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Look Up!

From daily planetarium shows to after-hours events and nigh sky viewing, join us for a tour of the Solar System... and beyond!

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Tickets Now Available

Gamers, cosplayers, steampunkers, geeks, Trekkies, and nerds unite! Join us for all-things-geek...

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Celebrate With Us!

Our Collection, which began as part of the Dayton Public Library in 1893, is the centerpiece of the Explorers exhibition, now showing...

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Unlimited Year-Round Fun!

Learn more about becoming a Dayton Society of Natural History Member! Enjoy all the benefits...

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Book Field Trips & Exhibits-To-Go

Bring your students to the Museum – or let us bring the learning directly to your classroom!

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Be the #BMDpicoftheweek

Connect with us! Share your favorite Museum image via social media to become the Picture of the Week...

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Daily Programs

Full Calendar

Toddler Investigations

Thu Apr 19 @ 10:30 AM - 10:45:AM

Lil’ Scientists

Thu Apr 19 @ 11:30 AM - 11:45:AM

Tidal Pool

Thu Apr 19 @ 1:00 PM - 2:00:PM

The Sky Tonight

Thu Apr 19 @ 2:00 PM - 2:30:PM

Zookeeper Talks

Thu Apr 19 @ 2:15 PM - 2:30:PM

Engineering Challenge

Thu Apr 19 @ 2:30 PM - 2:45:PM

Space Next

Thu Apr 19 @ 3:00 PM - 3:40:PM

Boonshoft Biologist

Thu Apr 19 @ 3:30 PM - 3:45:PM

Otter Talk

Thu Apr 19 @ 4:00 PM - 4:15:PM

Wildest Weather in the Solar System

Thu Apr 19 @ 4:00 PM - 4:25:PM

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