Museum Info

Reciprocal benefits are awarded at the sole discretion of the institution you are visiting, and benefits may change at any time, without warning.  We always recommend that you call the place you plan to visit to confirm reciprocal status before each visit.  At all times, you must present your DSNH/Boonshoft Museum membership and photo ID to be eligible for reciprocal benefits. 

Please be aware that reciprocal benefits for your DSNH/Boonshoft Museum membership may have additional restrictions if you do not live in the Dayton, OH area.

What is reciprocity?  Reciprocity is a mutual exchange of privileges between two institutions, such as one science and technology center or zoo allowing free or reduced admission to members of another science and technology center or zoo. Membership to The Dayton Society of Natural History- Boonshoft Museum of Discovery, SunWatch Indian Village/Archaeological Park, and Fort Ancient offers free or reduced admission to other ASTC (Association of Science and Technology Centers) and AZA (American Zoo and Aquarium Association) institutions.

Please be aware that the Great Lakes Science Center and the Cleveland Museum of Natural History will not accept reciprocity with Boonshoft Museum of Discovery members who reside in the Cleveland area. Reciprocity with the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, the Akron Zoological Park, and the African Safari Wildlife Park (Port Clinton) is limited to 50% off admission only.

Click Here for the ASTC Travel Passport Program Participants
Click Here for our AZA Reciprocal Admissions Program

For membership levels starting at $100.00 (excluding Add-on fees) and above additional reciprocity benefits apply through the Association of Children’s Museums (ACM) Reciprocal Program.