Moment of Zen
Posted 10/16/2018
Daily Programs
Tuesday, February 26, 2019
10:30am
Preschool Science
Education Program
1:00pm
Tidal Pool - Tidal Pool
Animal Program
2:00pm
The Sky Tonight - Caryl D. Philips Space Theater
Planetarium Show
2:15pm
Zookeeper Talks - Discovery Stage
Animal Program
3:00pm
Space Park 360 - Caryl D. Philips Space Theater
Planetarium Show
4:00pm
Did an Asteroid Really Kill the Dinosaurs? - Caryl D. Philips Space Theater
Planetarium Show
Upcoming Events & Activities
Wednesday Oct. 2 6:00 PM
Sloth Tai Chi
NEW for 2019!
Class Schedule: June 5 (sold out) | August 7 (sold out) | October 2 (sold out) | December 4 6:00-7:00 p.m. Get inspired by the balance, strength, pace, and flexibility of everyone’s favorite... Learn More
Saturday Oct. 19 11:00 AM
ChemFest
From the sparkle and shine of precious metals like gold, silver, and platinum to reactive elements like sodium and potasssium, metallic elements make up 76% of the periodic table. Join us... Learn More
Saturday Oct. 19 1:00 PM
Meet a Sloth in the Rainforest!
Spend time in a virtual rainforest with Patience, as the planetarium is transformed into a sloth habitat. This 30-minute program will highlight the habitat and various conservation concerns about sloths.... Learn More
Sunday Oct. 20 9:00 AM
Sensory Sunday
Sunday, October 20, 2019 | 9:00 a.m. - Noon The Boonshoft Museum of Discovery's Sensory Sunday program* offers extended hours for local families who could benefit from a less stimulating atmosphere.... Learn More
Thursday Oct. 24 6:00 PM
Behind the Scenes Collections Tours
New for 2019!
Explore the world without ever leaving Dayton, as you go behind the scenes at the Museum! Join us as we head into the vault for guided, themed tours throughout the... Learn More
Friday Oct. 25 8:00 PM
Totally Terrible Theater: Night of the Living Dead
BRRRRAAAAAIIIINNNNSSSSS… Join us in the planetarium for a Zombie Date Night! During our first-ever Totally Terrible Theater, we will screen the original 1968 tale directed by George Romero. Watch as... Learn More
Saturday Oct. 26 10:00 AM
Mom-ster Ball & Costume Contest
Join Us for a Morning of Spook-tacular Fun!
Don your costume for some seasonal fun in the Main Exhibit Hall! Themed music, dancing, and a Members-only Alien Lab will culminate in a mini-parade and costume contest for kids... Learn More
Saturday Nov. 16 10:00 AM
Dayton Science Festival: Super Science Saturday
Science Expo from 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
The Boonshoft Museum invites families to explore hands-on STEM activities, interact with partners and Museum professionals, and more at a FREE day of science and fun. In addition to the... Learn More
