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- General Info
- Boonshoft Museum of Discovery is hands-on Children's Museum, Science-Technology Center, Natural History Museum, Planetarium Observatory and Live Animal Zoo, people of all ages can explore, dream and learn. The name change to the Boonshoft Museum of Discovery occurred in January, 1999 in recognition of Oscar Boonshoft, one of the Museum's most dedicated friends. The mission of the Boonshoft Museum of Discovery is to be the premier regional provider of interactive science learning experiences which enrich the lives of children and adults, enhance the quality of life in our community, and promote a broad understanding of the world. To preserve, protect, and enhance the Museumās anthropology, geology, paleontology, and biology collections, and to make these collections available for exhibition, education, and research purposes.
- Extra Phones
Phone: (937) 275-5811
Fax: (937) 275-5811
- Services/Products
- Daily Events include hands-on science experiments, Otter feedings, Planetarium shows, story times and visits with live animals, Special Events are4th of July Celebration, Red, White and Boonshoft, Museum Field Trips and Summer Discovery Camps
- Payment method
- cash, check, discover, master card, visa
- Neighborhood
- DeWeese
- Amenities
- Planetarium, Discoveries Gift Shop, Facility Rental For Birthday Parties
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Reviews
lyonsksl
02/02/2008
This is more than a museum. They have interactive exhibits for children of all ages. And being able to actually touch starfish was great. The planetarium has several different laswer show which are okay.
Details
Phone: (937) 275-7431
Address: 2600 Deweese Pkwy, Dayton, OH 45414
Website: http://www.boonshoftmuseum.org
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