Moment of Zen
Posted 10/16/2018
Daily Programs
Thursday, November 29, 2018
1:00pm
Tidal Pool - Tidal Pool
Animal Program
1:30pm
Science On a Sphere - Tait Auditorium
Education Program
2:00pm
The Sky Tonight - Caryl D. Philips Space Theater
Planetarium Show
2:15pm
Zookeeper Talks - Discovery Stage
Animal Program
3:00pm
Space Next - Caryl D. Philips Space Theater
Planetarium Show
4:00pm
The Secret Lives of Stars - Caryl D. Philips Space Theater
Planetarium Show
Upcoming Events & Activities
Friday Sep. 20 8:00 PM
Pink Floyd: Special Effects Show
It's a double header in the planetarium! Join our Astronomy Department for a night of spectacular visuals and music, with three shows in the planetarium. Friday, September 20, 2019 PINK... Learn More
Wednesday Oct. 2 6:00 PM
Sloth Tai Chi
NEW for 2019!
Class Schedule: June 5 (sold out) | August 7 (sold out) | October 2 | December 4 6:00-7:00 p.m. Get inspired by the balance, strength, pace, and flexibility of everyone’s favorite Discovery Zoo resident:... Learn More
Saturday Oct. 19 11:00 AM
ChemFest
From the sparkle and shine of precious metals like gold, silver, and platinum to reactive elements like sodium and potasssium, metallic elements make up 76% of the periodic table. Join us... Learn More
Saturday Oct. 19 1:00 PM
Meet a Sloth in the Rainforest!
Spend time in a virtual rainforest with Patience, as the planetarium is transformed into a sloth habitat. This 30-minute program will highlight the habitat and various conservation concerns about sloths.... Learn More
Sunday Oct. 20 9:00 AM
Sensory Sunday
Sunday, October 20, 2019 | 9:00 a.m. - Noon The Boonshoft Museum of Discovery's Sensory Sunday program* offers extended hours for local families who could benefit from a less stimulating atmosphere.... Learn More
Thursday Oct. 24 6:00 PM
Behind the Scenes Collections Tours
New for 2019!
Explore the world without ever leaving Dayton, as you go behind the scenes at the Museum! Join us as we head into the vault for guided, themed tours throughout the... Learn More
Friday Oct. 25 8:00 PM
Totally Terrible Theater: Night of the Living Dead
BRRRRAAAAAIIIINNNNSSSSS… Join us in the planetarium for a Zombie Date Night! During our first-ever Totally Terrible Theater, we will screen the original 1968 tale directed by George Romero. Watch as... Learn More
Saturday Oct. 26 10:00 AM
Mom-ster Ball & Costume Contest
Join Us for a Morning of Spook-tacular Fun!
Don your costume for some seasonal fun in the Main Exhibit Hall! Themed music, dancing, and a Members-only Alien Lab will culminate in a mini-parade and costume contest for kids... Learn More
