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

Effective January 2, 2013, general admission will include unlimited Space Theater shows, based on available seating.
Children (3-16) $9.00
Seniors (60+) $10.00
Adults $12.00
Children under 3 and members are 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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CFC #36476

Howl-O-Ween

Get a head start on your annual treatfest with a safe, indoor event that is sure to become a new family tradition! Make your way through the Boonshoft and savor “tricks” and “treats” stations throughout the Museum, while also enjoying games, costume contests, special Planetarium shows, a light snack, creepy crawling live animals and other spooky fun.

Value Offer: Family four pack $25.99 in advance; $30.99 at the door. Individual ticket $7.99 in advance; $9.99 at the door.  Online advance ticket sales have now ended. Tickets may still be purchased at the Admission Desk or at the door on Saturday, October 27. All sales final.

View images from Howl-O-Ween 2011 on our Facebook page, then check out the schedule of events* to plan your Howl-O-Ween adventure!

Things happening all evening long (4:00-7:30 p.m.)
Travelling Tricks
Alien Autopsy
Boo in the Zoo
Dayton's CW Prize Wheel
Mystery Boxes
DIY Photo Booth and crafts

Plus... Meet Odyssey the Otter, Cap'n Jack Sparrow, and Roving Animals from the Discovery Zoo!

Other Activities and Programs:
Make "slime" in the Monster LaBOOratory, 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. & 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

Get up close to Creepy Crawly Critters, 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. & 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Decipher your way through Egyptian Hieroglyphics, 4:30 - 6:00 p.m. & 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Visit the Science Theater for Live Animal Talks, 4:30 p.m. & 5:45 p.m.

Head to the Science Theater for Dr. Freakenstein's Halloween Adventure, 5:00 & 6:30 p.m.

Don your best for the annual Costume Contests, 5:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m.

Visit the MeadWestvaco Treehouse for Adventures in Wonderland, 4:30, 5:15, 6:00 & 6:45 p.m.

See Creatures from the Deep in the Tidal Pool, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Showing in The Dome: "Halloween Fun" 4:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m. & 6:30 p.m.

Enjoy a snack in Bieser Discover Center: Each guest will receive a slice of Cassano's Pizza and a drink (serving until 7:00 p.m.)

*Schedule subject to change.

 

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