The Dayton Art Institute

The Dayton Art Institute Inspiring Dayton through art since 1919. Open Wednesday - Sunday. Founded in 1919, The Dayton Art Institute is one of the region’s premier fine arts museums.
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In addition to exhibiting outstanding special exhibitions and impressive collections of art from throughout the world, the museum is renowned for education programming that includes an array of offerings for diverse audiences. The Dayton Art Institute is committed to enriching lives and serving the community by creating meaningful experiences with art. To learn more about the museum, call 937-223-

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This summer, the museum is proud to welcome active-duty U.S. military personnel and their families with free admission! ...
05/28/2026

This summer, the museum is proud to welcome active-duty U.S. military personnel and their families with free admission! 🇺🇸

As part of the Blue Star Museums program, the DAI joins more than 2,000 museums across the country in offering free museum access to those who serve, including the National Guard and Reserve and their families. The 2026 program runs now through Monday, September 7. We can’t wait to welcome you into the galleries this summer!

How cool is it to see art on the move! “The Flea Hunt” by Gerrit van Honthorst recently left our galleries for a trip ab...
05/27/2026

How cool is it to see art on the move! “The Flea Hunt” by Gerrit van Honthorst recently left our galleries for a trip abroad and was just spotted at its opening in Utrecht!

🖼️ Exhibition Gerard van Honthorst – Different to Rembrandt © Centraal Museum / Almicheal Fraay

What's your weather mood? ☀️Step into the galleries and explore the many moods of weather through art during our NEW spe...
05/26/2026

What's your weather mood? ☀️

Step into the galleries and explore the many moods of weather through art during our NEW special interest tour, How’s the Weather? Join us Saturday, May 30 from 1–2:30 PM, then make your own weather-inspired artwork in the studio. Tickets are on sale now!

TICKETS: https://dai.ticketapp.org/portal/product/87/events

🖼️ Barry Anderson (American, born 1945), “Sky, Rain and Sea #4579; Mexican Caribbean”, 2008, Printed April 2016, Archival inkjet print, 14 ⅝ x 20 inches. Gift of the Artist, 2016.13
🖼️ Dale Nichols (American, 1904-1995), “While the Sun Shines”, 1936, Oil on Canvas, 33 1.8 x 43 ¼ inches. Gift of the Honorable Jefferson Patterson, 1970.109
🖼️ Robert Slack (American, 1930 - 2009), “Winter Storm”, c. 1968, Vintage gelatin silver print, 7 ⅝ x 8 9/16 inches. Gift of the artist, 2003.6.102
🖼️ April Gornik (American, born 1953), “The Back of the Storm”, 1985, Oil on Canvas, 82 ½ x 114 inches. Museum purchase with funds provided by the James F. Dicke Family in honor of Marianne Lorenz, Assistant Director for Collections and Programs 1989-1999, 1998.26

This Memorial Day, we honor and remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. From al...
05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we honor and remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. From all of us at the Dayton Art Institute, we wish you a safe and meaningful Memorial Day. 🇺🇲

If you love flowers and a garden party vibe, this is your sign to save the date! 💐Art in Bloom returns to the Dayton Art...
05/24/2026

If you love flowers and a garden party vibe, this is your sign to save the date! 💐

Art in Bloom returns to the Dayton Art Institute on July 30, 2026, from 6–8PM! Enjoy an evening in the Hale Cloister, transformed with beautiful floral arrangements, light bites and sparkling drinks. Then wander through the galleries to see the artworks that inspired each design!

Tickets go on sale June 18 and we can’t wait to see you there!

05/23/2026

The galleries don’t have to be the end of your visit! Check out the Museum Store and take the art home with books that dive deeper into the artists, exhibitions and collections you loved most. 🛍️

SHOP: https://linktr.ee/daimuseumstore

Love the view? This could be your next vacation! ✨The Art Ball Grand Draw Raffle is a fun way to support the museum whil...
05/23/2026

Love the view? This could be your next vacation! ✨

The Art Ball Grand Draw Raffle is a fun way to support the museum while entering to win something truly incredible! Only 600 tickets are available at $100 each, with prizes valued up to $11,250.

This year’s prizes include:
• A Mykonos villa getaway with sailing and wine tasting experiences
• A Frederique Constant Highlife Automatic watch
• Mikimoto cultured pearl and diamond earrings

Purchase 3 or more tickets and receive a complimentary Oktoberfest Preview Party ticket valued at $100. Winners are announced during Art Ball, but you do not need to be present to win!

GET YOUR RAFFLE TICKETS: https://dai.ticketapp.org/portal/product/127/events

Hey bruh! Wanna spend your summer working with a bunch of uncs, serving up a good time while leveling up your resume and...
05/22/2026

Hey bruh! Wanna spend your summer working with a bunch of uncs, serving up a good time while leveling up your resume and giving back to your community? 👀

Join our High School Summer Volunteer Program at the Dayton Art Institute! If you’re a rising junior or senior, this is for you.

Come hang at the museum while cooking up new skills you can actually use as adult life starts creeping up on you. Meet new people, help your community and make your summer a little more iconic. Bet you’ll love it. Sign up with a parent or guardian using the link below!

LEARN MORE: https://www.daytonartinstitute.org/join-support/high-school-volunteers/

Happy Gemini Season from the Dayton Art Institute! ♊️Represented by the Twins and fueled by curious air energy, Gemini i...
05/21/2026

Happy Gemini Season from the Dayton Art Institute! ♊️

Represented by the Twins and fueled by curious air energy, Gemini is known for being playful, expressive and always eager to explore something new. Ruled by Mercury, the planet of communication and creativity, this sign is drawn to art that sparks conversation, inspires imagination and reveals something unexpected with every look!

P.S. Geminis, you share a season with Mary Cassatt, an American painter and printmaker known for her beautiful depictions of women’s everyday lives. She spent much of her adult life in France, where she created incredible artwork and formed friendships with fellow artists like Edgar Degas!

Know a Gemini who could spend hours talking about art? Tag them and celebrate their season with us!

🖼️ Mary Cassatt (American, 1844-1926), “Portrait of a Woman”, 1872, Oil on Canvas, 23 5/16 x 19 13/16 inches. Gift of Mr. Robert Badenhop, 1955.67

Take a little stroll through the Asian galleries, then get a little treat from the Museum Store 🛍️We’re loving these cer...
05/20/2026

Take a little stroll through the Asian galleries, then get a little treat from the Museum Store 🛍️

We’re loving these ceramics from Miya Co., a generational family-owned business with every piece made in Japan. Perfect for wedding gifts or a special treat for yourself!

SHOP ONLINE: https://linktr.ee/daimuseumstore

A heartfelt thank you to all of our amazing Art Ball sponsors! Your generosity helps transform the museum into a night f...
05/19/2026

A heartfelt thank you to all of our amazing Art Ball sponsors! Your generosity helps transform the museum into a night filled with art, music, celebration and unforgettable memories for our community. ♥️

Thank you for believing in the mission of the Dayton Art Institute and for making this magical evening possible year after year. We are endlessly grateful for your support!

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456 Belmonte Park N
Dayton, OH
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Wednesday 11am - 5pm
Thursday 11am - 8pm
Friday 11am - 5pm
Saturday 11am - 5pm
Sunday 12pm - 5pm

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