Boonshoft Museum of Discovery The Dayton Museum of Natural History was founded in 1893 as a part of the Dayton Public Library and Museum. Over the years, collections gathered by prominent Dayton citizens on their trips around the world were contributed to the museum. Local natural history collections were also contributed.
Later in 1954, a group of citizens organized the Dayton Society of Natural History. This society took responsibility for the collections and transformed them into the Dayton Museum of Natural History. Then the Museum of Natural History's main building on Ridge Avenue was completed. A new planetarium and expanded collection and exhibit space were added in 1991.
The Mission of the museum is to educate and enlighten all people of the region about the wonders of the world through science.
Operating HoursMonday through Friday: from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.,
Saturday: from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.,
Sunday: from 12 to 5 p.m.
Entrance Fee$8.50 - adults,
$6.00 - seniors,
$6.00 - children (2 - 12),
children under 2 are free.
Getting ThereFrom the South:
Take I-75 North to the Wagoner Ford/Siebenthaler exit (exit # 57B). At the exit traffic light turn left onto Wagoner Ford Rd. Pass underneath the interstate and proceed to the traffic light at North Dixie Dr. Turn right (north) onto North Dixie and turn left (west) onto Siebenthaler Ave. (There is a traffic light and UDF at this intersection). Take Siebenthaler to Ridge Ave (traffic light). Turn left (south) onto Ridge Ave. Proceed on Ridge to DeWeese Pkwy., which will be on your right. Turn right onto DeWeese Pkwy. The museum is located at 2600 DeWeese Parkway on the right hand side.
From the North:
Take I-75 South to the Wagoner Ford/Siebenthaler exit (exit # 57B). Continue on the Siebenthaler Ave. exit path to the stop sign at North Dixie Dr. Turn right (north) onto North Dixie Dr. and immediately get into the left lane and turn left (west) onto Siebenthaler Ave. (There is a traffic light and UDF at this intersection). Take Siebenthaler to Ridge Ave (traffic light). Turn left (south) onto Ridge Ave. Proceed on Ridge to DeWeese Pkwy., which will be on your right. Turn right onto DeWeese Pkwy. The museum is located at 2600 DeWeese Parkway on the right hand side.
Parking is free.
Boonshoft Museum of Discovery
2600 DeWeese Parkway, Dayton
Ohio, 45414
Phone: (937) 275-7431
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