Dayton museum events

Eastwood MetroPark Hike

Sunday, Dec 29 1:30p

4-5 miles, 2 hours. Use the entrance at 1385 Harshman Road at the traffic light (just north of the Air Force Museum). Meet at the last parking lot.

ANIMATION

Saturday, May 25 9:00a

Boonshoft Museum of Discovery, Dayton

Dive into the science behind the colorful world of ANIMATION and bring your own creations to life! Discover how teams of artists breathe life into characters in the Animation Studio, find out why ...

Vectren Jazz & Beyond

Thursday, Jun 13 5:30p

Dayton Art Institute, Dayton

Family Day: “Fall” with Gravity

Saturday, Sep 28 10:00a

National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, Dayton

Celebrate the fall season while learning how to overcome and cope with the force that causes falling! Activities include sitting in an actual B-2 ejection seat and trying on a parachute...

Exhibit: Randolph Twp. and the 1913 Flood

Saturday, May 25 1:00p

RTHS History Center, Englewood

Family Day: National Aviation Day

Saturday, Aug 17 10:00a

National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, Dayton

Commemorate National Aviation Day (and Orville Wright’s birthday) by learning about aerospace technology and history from 1903 to 2012 and beyond...

Home School Day

Monday, Oct 7 9:00a

National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, Dayton

Tours, hands-on workshops and activities for home school students. Advanced registration required (opens approximately one month prior to event).

Object of Devotion: Medieval English Alabaster Sculpture from the Victoria and Albert Museum

Saturday, Oct 26 10:00a

Dayton Art Institute, Dayton

The special exhibition Object of Devotion: Medieval English Alabaster Sculpture from the Victoria and Albert Museum presents 60 beautifully-carved alabaster panels and free-standing figures that we...

Family Day: Spooktacular Aerospace Fun

Saturday, Oct 26 10:00a

National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, Dayton

Celebrate Halloween by learning fun aerospace principles through Halloween-themed activities! Come dressed in your favorite costume. Also features storytime and aerospace demonstration stations.

Impact of WWII: Cultural Objects of the Pacific Islands

Friday, May 24 9:00a

Boonshoft Museum of Discovery, Dayton

Embark on a historic adventure as you explore the cultural significance of WWII on the Pacific Islands...

Andy Warhol: Athletes & The Art of Sport: Highlights from the Collection of The Dayton Art Institute

Saturday, Jun 22 10:00a

Dayton Art Institute, Dayton

During the summer of 2013, The Dayton Art Institute will present a pair of sports-themed exhibitions, Andy Warhol: Athletes and The Art of Sport: Highlights from the Collection of the Dayton Art In...

Prime Time Party Rental Series: Studio 54 Disco Party

Friday, Jul 19 7:00p

Dayton Art Institute, Dayton

The Dayton Art Institute's Prime Time Party Rental Series continues on July 19 with a Studio 54 Disco Party! The most famous night club of all time will open in Dayton for one night only! Travel ba...

Giant Scale RC Model Aircraft Air Show

Friday, Aug 30 9:00a

National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, Dayton

See daring acrobatics performed by model jets, helicopters and warbirds during a three-day air show of giant scale radio-controlled aircraft on the runway behind the museum...

Family Day: Destination Space Station

Saturday, Nov 16 10:00a

National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, Dayton

Commemorate the anniversary of the greatest engineering feat in modern history: the International Space Station. Learn about the station and build your own model from recycling materials...