Boonshoft Museum of Discovery

10/22/2026

Flora and Denise stepping in to say happy Thursday!

📸: Sophia, Animal Keeper

10/21/2026

Coriander glamor shot!

📸:Donna, Curator of Live Animals

10/21/2026

⭐️Join us for ABC+ Night on November 6th!

You will delight in a unique experience tasting a variety of flavors. Experience the museum your way! You can enjoy live music from a local harpist while relaxing in the Bieser Room of Wonders or visit Kevin the sand cat and his zoo friends. Wander and explore the many exhibits we have to offer at your own pace.

This event is hosted by the Trimbach, Hess, & Beran families.

Tickets can be purchased here: https://reservations.daytonnaturalhistory.org/Performance.aspx?pid=97323&cal=https%3a%2f%2freservations.daytonnaturalhistory.org%3a443%2fcalendar.aspx

10/20/2026

👋Oh hi!

Get your Laser Taylor Swift tickets before they sell out!
https://boonshoft.org/events/lasershows/

November 20th
6:00 & 7:30 pm

This Laser Show feature some of Taylor Swifts most popular hits from the start of her career up to some of her more recent work.

At this event, here's what to expect:
🎟Your tickets gets you access to the entire Museum
🍿The Eco Eatery will be open with snacks and drinks
📸Our new complementary photobooth to capture the night (so dress for your favorite era!)

10/19/2026

10/19/2026

🎃Join us for Halloween Week at the Boonshoft!🦇
Special programs will be happening all throughout the week.

Programs starting October 26th and going though October 31st

Check out the full Halloween Week schedule here: https://boonshoft.org/events/

10/18/2026

No matter what you’re learning about, we have programming for you! Our STEM to You programs travel directly to you and are built for your classroom.

Learning about paleontology? Book a dinosaur program! Want to explore outer space? Schedule an astronomy lesson!

Reserve our hands-on science programming today! Visit boonshoft.org/education/traveling-programs-2/

10/17/2026

Join us for a Toddler Time activity: Costume Hike!

✨October 26th | 10:30 & 1:30

Join us for a Costume Hike through our Werthner Woods on the museum grounds. Together we will explore woodland habitats, observe animals and discover plants.

Registration is required.

Register Here: https://boonshoft.org/education/toddlertime/

10/16/2026

It is hard to believe that our renovated lobby has been open for a whole year, which means it is Feather, Stone, and River's first birthday!🎉🎂

To celebrate, Feather, Stone, and River have one birthday wish: support the A River Runs Through Us capital campaign!

Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, we have already completed exciting phases of this project, including the lobby renovation and the addition of Stone's Zone. Up next, we will fully replace the water table and climb-on structure, creating even more opportunities for children and families to learn, play, and explore.

💚In honor of Feather, Stone, & River's birthday, please consider making a gift today: https://dsnh.regfox.com/donation

10/16/2026

October is Bat Appreciation Month and there is so much to appreciate about bats!

With our Meet the Animals Virtual Visit, students can virtually meet and learn about a variety of animal ambassadors that live at the Boonshoft Museum. To continue your journey through the animal world, add on the Animal Adaptations STEM kit and virtually meet our very own Jamaican fruit bats. Students can explore the world of bats and zookeeping and get hands-on by building their own bat!

Want to learn more? Book a Meet the Animals Virtual Visit: https://www.cilc.org/ContentProvider/ViewContentProvider.aspx?id=325