DSNH

Flavors of Fall

October 10│ 5:00pm – 7:00pm

Taste your way through fall flavors in the village, including a beer and honey tasting. Come celebrate the fall season with us out at SunWatch Village! There will also be educational programming, food & drink, music, and village tours.
All included in the ticket price.

2024 STEM for All

Formerly Super Science Saturdays

June 12 | July 29 | November 2

The Boonshoft Museum is committed to providing the greater Dayton community with science-focused programming and fun for the entire family. Each year, the Museum will host four dates that will offer FREE admission from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm. These special learning days include access to our Special Exhibitions, Space Theater Shows (limited seating available), and public programming.

In order to facilitate a full day of learning that is safe and enjoyable for all, parties or groups larger than 10 may NOT convene in the Food Chain or Eco Eatery. Tables cannot be reserved or moved, and absolutely no decorations are permitted. Personal food/snacks are permitted in the Food Chain and Eco Eatery; families attending the event with groups may not bring in shared meals/food.

Additionally, due to high levels of attendance at free events, the Boonshoft Museum cannot accommodate meet-up space of any kind on STEM for All Days. Please note that this includes group meet-ups in the Main Lobby,  Eco Eatery, and the Food Chain. All families must maintain a 6:1, child to adult ratio, and each child must be the express responsibility of at least one accompanying adult in attendance. Please note, this is not a group event, if you have a group of more than 10 or are interested in sponsoring a family night, contact 937.275.7431, ext. 136 to arrange for a private building rental. If your family group is more than 10, please call 937.275.7431 at least one week prior to the STEM for All you plan on attending so the Museum can be sure your accommodations can be met. 

Sensory Sundays

2024 | 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.

2024 Dates:

  • September 8
  • October 13
  • November 10
  • December 8

Regular Admission applies:

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

International Sloth Day Celebration

October 19 @ 12:00p | October 20 @ 12:30p

In honor of International Sloth Day this year, our zoo team will host a special program in our Caryl D. Philips Space Theater on October 19th & 20th featuring Patience, our two-toed sloth! Learn about sloths, sloth conservation, and the role zoos play in conservation across the globe.

Participants will have the opportunity to take a photo with Patience and all the proceeds will go to the Sloth Conservation Fund.

October 19th at 12:00p (seating will begin at 11:45a)
October 20th at 12:30p (seating will begin at 12:15p)
The program will last approximately 20 minutes and will be the same both days.

This program is $5 per participant (2 and under are free) by registration only and in addition to normal museum admission. Guests will need to show their confirmation to the front desk and either pay admission or be checked in as a DSNH member. You will receive a wrist band for entry into the Space Theater after check-in.

2024 Dates Museum will be CLOSED

  • Sunday, March 31 – Easter Holiday
  • Saturday, August 24 – Eco Bash Annual Fundraiser
  • Wednesday, September 4 – All Day Staff Training
  • Thursday, November 28 – Thanksgiving Holiday
  • Tuesday, December 24 – Christmas Eve
  • Wednesday, December 25 – Christmas Day
  • Wednesday, January 1, 2025 – New Year’s Day