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Cleveland museum of natural history; large t-rex skeleton to the right of the image with large skeleton exhibits
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10 Best New Museums in the US

The USA Today Reader’s Choice 10 Best Awards has selected the transformation of the Cleveland Museum of Natural History, designed by DLR Group, as the No. 4 best new museums in the U.S.

Each year, the editors and readers of USA Today independently select the best new museums that have opened over the past two years.

USA Today Reader’s Choice 10 Best

10 Best New Museums in the US

Top 10 new or transformed museums are celebrated for their standout art and history openings.

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Cleveland museum of natural history; large t-rex skeleton to the right of the image with large skeleton exhibits

award | Cleveland Museum of Natural History Transformation

10 Best New Museums in the US

USA Today

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Daytime street view of the Red Deer Justice Centre’s curved, multi-story facade with integrated landscape beds of native plants.

award | Red Deer Justice Centre

2025 Award for Innovation in Design

Minister’s Infrastructure Awards

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Stone façade mansion nestled in lush, tall trees, greenery, blue skies

award | Ford Nature Center

2025 Design Award: Additions, Renovations, and Restorations

AIA Ohio

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Hotel ballroom with crystal chandeliers, tables with white linens, and white covered chairs

award | Principal Viada Buchrotaite

2025 Interior Designer of the Year

Design Middle East

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Modern auditorium with semi-circular beige seating, wave-like wooden ceiling, starry lighting, and a large stage with curtain.

award | North Bund Theatre

2025 First Prize in Architectural Design Public Buildings

Shanghai Excellence in Engineering and Design Projects Awards

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Aerial rendering of a large, modern architectural complex with multiple interconnected buildings arranged in a symmetrical, star-like pattern.

award | Yongkang City Cultural Center

2025 American Architecture Award: Civic Centers

Chicago Athenaeum Museum of Architecture and Design, The European Center for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies, and Metropolitan Arts Press

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architectural rednering of long beach city college stadium; Aerial view of a brightly lit outdoor sports stadium at night

award | Long Beach City College Stadium

2025 American Architecture Award: Sports and Recreation

Chicago Athenaeum Museum of Architecture and Design, The European Center for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies, and Metropolitan Arts Press

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Exterior of the Cleveland Museum of Natural History showing lush grass and large window

award | Cleveland Museum of Natural History Transformation

2025 American Architecture Award: Museums and Cultural Buildings

Chicago Athenaeum Museum of Architecture and Design, The European Center for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies, and Metropolitan Arts Press

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Aerial of the Wenling Cultural Center showing multiple multistory buildings along a river with a large roadway to the left and high rise buildings in the backdrop

award | Wenling Cultural Center

2025 American Architecture Award: Museums and Cultural Buildings

Chicago Athenaeum Museum of Architecture and Design, The European Center for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies, and Metropolitan Arts Press

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exterior photo of Clackamas County Courthouse; modern orange colored building with long and tall windows with an open glass entryway

award | Clackamas County Courthouse

2025 Best Government/Public Building

ENR West

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