Boonshoft Museum of Discovery — Zoo in Dayton

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Boonshoft Museum of Discovery and its collection

Boonshoft Museum of Discovery is a zoo in Dayton, United States.

What the venue says

  • Free wheelchair loans
  • The museum features the Eco Eatery cafe on the second floor for light meals and refreshments. Alternatively, the Food Chain vending machine alcove offers quick snacks and cold beverages.
  • Parking is entirely free across both the upper and lower museum lots.
  • The building is fully physically accessible, including lifts to navigate between floors and clear pathways through all core exhibitions
  • Free wheelchair loans are available at the Guest Services desk

Opening hours

Days Opens Closes
Monday – Saturday 09:00 17:00
Sunday 12:00 17:00

Hours can change on public holidays. Check with the venue before travelling.

Admission

Ticket TypePrice
Adults (Ages 13-59)16.00 USD
Seniors (Ages 60+)14.00 USD
Children (Ages 3-12)13.00 USD
Museums For All (SNAP EBT or WIC card holders)5.00 USD

Facilities

  • Sensory and cognitive support

Exhibitions & events

No upcoming events

No temporary exhibitions or scheduled public events are published for Boonshoft Museum of Discovery at this time.

Accreditation

  • AZA accredited, valid until (source)

Location & map

2600 Deweese Pkwy, Dayton, OH 45414
Dayton
United States

Frequently asked questions

No frequently asked questions yet

We have not published any questions and answers for Boonshoft Museum of Discovery.

Animals

Photographs show each species in general. They were not taken at Boonshoft Museum of Discovery.

Exhibits

  • The Discovery Zoo
  • Renovated Ice Age Lobby
  • Apollo Observatory
  • The Tidal Pool

Nearby zoos and aquariums

No nearby venues listed

We have no other zoos or aquariums listed near Boonshoft Museum of Discovery yet.