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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:  New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day, 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 always 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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Hours and Cost
Monday–Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday 12:00 noon - 5:00 p.m.

Extended Holiday Hours
New for 2009, the Boonshoft Museum will be open over the New Year holiday. Extended days and hours of operation include:
Thursday, December 31 12:00 noon – 5:00 p.m.
Friday, January 1 12:00 noon – 5:00 p.m.
*Added days of operation do not apply to SunWatch Indian Village/Archaeological Park and Fort Ancient.

Museum Admission: Adults $8.50; Children 2–12 and Seniors $7.50; Children under 2 are free; Members are FREE!

The Boonshoft Museum of Discovery is committed to providing a safe environment for all of our guests. As such, children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult 18 years or older at all times. If children are left unaccompanied by an adult, management reserves the right to contact the appropriate authorities.
Sample ImageThe Boonshoft Museum of Discovery is located just north of downtown Dayton at 2600 DeWeese Parkway.
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Floor PlanThe Museum offers 94,000 square feet of fun and entertainment. Areas are divided into age-appropriate sections and specific topics. An interactive floor plan is available.
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FaQsThe Museum houses a Food Chain with vending machines, containing assorted snacks and meals, and a variety of beverages. Guests may bring their own food, provided they store it in the Coat Room or in their vehicle. The Museum provides wheel chairs, free of charge; elevators are available. We accept cash, Visa, MasterCard and personal checks with proper ID.
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Free Tuesdays
Outside of MuseumThe Boonshoft Museum of Discovery offers three FREE opportunities each year to explore, dream and learn. Doors open at 4:00 p.m. and the facility closes at 8:00 p.m.

Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Tuesday, November 17, 2009

 
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