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

Directions & Map

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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Membership

Become a Dayton Society of Natural History member today and discover three of the region’s unique cultural treasures – at your own pace and on your own time! From the reconstructed 800-year-old American Indian village at SunWatch to the 3.5 miles of earthworks at Fort Ancient to the only science center-natural history museum-observatory-zoo at the Boonshoft Museum, a DSNH membership allows you and your family to Explore things you didn’t know existed, Dream of new possibilities and Learn about the world and how things work.

Levels and Benefits

Levels and Benefits Membership with the Dayton Society of Natural History, which includes FREE admission to the Boonshoft Museum of Discovery, SunWatch Indian Village/Archaeological Park AND Fort Ancient (located in Oregonia, OH) is a great value. With several options to meet the needs of individual families, including grandparent memberships, add-on memberships for caregivers or other adults, and military discounts, there is a membership level that is just right for you.

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FAQs

From misplaced cards to specific family concerns, see our FAQs page to help answer any questions or concerns.
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Reciprocity

From zoos to children's museums to science-technology centers, your Dayton Society of Natural History membership can qualify your family for reciprocal or reduced rates to over 300 institutions worldwide. Please note that each institution sets its own policy on this agreement; call the institution prior to visiting to ensure that reciprocal agreements are in effect.
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Volunteer

Whether or not you are a member, we welcome volunteers ages 14 and up, including many enthusiastic Senior Citizens. We have myriad volunteer opportunities to fit your interests and availability.
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