Museum Info

Boonshoft Museum
of Discovery

2600 DeWeese Parkway
Dayton, OH 45414
(937) 275-7431
Fax (937) 275-5811
TTY (937) 278-6076

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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, Chistmas Eve, Christmas Day, Easter

General Admission

Children (2-16) $7.50
Adults $8.50
Seniors $7.50
Children (under 2) Free
Members are FREE!

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Museum Rentals

RentalsExperience the spirit of the entire Museum during the day or after-hours at a private rental.

With room for up to 1750 guests, the Museum is a one-of a-kind venue for your special day. With unique spaces that can accommodate everything from a large wedding reception to an intimate sit-down dinner, or even a casual employee cookout, the Museum provides an unbeatable atmosphere for guests.

With a full Museum rental, you can treat guests to an amazing journey through the universe with a Planetarium show, or enjoy a Laser Show set to some of your favorite tunes in the Caryl D. Philips Space Theater. You'll have access to permanent exhibits such as Explorers Crossing, the Mead Treehouse and The CW's Color Wall, as well as full access to any traveling exhibit the Museum is featuring. Enjoy the Museum’s “creature feature” with a visit to our residents in the Discovery Zoo.

Looking for a smaller space?  We can provide that, too. Mix and match different rooms and areas to capture the feel and the atmosphere you are looking for. Play, party and learn among artifacts from our collection of over a million items! Let us provide the entertainment and create additional fun with add-ons such as live animal presentations, a Planetarium or Laser Show, and/or a hands-on Do Lab and Science Theater presentation.

Considering the Museum for a wedding or other formal event?  If you are looking for something different, a space that is like no other in the area, the Boonshoft Museum of Discovery will excite you and delight you. Every room features a taste of just what the Museum represents – a special, interactive, fun and smart way to invigorate, "fantasticate" and celebrate any occasion.  Find more information about planning weddings in unique museum spaces in one of our favorite articles.

Schedule a Tour.  The best way to get a feel for what the Museum has to offer is to come in for a tour and a discussion about your event and how you envision it. Call our Manager of Special Events to schedule your appointment at 937-275-7431, ext. 136 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Let us show you how our unique space can be used to create a magical evening, a stimulating meeting, or an extraordinary celebration.

Prices range from $150 to $750 for individual areas of the Museum from classrooms to Science On a Sphere to the Exhibit Hall.  Full Museum rentals are $2500, and provide access to  the entire Museum. Special discounted rates are offered to non-profits.

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