| Children (3-12) | $13.00 |
| Adults | $16.00 |
| Seniors (60+) | $14.00 |
| Children (2 and under) | FREE |
| DSNH Members | FREE |
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 18 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.
The Boonshoft Museum of Discovery is embarking on its most exciting transformation yet! With a $10.5 million investment, we’re reimagining our space to engage visitors in Dayton’s incredible natural history—from the formation of our rivers and aquifer to the role we play in protecting them today. The transformation underway at the Boonshoft Museum highlights the reciprocal relationship we all have with the water in our very neighborhoods. Guests will be transported back to the beginning with immersive life-sized Ice Age recreations of fossils and findings discovered in an Ohio farm, which are now represented in our collection.
Step back in time at SunWatch Village, a reconstructed 12th-century Fort Ancient Native American settlement and archaeological site in Dayton. Explore the village layout, reconstructed dwellings, and interactive exhibits that reveal how people lived, farmed, and used astronomy to guide their year.
Discover amazing animals at the Boonshoft Museum’s Discovery Zoo. See engaging exhibits, join daily keeper talks, and learn about wildlife through hands-on education. Perfect for families and animal lovers of all ages.
Explore the wonders of space in the Boonshoft Museum’s Planetarium. Enjoy immersive digital shows that bring astronomy and science to life for visitors of all ages. Discover the universe through engaging, educational programs under a state-of-the-art dome.
