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Sensory Sundays

2026 | 10:00am – 12:00pm

On Sensory Sundays we open the museum two hours early at 10:00 am and offer a less stimulating experience.
During these special hours, we have sensory tools available in our Do Lab and Science Theater, have adapted experiments, adjusted lighting and sound and have trained volunteers and additional staff available. Sensory Sundays are sponsored by Dayton Children’s Hospital and the Ohio Pain Clinic.
Don’t forget to ask about our sensory bags available at the front desk for free! Also, our new universal changing station is open which features an attached sensory room, offering a calming space for those who need it.
 

*Regular General Admission costs apply

2026 Dates: 

  • July 12
  • August 9
  • September 13
  • October 11
  • November 8
  • December 13
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Laser Light Shows

 
Matinee Shows: Wednesday – Saturday
Evening Shows: Every 3rd Friday
A laser light show is a dazzling performance using synchronized, high-powered laser beams to create moving patterns, graphics, text, or tunnels of light, all set to your favorite music and artists.
 
*Click below for ticket info on each laser show
 
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Dayton Dragons Game with the Boonshoft

 
July 26th

Join us on July 26th for Boonshoft Day at the Dayton Dragons and cheer on the home team while supporting the museum you love.

Game: Dayton Dragons vs. Cedar Rapids Kernels
First Pitch: 1:05 PM
Where: Day Air Ballpark

The best part? Half of your ticket purchase will be donated back to the Boonshoft Museum of Discovery when you purchase through the special link below. Tickets must be ordered by July 10th to qualify for the fundraiser.

Bring your family and friends for an afternoon of baseball, community, and support for two Dayton favorites. We hope to see you at the ballpark!

 
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Scientist Lab 

Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays & Sundays

July’s Theme: Solar S’mores Oven

This hands-on program is for explorers ages 5 and up who want to dig deeper and uncover the “why” behind the world around them. Explore rotating science themes, from studying amazing live animals to engineering creative solutions or diving into chemistry and physics. Kids will test, tinker, observe, build, and investigate just like real scientists, then leave inspired to keep exploring long after they go home.

Tuesdays & Thursdays

11:30am

Saturdays & Sundays

1:00pm

30 Minutes | $5 per person
General Museum Admission required
***Tickets available at the door or through the link below
 
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EcoBash

August 22nd

6:00-10:00
Step into the enchantment of Forest Faire, where the beauty of the woodlands meets a celebration of natural history. Our premier gala-style fundraiser, EcoBash – Forest Faire, supports the mission of the Dayton Society of Natural History and its $10.5 million capital campaign, A River Runs Through Us.
 
Funds raised will power the next phase of our museum transformation—bringing Dayton’s natural history and water story to life for generations to come.
 
Join us in shaping the future. Dress to impress. Discover the past.
 
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2026 Dates Museum will be CLOSED

  • Sunday, April 5th – Easter Holiday
  • Saturday, August 22nd – Eco Bash Annual Fundraiser
  • Wednesday, September 2nd – All Day Staff Training
  • Thursday, November 26th – Thanksgiving Holiday
  • Thursday/Friday, December 24th & 25th – Christmas Holiday
  • Friday, January 1st 2027 – New Years Day

For group transportation to private events, our partners at CharterUP offer services in Cincinnati, Columbus, and most major cities.

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