Sensory Sundays

2025 | 10:00am – 2:00pm

Sensory Sundays provide increased accessibility for those with sensory sensitivities to enjoy the museum without large crowds or extra stimuli. Our planetarium and Science Theater will be open and provide opportunities to experience public programs tailored for Sensory Sundays. Support backpacks are also available at our Admissions desk, for Sensory Sundays or on any other day the museum is open to the public.

2025 Dates:

January 12
February 9
March 9
April 13
May 11
June 8
July 13
August 10
September 14
October 12
November 9
December 14

Regular Admission applies:

Children (3-17) $12.00
Adults $15.00
Seniors (60+) $13.00
Children (2 & Under) Free
DSNH Members are FREE

Volcano: A Science Comedy Show by Ben Miller

April 4 | 7:00pm – 8:00pm

$20 per ticket

Show Title: Volcano: A Science Comedy Show By Ben Miller

Show Description: What happens when a comedian walks into a volcano?

In 2023, Ben Miller was the artist in residence at Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park, the first ever stand-up comedian ever selected. This was probably a terrible idea on their part.

Come watch this show where scientist turned stand-up comedian Ben Miller explores volcanology, entomology, Hawaiian history, cats, cookies, and more. And yes that photo is real. Ben has made people laugh in front of a burning lava lake and he is not afraid of you.

Ben Miller is an NYC based scientist turned comedian who has been working for the past 8 years. In that time, he has performed at all the top clubs in the city such as Broadway Comedy Club, Carolines, and The Stand. Ben was once ranked as the top roast battler in NYC. He has a degree in Materials Science and Engineering, worked on a science bus, 3D printed cookies and has diffused a few bar fights while on stage. In 2022, Ben Miller’s debut hour, Stand-Up Science, had a completely sold-out run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and he now tours internationally.

This show is recommended for ages 18+

Military Child Night

April 8 | 5:30pm – 7:30pm

Admission is free for military families. Tickets are required. Military IDs will be checked upon entry.

Out of School Program

April 9 | 9:30am & 10:30am

INCLUDED WITH ADMISSION

Pre-registration is required

Join us for collaborative hands-on science activity with our friends from the Dayton Foodbank. Learn the basics of the three R’s (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) that help our community keep trash out of the landfill. We will also take a closer look at the value of composting and the benefits healthy soil can have for us and planet Earth by making some Native Seed Balls.

There is no cost for this program, outside of a General Admission ticket, but pre-registration is required.