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Boonshoft Museum
of Discovery

2600 DeWeese Parkway
Dayton, OH 45414
(937) 275-7431
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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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An Evening of Astronomy: Blue Moon

Friday, August 17, 6:30 p.m

Explore a few lunar myths, check out lunar phases, and learn why there will be a Blue Moon on August 31.  Learn about International Observe the Moon Night, celebrated on September 22.

Immediately following this program, “What’s Up?” will be hosted in the Planetarium, featuring a presentation of what can be seen in the night sky on a clear evening.  Live observing will continue throughout the evening in the Apollo Observatory.  (Admission to these educational programs is free.)

Learn More about Evening of Astronomy programs.

Friday Night at the Movies, a three-show combo that takes place each week and includes a Planetarium show, full dome film and 3D movie, will take place in The Dome beginning at 7:30 p.m.  (Additional fees apply.)  Learn more about The Dome.

 

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