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Museum Info

Boonshoft Museum
of Discovery

2600 DeWeese Parkway
Dayton, OH 45414
(937) 275-7431
Fax (937) 275-5811
TTY (937) 278-6076

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Hours

Monday – Saturday
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Sunday
12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.

Closed: New Year's Eve, New Year's Day, Thanksgiving, Chistmas Eve, Christmas Day, Easter

General Admission

Effective January 2, 2013, general admission will include unlimited Space Theater shows, based on available seating.
Children (3-16) $9.00
Seniors (60+) $10.00
Adults $12.00
Children under 3 and members are FREE.
Help us create a fun, safe environment for all our visitors! Children under 16 should always be accompanied by an adult in the Museum.
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CFC #36476
Solving the Mystery of the Mayan Medallion

Explore Our Exhibitions to Find Where Science & Art Meet

Animation

Showing May 25 - August 25, 2013
Dive into the science behind the colorful world of Animation! See how teams of artists breathe life into characters, and discover how this 19th century art form evolved into a technological marvel.

Daily Programs

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Lil’ Scientists

10:30 am – 10:50 am Kids' Playce

Mobile Learning

11:30 am – 11:50 am

Tidal Pool

1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Tidal Pool

Science Theatre

1:30 pm – 11:50 am Science Theatre

DO Lab

2:30 pm – 2:50 pm DO Lab

Science on a Sphere® Live Presentation

3:30 pm – 3:50 pm Tait Auditorium

Conservation Corner Animal Experience

3:30 pm – 3:50 pm

Otter Feeding

4:00 pm – 4:05 pm Discovery Zoo

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