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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Join us for a thought-provoking lecture series exploring Ohio’s past through Indigenous perspectives, archaeology, and t...
08/28/2026

Join us for a thought-provoking lecture series exploring Ohio’s past through Indigenous perspectives, archaeology, and the stories we tell about our shared history.
From the 12th century Fort Ancient village at SunWatch to the impacts of forced removal, changing interpretations of Thanksgiving, and the ongoing work of Tribal Nations to preserve and share history, this series invites us to look deeper, challenge familiar narratives, and build a more complete understanding of Ohio’s past and future. Following the lecture, guests are invited to enjoy exclusive after-hours access to SunWatch. Explore the village at your own pace, connect with fellow attendees, and continue the conversation!

https://boonshoft.org/sunwatch/

📣We will be CLOSED on Wednesday, September 2nd for our annual staff training day.We will reopen on Thursday, September 3...
08/27/2026

📣We will be CLOSED on Wednesday, September 2nd for our annual staff training day.

We will reopen on Thursday, September 3rd with our normal business hours.

Thank you!

🌿 September Toddler Time: SunWatch Village Hike! 🌿Bring your little explorer to SunWatch Village on September 7 at 10:30...
08/26/2026

🌿 September Toddler Time: SunWatch Village Hike! 🌿

Bring your little explorer to SunWatch Village on September 7 at 10:30 AM for a special Toddler Time adventure!

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

Little ones ages 0–3 will discover Native culture through storytelling and hands-on activities while exploring SunWatch Village. It’s a fun, interactive way for our youngest learners to connect with history and the world around them!

📍 Meet at SunWatch Village
📅 September 7
⏰ 10:30 AM
👶 Ages 0–3

🎟️ Program payment is required, and you must pay for each participating child to reserve their spot. All participants AND non-participants must also pay museum admission in addition to the program fee.

An adult must accompany each child during the program.

Come explore, learn, and make memories at SunWatch!

Riptide, Apollo, and Bowie making guest appearances at EcoBash this past weekend! 📸: Aleyah, Marketing
08/25/2026

Riptide, Apollo, and Bowie making guest appearances at EcoBash this past weekend!

📸: Aleyah, Marketing

We are so grateful to everyone who joined us for our annual EcoBash fundraising event! 💚 Your support made the evening a...
08/24/2026

We are so grateful to everyone who joined us for our annual EcoBash fundraising event! 💚
Your support made the evening a huge success. A special thank you goes out to our incredible sponsors whose generosity made the event possible.

We’re now one step closer to completing our first floor project, a transformation that will help us inspire future generations through science, conservation, and discovery. Because of you, we were able to raise over $200,000 that will go towards our Capital Campaign projects and operations. 🦋🌎✨

Read all about our Capital Campaign here: https://boonshoft.org/capitalcampaign/

Thank you for making a difference with us! 💙

Mark your calendars and join us for next year's EcoBash on August 14th, 2027!

📸Aleyah M, Marketing Manager
📸Mindy H, Volunteer

Homeschool Days are upon us!Join our Education Department during the 2026-27 school year for our Homeschool Days. Each s...
08/23/2026

Homeschool Days are upon us!

Join our Education Department during the 2026-27 school year for our Homeschool Days. Each session will feature a different theme such as Ice Age,
Space, and MORE!

Each session includes:

🔬Unique themed experiences designed to spark curiosity and connect science to the real world.
💼Career connections to discover the people and paths behind STEM fields.
✏️Self-guided learning packets that let students explore independently and at their own speed.
🤝Visit hands-on learning stations throughout the education center that reinforce and extend the day's theme.

Learn more here: https://boonshoft.org/education/homeschool-days/

📣Reminder!! We are closed today for our annual EcoBash event!Thank you to all of our EcoBash sponsors who have supported...
08/22/2026

📣Reminder!! We are closed today for our annual EcoBash event!

Thank you to all of our EcoBash sponsors who have supported this event and our efforts towards our capital campaign.

Want to read more about our First Floor Projects and learn how to donate? Read below:
https://boonshoft.org/capitalcampaign/

✨EcoBash Auction Highlight!✨🥃A Rare Bourbon Treasure! Get ready to bid on a true collector’s prize at our live auction! ...
08/21/2026

✨EcoBash Auction Highlight!✨

🥃A Rare Bourbon Treasure!

Get ready to bid on a true collector’s prize at our live auction! This exceptional package features the famous Weller Rainbow 6 bottle collection, paired with a signed Buffalo Trace barrel head from the Master Distiller.

Known for rarity, craftsmanship, and legendary bourbon heritage, this collection is a standout addition to any bourbon enthusiast’s collection.

🔥 Don’t miss your chance to take home this extraordinary tribute to Kentucky bourbon!

📣REMINDER!📣We will be CLOSED tomorrow, August 22nd for our annual EcoBash event. We will reopen for normal business hour...
08/21/2026

📣REMINDER!📣

We will be CLOSED tomorrow, August 22nd for our annual EcoBash event.

We will reopen for normal business hours on Sunday, August 23rd.

Thank you!

✨EcoBash Auction Highlight!✨🌙🦥 What happens when the museum lights go out? 👀✨You can find out with this once-in-a-lifeti...
08/20/2026

✨EcoBash Auction Highlight!✨

🌙🦥 What happens when the museum lights go out? 👀✨

You can find out with this once-in-a-lifetime Night at the Boonshoft Museum experience for up to 8 people!

Imagine what it would be like to:
🍽️ Have dinner in the Treehouse exhibit
🎬 Watch a movie with popcorn in the Caryl D. Philips Space Theater
🔭 Explore the museum after hours in your comfiest slippers
😴 Spend the night in the Bieser Room of Wonders
⏳ Wake up feeling like you’ve slept inside a time capsule!

This unforgettable overnight adventure is the perfect experience for families, friends, or anyone who has ever wondered what the museum is like after dark. 🌌

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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