NOTE: The Boonshoft Museum will close at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 11.

Museum Info

Boonshoft Museum
of Discovery

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

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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: Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Easter

General Admission

Children (2-12) $7.50
Adults $8.50
Seniors $7.50
Children (under 2) Free
Members are FREE!

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Robotics Program

Introduces young people to the fun and excitement of science and technology while building knowledge and life skills. Teams solve problems using engineering concepts, research techniques and robots.

FIRST LEGO® League

Be a part of FIRST LEGO® LEAGUE (FLL) at the Boonshoft Museum! FLL introduces young people, ages 9-14, to the fun and excitement of science and technology while building self-confidence, knowledge and life skills. FLL challenges kids to think like scientists and engineers. Alongside adult mentors, teams solve problems using engineering concepts, research presentation techniques and robots.

Join one of many Boonshoft Teams participating in eleven weeks of hands-on building and research that culminates in sports-like tournaments during December.

Mark your calendar! 2010 Season Deadlines and Important Dates:

Tuesday, August 31, 5:00 p.m. - Registration forms due to the Education Department
Wednesday, September 3, 5:00 p.m. - Confirmation for individual child registration will be sent to parents/guardians.
Friday, September 10, 5:30 p.m. - Meet the Team at the Boonshoft Museum (Education Lobby)
Saturday, December 4, noon-3:00 p.m. - Regional Robotics Competition at the Boonshoft Museum (Education Lobby)

For more information about the FLL teams at the Boonshoft Museum, please contact Andy Bergeron at 937-275-7431, ext. 124 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . To print out a registration form click here. Please note that to be placed on a team, you must completely fill out the registration form, including your availability for practice days.

Become a Coach/Mentor for a Boonshoft Museum FLL Team

Volunteers are an essential element to the success of the FLL programs. Adult coaches are needed to build teamwork and communication skills and to foster an attitude of graciousness in competition. Mentors with technical expertise assist teams in troubleshooting problems and guiding the team toward creative solutions. If you would like to volunteer as a coach, mentor or judge, please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

For more information on FIRST LEGO League, please go to http://www.usfirst.org