Calendar

World Otter Day

Join us for a special keeper talk in the Discovery Zoo in honor of World Otter Day! This annual event celebrates these amazing mammals -- and the many people around... Learn More

Special Summer Hours

NEW for 2019 - The Boonshoft Museum will open for extended hours on Tuesdays this June, July, and August! Take advantage of the long summer days -- and slightly-more-flexible bedtimes --... Learn More

Sloth Tai Chi

NEW for 2019!

Class Schedule: June 5 | August 7 | October 2 | December 4 6:00-7:00 p.m. Get inspired by the balance, strength, pace, and flexibility of everyone’s favorite Discovery Zoo resident: Patience! Join us for... Learn More

Boonshoft Museum Night at the Dayton Dragons

Join us at Fifth Third Field!

Join us for Boonshoft Museum Night at the Dayton Dragons! Stadium seat tickets cost just $12 and include a Dragons hat. Best of all, $6 from every ticket sold will come back... Learn More

GeekProm 21+ Night

Tickets now available online!

Whirl the night away at the prom you've always longed for at The Boonshoft!  Put on your Storm Trooper armor, regency dress, or Princess Peach costume and dance... Learn More

GeekFest Family Day

Calling geeks of all ages!

GeekFest Family Day Saturday, June 22 | 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. The family that cosplays together… is just really cool, in our eyes! The Boonshoft Museum is calling all gamers,... Learn More

Red White & Boonshoft

Included with regular admission; members are admitted FREE!

Join us for this indoor/outdoor Fourth of July celebration! The day is packed with the best indoor fireworks display in town, along with explosive demonstrations, experiments, live animals, games,... Learn More

Behind the Scenes Collections Tours

New for 2019!

Explore the world without ever leaving Dayton, as you go behind the scenes at the Museum! Join us as we head into the vault for guided, themed tours throughout the... Learn More