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 UNIVERSITY CIRCLE
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Circle Facts:
University Circle is unique worldwide for its concentration of leading cultural, educational, medical, and social service institutions. Each year more than 2.5 million persons come to the Circle to work, learn, tour, pray, receive care, and be enlightened and entertained.
University Circle interactive map.
Cleveland Botanical Garden
Ranks as the oldest civic garden center in the country
Includes more than 10 acres of beautiful outdoor gardens
The Cleveland Institute of Art
Originally a design school for women
Birthplace of iterior design concept
Famous alumnus include Viktor Schrekengost, John Nottingham, and
John Spirk
Cleveland Institute of Music
Founded in 1920 and ranks as one of the top-tier music schools in
the nation
More than 80% of the Institute's alumni perform in major national
and international orchestras and opera companies
Currently undergoing a $40 million expansion project set to be
completed in the fall of 2007
Cleveland Museum of Art
Opened in 1916, and is considered one of the
top 5 art museums in the country
More than 40,000 works of art ranging a
5,000 year timespan
Currently undergoing a $258 million expansion
project lead by architect Raphel Violy
Cleveland Museum of Natural History
Owns the casting rights for Lucy, one of the oldest and most
complete skeletons of a human ancestor ever found
Recently annouced a $40-50 million captial expansion and
rennovation project
The museum houses 13 Ph.D.s
Western Reserve Historical Society
Founded in 1867 to preserve and present the history of
Northeastern Ohio
Largest privately supported regional historical society in the nation
The exhibit, Diana, A Celebration is expected to bring thousands
to University Circle over the next few months
Severance Hall
Home of the world-renowned
Cleveland Orchestra
Hall was a tribute from John L. Severance
to his wife, Elizabeth
Molding, ceiling, and floors all have a
floral pattern, which is said to be the
pattern on the lace of Elizabeth's
wedding dress
Wade Oval
In 1882, Jeptha H. Wade, founder of the Western Union
Telegraph Company, donated more than 75 acres of land to the
City of Cleveland for a public park and art gallery
This idea of an art gallery later grew into the renowned Cleveland
Museum of Art.
Today, Wade Oval boasts a beautiful new performance area,
wireless internet access, and well-lit wide walking paths.
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