Boonshoft Museum of Discovery

Boonshoft Museum of Discovery The Boonshoft Museum is the premier destination for family learning in the Miami Valley.
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❤️💛💚 Today we honor Juneteenth—a celebration of freedom, resilience, and the enduring pursuit of equality.At the Boonsho...
06/19/2026

❤️💛💚 Today we honor Juneteenth—a celebration of freedom, resilience, and the enduring pursuit of equality.

At the Boonshoft Museum of Discovery, we recognize the importance of learning from our shared history, uplifting Black voices, and creating a future where curiosity, inclusion, and opportunity thrive for all.

🖤 Join us in reflecting, learning, and celebrating the rich legacy of African American communities today and every day.

06/17/2026

On today's episode of orange and jobless...
📸: Sophia, Animal Keeper

⚾ Baseball supports the Boonshoft! Join us on July 26 as the Dayton Dragons take on Cedar Rapids. When you purchase tick...
06/16/2026

⚾ Baseball supports the Boonshoft!

Join us on July 26 as the Dayton Dragons take on Cedar Rapids. When you purchase tickets through our link, half of every ticket sold will be donated back to the museum!♥

Two wins in one! A fun family day at the ballpark and support for hands-on science and discovery.

🎟️ Reserve your tickets today! *Available while supplies last.*
https://www.gofevo.com/event/Boonshoftmuseum2026

🎉🦉 Happy Birthday to the one and only Joe Burrow! 🦉🎉Born June 15, 2018 at the Fort Worth Zoo, Joe flew into our hearts w...
06/15/2026

🎉🦉 Happy Birthday to the one and only Joe Burrow! 🦉🎉

Born June 15, 2018 at the Fort Worth Zoo, Joe flew into our hearts when he arrived at the Boonshoft on December 15, 2023 and has been charming the internet and our guests ever since!

Joe has gone viral multiple times thanks to his signature sitting style perched proudly on his tarsometatarsus (that’s bird anatomy speak for part of his lower leg!) with his feet sticking straight out in front of him like he’s lounging on a beach day.

While it might look a little silly, this is totally normal behavior for burrowing owls. In fact, Joe’s entire vibe is part of his charm. You can usually spot him chilling in the sand under the heat lamp! 🏗️✨

Help us wish Joe the happiest of birthdays!

🌳✨Step into the enchantment of Forest Faire, where the beauty of the woodlands meets a celebration of natural history. O...
06/15/2026

🌳✨Step into the enchantment of Forest Faire, where the beauty of the woodlands meets a celebration of natural history. Our premier gala-style fundraiser, EcoBash – Forest Faire, supports the mission of the Dayton Society of Natural History and its $10.5 million capital campaign, A River Runs Through Us.

Tickets: https://boonshoft.org/events/eco-bash/

Enjoy an elegant sit-down dinner, bid on extraordinary experiences at our live auction, and relax in the bourbon and cigar lounge within the Bieser Room of Wonders. With a limited number of tickets available at $250, this intimate and unforgettable evening offers a unique opportunity to support the bold vision of the Boonshoft Museum.


Funds raised will power the next phase of our museum transformation—bringing Dayton’s natural history and water story to life for generations to come.

Join us in shaping the future. Dress to impress. Discover the past.

✨Collections Spotlight!✨Today is National Pigeon Day. This day acknowledges the significant role that homing pigeons pla...
06/13/2026

✨Collections Spotlight!✨

Today is National Pigeon Day. This day acknowledges the significant role that homing pigeons played as messengers in both World War I and World War II, carrying important military information to and from front line troops. This Rock Pigeon or Rock Dove (Columba livia) was born in 1944 in Italy and was one of the many pigeons used in World War II to carry messages. These messages could include critical information such as the position of enemy troops and were oftentimes more secure than radio messages. Pigeons are excellent navigators, using Earth’s magnetic field to chart their course, and can find their way home over long distances.

Join us this Sunday, June 14th, for Sensory Sunday. On this day we open the museum two hours early and offer a less stim...
06/12/2026

Join us this Sunday, June 14th, for Sensory Sunday. On this day we open the museum two hours early and offer a less stimulating experience.

During these special hours, we adjust lighting and sound and have trained volunteers and additional staff available. Sensory Sundays are sponsored by Brighter Tomorrow Foundations, Dayton Children's Hospital and the Ohio Pain Clinic.

Don't forget to ask about our sensory bags, available at the front desk for free! Also, our new universal changing station is open which features an attached sensory room, offering a calming space for those who need it.

🎶 Our first Laser Light Night of the summer is here! Join us June 19 for Laser Gorillaz, a dazzling journey through the ...
06/11/2026

🎶 Our first Laser Light Night of the summer is here! Join us June 19 for Laser Gorillaz, a dazzling journey through the iconic sounds and visuals that made Gorillaz a worldwide phenomenon.

Experience classic fan-favorite tracks brought to life with stunning laser effects, immersive imagery, and an unforgettable soundtrack blending pop, hip hop, dub, reggae, rock, electronic, and alternative music. ✨🚀

🎵 Set List:
• Don’t Get Lost in Heaven
• DARE
• Stylo
• On Melancholy Hill
• Clint Eastwood
• Tomorrow Comes Today
• Fire Coming Out of the Monkey’s Head
• 19-2000
• Punk
• Rock The House
• Plastic Beach
• Dirty Harry
• Feel Good Inc.
• M1 A1
• Glitter Freeze

Get ready for a night of music, lasers, and nostalgia under the dome. 🌈

06/09/2026

Never fear, Joe Burrow is here! This is Joe tuning in to remind you that it's not too late to get a spot for summer camps!

Address

2600 Deweese Parkway
Dayton, OH
45414

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 12pm - 5pm

Telephone

+19372757431

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