Boonshoft Museum of Discovery, Dayton

Name: Boonshoft Museum of Discovery
Address: 2600 Deweese Pkwy, Dayton, 45414, United States
Telephone: +1 937-275-7431

#13 among attractions in Dayton

Museum, Observatories and planetariums, Cinema, Science museum

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Facts and practical information

The Boonshoft Museum of Discovery is a children's museum, science and technology center and zoo in Dayton, Ohio, United States that focuses on science and natural history. Exhibits include an extensive natural history collection as well as maintaining a collection of live animals native to Ohio and abroad. Educational outreach extends to the community by providing in-school programming and on-site special programs. SunWatch Indian Village and Fort Ancient are the sister sites to the museum. ()

Established: 1893 (131 years ago)Coordinates: 39°47'20"N, 84°12'6"W

Address

2600 Deweese PkwyDeWeeseDayton 45414 United States

Contact

+1 937-275-7431

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Day trips

Boonshoft Museum of Discovery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Wegerzyn Gardens Foundation, Apollo Observatory, Kenilworth Avenue Historic District, Triangle Park.

1 miN
39°48'13"N • 84°12'12"W
Wegerzyn Gardens Foundation, Dayton
27 min walk • Park, Garden, Nature and wildlife
~0 ftN
Observatories and planetariums
Apollo Observatory, Dayton
1 min walk • Apollo Observatory is an astronomical observatory owned by Boonshoft Museum of Discovery and operated by the Miami Valley Astronomical Society at Boonshoft Museum of Discovery.
1.2 miSW
Neighbourhood
Kenilworth Avenue Historic District, Dayton
30 min walk • The Kenilworth Avenue Historic District is a historic district in the northwestern portion of Dayton, Ohio, United States. Composed largely of houses constructed after the Great Flood of 1913, the district features examples of several prominent architectural styles, and it has received both local and federal recognition.
~1440 ftS
Sport venue, Sport
Triangle Park, Dayton
7 min walk • Triangle Park is a former American football stadium located in Dayton, Ohio. The stadium was home to the Dayton Triangles of the National Football League from 1920 to 1929. It had a capacity of 5,000 spectators. It was located at the confluence of the Great Miami River and Stillwater River.