DSNH – Dayton Society of Natural History

Hours/Admission Cost

Monday - Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday: 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Visit FAQs and Discounts

ADMISSION

Children (3-12) $12.00
Adults $15.00
Seniors (60+) $13.00
Children (2 and under) Free
DSNH Members are FREE
Remember! Members must present ID with their membership card during every visit.

The Boonshoft Museum is committed to providing a safe environment for all guests; children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult (18+) at all times.The Boonshoft Museum accepts cash, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AMEX, and personal checks with proper ID

Pond Study and Exploration Program

‘Water’ you doing this Summer? Join the Boonshoft Museum of Discovery as we investigate the aquatic organisms who make our living museum home. This outdoor program will take place on-site at Coovert Pond as staff will be recording the animals found within and around the pond. During these programs, guests will be able to learn about macroinvertebrates, water quality, and to enter the water along with an educator!

This interactive program runs for 30 minutes and is free with museum admission. However, registration is required as space is limited.

When: July 20th, 26th, & 30th @ 2:30pm

Where: Attendees will meet in the Education Lobby at 2:00pm. We will all walk out together to the onsite pond across the parking lot.

Preparation: Please read the notes to prepare:

This program takes place entirely outdoors. We recommend sunscreen, hat, and towel to dry off.Only attendees ages 6 and up will be able to enter the pond (up to knee level).Please wear old closed toed shoes and clothes that can get wet.Bring a spare change of clothes to change into.

July Daily Programs Schedule

Sunday

1:00pm Planetarium- Dinosaurs: A Story of Survival
2:00pm Do Lab- Water Quality pH Test
2:30pm Keeper Talk- Animal Encounter
3:00pm Planetarium- Big Astronomy
4:00pm Science Theater- Amazing Science

Monday

11:00am Planetarium- Dinosaurs: A Story of Survival
11:30am Do Lab- Water Quality pH Test
1:00pm Planetarium- Constellations
1:30pm Do Lab- Water Quality Test
2:30pm Keeper Talk- Animal Encounter
3:00pm Planetarium- Big Astronomy
3:30pm Science Theater- Amazing Science
4:00pm Planetarium- SpacePark 360
4:00pm Otter Talk- North American River Otters

Tuesday

11:00am Planetarium- Dinosaurs: A Story of Survival
11:30am Do Lab- Water Quality pH Test
1:00pm Planetarium- Constellations
1:30pm Do Lab- Water Quality Test
2:30pm Keeper Talk- Animal Encounter
3:00pm Planetarium- Big Astronomy
3:00pm Hornbill Happenings- Feeding and Training (Outside enclosure in zoo)
3:10pm Fox Fun- Feeding and Training (Outside enclosure in zoo)
3:30pm Science Theater- Amazing Science
4:00pm Planetarium- SpacePark 360
4:00pm Otter Talk- North American River Otters

Wednesday

11:00am Planetarium- Dinosaurs: A Story of Survival
11:30am Do Lab- Water Quality pH Test
1:00pm Planetarium- Constellations
1:30pm Do Lab- Water Quality Test
2:30pm Keeper Talk- Animal Encounter
3:00pm Planetarium- Big Astronomy
3:00pm Hornbill Happenings- Feeding and Training (outside enclosure in zoo)
3:10pm Fox Fun- Feeding and Training (outside enclosure in zoo)
3:30pm Science Theater- Amazing Science
4:00pm Otter Talk- North American River Otters

Thursday

11:00am Planetarium- Dinosaurs: A Story of Survival
11:30am Do Lab- Water Quality pH Test
1:00pm Planetarium- Constellations
1:30pm Do Lab- Water Quality Test
2:30pm Keeper Talk- Animal Encounter
3:00pm Planetarium- Big Astronomy
3:00pm Hornbill Happenings- Feeding and Training (outside enclosure in zoo)
3:10pm Fox Fun- Feeding and Training (outside enclosure in zoo)
3:30pm Science Theater- Amazing Science
4:00pm Planetarium- SpacePark 360
4:00pm Otter Talk- North American River Otters

Friday

11:00am Planetarium- Dinosaurs: A Story of Survival
11:30am Do Lab- Water Quality pH Test
1:00pm Planetarium- Constellations
1:30pm Do Lab- Water Quality Test
2:30pm Keeper Talk- Animal Encounter
3:00pm Planetarium- Big Astronomy
3:00pm Hornbill Happenings- Feeding and Training (outside enclosure in zoo)
3:10pm Fox Fun- Feeding and Training (outside enclosure in zoo)
3:30pm Science Theater- Amazing Science
4:00pm Planetarium- SpacePark 360
4:00pm Otter Talk- North American River Otters

Saturday

10:00am Do Lab- Water Quality pH Test
11:00am Planetarium- Dinosaurs: A Story of Survival
11:30pm Science Theater- Amazing Science
1:00pm Planetarium- Constellations
1:30pm Science Theater- Amazing Science
2:30pm Keeper Talk- Animal Encounter (outside enclosure in zoo)
3:00pm Planetarium- Big Astronomy
3:00pm Hornbill Happenings- Feeding and Training (outside enclosure in zoo)
3:10pm Fox Fun- Feeding and Training
3:30pm Do Lab- Water Quality pH Test
4:00pm Planetarium- SpacePark 360
4:00pm Otter Talk- North American River Otters

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Summer Laser Series Tickets on sale NOW!

Step into a world of dazzling lights and electrifying energy! Join us for an unforgettable experience as we present our Laser Light Show Summer Series 🌟 Get ready to be swept away by a symphony of colors, dynamic patterns, and pulsating beats. Our series kicks off May 31st and runs through Labor Day Weekend! The first month of shows are up and tickets are available. Stay tuned for our second half of summer announcement.

Want to have a Birthday Party at the Boonshoft?

Such a fun experience for the little ones!! Not only are allowed to just be kids and play, everything they touch is educational! We will definitely be coming back!

Alaina Robinson

Great place for kids and adults, lots of interesting and educational exhibits, hands-on activities for children of all ages. All in a beautiful setting with a planetarium, and even a live animal area.