Museum Info
Boonshoft Museum of Discovery
2600 DeWeese Parkway Dayton, OH 45414 (937) 275-7431 Fax (937) 275-5811 TTY (937) 278-6076
Directions & Map
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
Children (3-17) $11.50 Seniors (60+) $12.50 Adults $14.50 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. Learn More
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Discover the Stars, Or Something closer
Visit the Miami Valley region's only public Planetarium in the Caryl D. Philips Space Theater.
Take a trip to the stars or a stroll through the cosmos with daily live Astronomy, Full Dome Shows, and 3D Films.
Discover the World,
Or Something Bigger
Visit Science On a Sphere, a permanent exhibition that offers awe-inspiring images of Earth and Space on a 68-inch diameter "floating" globe.
Discover the Wild,
Or Let It Discover You
Take a walk in the wild side in the Discovery Zoo. See Madison the Bobcat, meet the Meerkats, and encounter our three new young River Otters.
Discover the Secrets of
Our Sun
Travel to the heart of our Solar System and learn more about the star that powers all life on Earth.
Explore, Dream and Learn!
The Miami Valley's premier family learning destination.
As the region's hands-on Children's Museum, Science-Technology Center, Natural History Museum, Planetarium Observatory and Live Animal Zoo, people of all ages can explore, dream and learn!
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Plan Your Visit

Under Construction
- Kids' Playce is currently under construction. Look for brand new additions to this exhibit starting in the fall through early 2016!
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What is your favorite exhibit at the Museum?
Science On a Sphere® - 23.3%
Water Properties Table - 20.3%
Cassano’s Pizza Kitchen - 21.6%
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