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
Tuesday Aug. 20 5:00 PM
Special Summer Hours
NEW for 2019 - The Boonshoft Museum will open for extended hours on Tuesdays this June, July, and August! Take advantage of the long summer days -- and slightly-more-flexible bedtimes --... Learn More
Thursday Aug. 29 6:00 PM
Educator Open House
Online registration now open!
Calling all educators – tonight is your night! Come see what the Boonshoft Museum, SunWatch, and Fort Ancient have to offer you and your students. Not only are we thrilled... Learn More
Saturday Aug. 31 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 Sep. 1 9:00 AM
Support the Museum! 2019 Tour de Gem: Team Boonshoft
Rides Start/Finish at Riverscape
Hit the road with us on Sunday, September 1 for Tour de Gem: The Dayton Cycling Classic in support of the Boonshoft Museum! This day of early fall cycling fun offers... Learn More
Saturday Sep. 7 7:00 PM
Boonshoft Bash
The Boonshoft Museum Gala Fundraising Event
Learn more about the Boonshoft Museum's annual black tie-optional gala fundraising event.
Friday Sep. 20 8:00 PM
Pink Floyd: Special Effects Show
It's a double header in the planetarium! Join our Astronomy Department for a night of spectacular visuals and music, with three shows in the planetarium. Friday, September 20, 2019 PINK... Learn More
Wednesday Oct. 2 6:00 PM
Sloth Tai Chi
NEW for 2019!
Class Schedule: June 5 (sold out) | August 7 (sold out) | October 2 | December 4 6:00-7:00 p.m. Get inspired by the balance, strength, pace, and flexibility of everyone’s favorite Discovery Zoo resident:... 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
