor
(216) 694-2000 - information
(216) 696-4679 - group sales
(216) 621-2400 - education programs

More than 350 interactive exhibits, including piloting a blimp, entering virtual reality and analyzing a baseball swing. The museum also includes an OMNIMAX theater.
Science Center Hours: daily 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Wed 9 a.m.-7 p.m. June 13 thru Sept. 1.
OMNIMAX Theater Hours: Hourly shows Mon - Fri 11 a.m.-4 p.m. with last show at 4 p.m.; Sat & Sun 11 a.m.-6 p.m. with last show at 6 p.m.
Call the museum for exceptions to posted hours.
Admission: adult - $7.95 for either center or theater, $10.95 for combination; senior citizen (ages 65 and up) - $6.95 for either center or theater, $9.95 for combination; youth (under 18) - $5.95 for either center or theater, $7.95 for combination.

Little Italy Art Galleries
A number of wonderful galleries can be found in Little Italy, including Dick Kleinman Fine Art, Thomas Riley Galleries , Bockrath, and Fiori.

NASA Lewis Visitor Center
21000 Brookpark Road, Cleveland
(216) 433-2001

Center includes exhibits on U.S. space program.
Hours: Mon - Fri 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; Sun 1-5 p.m. Tours conducted Wednesdays and third Saturday of each month, reservations required.
Admission: free.

Pro Football Hall of Fame
2121 George Halas Drive N.W. , Canton
(330) 456-8207

Hall of Fame includes movie theater, store, research library and historical exhibits.
Hours: Labor Day to Memorial Day daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Memorial Day to Labor Day daily 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Admission: adult - $12; senior citizen - $8; child (ages 6-14) - $6; under age 6 - free; family admission $30

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum
1 Key Plaza , Cleveland
(800) 493-ROLL

Only rock and roll history museum in the world. Contains interactive displays, exhibits of rock icons of today and yesterday. Also houses Hall of Fame.
Hours: daily (except Wednesday) 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Wed 10 a.m.-9 p.m.
Extended Hours: May 25-August 31 the museum will stay open Saturday evenings until 9:00 p.m.
Admission: adult - $15; senior citizen (over age 55) - $9.50; youth (ages 9-11) - $11.50; children (ages 8 & under) - FREE

U.S.S. Cod Submarine
Burke Lakefront Airport , Cleveland
(216) 566-8770

World War II American submarine permanently docked on the lakefront.
Hours: daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m. through Sept.
Admission: adult - $5; senior citizen - $4; student - $3; children (ages 3 & under) - FREE

Night Life

There are a number of great places to go out in the Cleveland area. Below are a list of areas where grad students typically go out within the Cleveland area.

The Flats
Ohio City
Tremont
The Warehouse District

The Great Outdoors

Cleveland Metroparks

Holden Arboretum
9500 Sperry Road , Kirtland
(440) 946-4400
The largest arboretum in the nation, with 3,100 acres. Display gardens, gift shop, picnic area and six miles of trails on the premises.
Hours: Tue - Sun 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Admission: adult - $4, child - $2, senior citizen - $3

Mentor Marsh Nature Center
5185 Corduroy Road, Mentor
(216) 257-0777
Nature preserve with trails open daily, dawn to dusk. Season opens in April. Tours available for groups. Call for information.
Hours: From mid-April (after Earth Day) through October, the Marsh House is open weekends from noon to 5 pm. Winter hours (November through April) are from noon to 5 pm the first Sunday of each month. A public program is offered at 2 pm each Sunday the center is open; programs for groups are by appointment.
Admission: free

The Nature Center at Shaker Lakes
2600 S. Park Blvd. , Cleveland
(216) 321-5935
Nature center on migratory pathway in Shaker Heights . Great site for bird watching. Call to arrange tours for viewing birds, habitats, flowers, trees and other nature interests. Seasonal trail maps available.
Hours: Mon - Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun 1-5 p.m.
Admission: free; tours cost $3 for adults and students

Squire Rich Home and Museum
on Route 21, Brecksville
(440) 526-7165
Brecksville Historical Association conducts tours of c. 1835 home. Located in Metroparks Brecksville Reservation.
Hours: Sun 2-5 p.m.
Admission: free

Shopping

Beachwood Place
Tower City Center

Professional Sports Teams

Cleveland Indians
Cleveland Browns
Cleveland Cavaliers
Cleveland Rockers

Weekend Trips

Lake Erie Islands
Local Wineries

Living

Students within the Psychology department typically live on the East side of Cleveland in Cleveland Heights or Shaker Heights (typically the Shaker Square area).

Cleveland Heights
Shaker Heights
West Side