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The Boonshoft Museum is the premier destination for family learning in the Miami Valley. It is a natural history museum, science center, children's museum, planetarium, observatory and zoo!

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Note: The Boonshoft Museum of Discovery has created this page to share our love of learning in a fair and safe space. As in the physical Museum, online visitors are expected to conduct themselves in ways that are honest and respectful toward others, regardless of disagreements. Any comments that violate this basic premise of civility will be deleted, and repeat offenders may be blocked from posting on the page.

Mission

To be the premier regional provider of interactive science learning experiences which enrich the lives of children and adults, enhance the quality of life in our community, and promote a broad understanding of the world. To preserve, protect, and enhance the Museum’s anthropology, geology, paleontology, and biology collections, and to make these collections available for exhibition, education, and research purposes.

Address: 2600 Deweese Pkwy, Dayton, OH 45414, United States
Phone: (937) 275-7431
gro.muesumtfohsnoob@gnitekram
State: Ohio
City: Dayton
Zip Code: 45414


Opening Hours

Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 12:00 – 5:00 PM

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Reviews
This place is very nice and I like it. It's fun here and you actually can learn from this place because it teaches you things you might not have known. I seriously think this place is fun. Almost every time that I come here, there is something new that I enjoy. When I last went there there was like a passport book that you had to go over to each station to stamp saying that you went to that area. Also, seeing the animals was pretty exciting. If you go here at some point, this place is fun.
7 years ago (21-03-2018)
I'm honestly very torn about this place. We were given a membership so for a free year I can't complain. My kids are 3.5 and 7. I personally feel that the majority of the exhibits are too young for my 7 year old. But he seemed to enjoy himself anyway. The planetarium is pretty amazing, but the guy doing the live show is ridiculously annoying. The show was very educational, however, and a great excuse to sit still for awhile. Speaking of sitting, there are not enough areas for parents to sit while the kids are playing. It was also VERY cold throughout the entire museum. Overall it was a fine experience and something different to do on a cold, snowy day.
7 years ago (18-01-2018)
Our family loves going here, so much to do and there's been a few changes since I was a kid. Mini golf course, new learning stations that are interesting for both kids and adults. My favorite is all the animals! The gift store has lots of fun toys and trinkets. If you plan on going more than once, the membership is probably the way to go as far a pricing.
8 years ago (28-12-2017)
My children loved going here. It has so much to see and learn. We all had a great time.
7 years ago (18-03-2018)
The whole family loves this place. They close early in the day so get there early enough.. pack a small cooler/ large lunch pale to eat in the vending eating area. Can easily spend 3-4 hours in there. If I lived closer I would go more during the year.
7 years ago (02-01-2018)
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