Boonshoft Museum of Discovery

Boonshoft Museum of Discovery The Boonshoft Museum is the premier destination for family learning in the Miami Valley.
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🐟☀Join us this June & July for our new Summer STEM Series.It will be a great way to explore STEM experiences while you v...
05/31/2026

🐟☀Join us this June & July for our new Summer STEM Series.
It will be a great way to explore STEM experiences while you visit the Boonshoft Museum of Discovery. Registration is required and spots fill up fast!

Our Summer STEM Series in June will explore engineering and discover how farming goes way beyond crops! Together, we will explore the surprising number of everyday products made from soybeans (including fish food), crunch some sneaky math to feed our fish, weigh results, and then team up to engineer a feeding structure using the engineering design process.
This program is designed for students entering 3rd-5th grade and offered through the generous support of our program sponsor, the Ohio Soy Bean Council.

Learn more: https://boonshoft.org/events/

🎉🦊 Happy Birthday to Coriander & Rosemary! 🦊🎉Join us in celebrating our adorable duo of sisters, Coriander and Rosemary,...
05/30/2026

🎉🦊 Happy Birthday to Coriander & Rosemary! 🦊🎉

Join us in celebrating our adorable duo of sisters, Coriander and Rosemary, Slender-tailed Meerkats! Born together at the Los Angeles Zoo & Botanical Garden, they arrived at Boonshoft on April 28, 2023 and have been winning hearts ever since. 💚

🍎🍌These two enjoy a delicious zoo diet filled with fruits like blueberries, apples, and bananas, veggies including sweet potato and tomato, insectivore chow, and lots of insects such as crickets, mealworms, super worms, and dubia roaches.

Did you know? Many African species face threats from mining for minerals used in electronics like cell phones and batteries. One simple way to help wildlife is by properly recycling old electronics and batteries. Many Best Buy locations offer convenient recycling programs. ♻️📱

Every small action can help protect habitats and wildlife around the world.

Hoppy Birthday to Siegfried! 🐾🥳Our beloved ambassador rabbit turns 5 years old today!Siegfried, a Champagne d’Argent bre...
05/29/2026

Hoppy Birthday to Siegfried! 🐾🥳

Our beloved ambassador rabbit turns 5 years old today!
Siegfried, a Champagne d’Argent breed, was born on May 29, 2021, and arrived at the Boonshoft Museum on August 12, 2021. With his silvery-gray coat and larger size, he’s a standout in our animal ambassador family and a total heart-stealer!

While domestic rabbits like Siegfried can make wonderful pets, they are sadly the third most abandoned pet after dogs and cats. If you’re thinking about welcoming a rabbit into your life, make sure to:
✅ Research their dietary needs
✅ Learn how to check their teeth and trim their nails
✅ Have a rabbit-savvy veterinarian ready
✅ Understand the time and care they require

Siegfried helps us educate visitors about responsible rabbit ownership, and he does it in the most charming way possible. Stop by to wish him a very hoppy birthday! 🎈

☀Our summer STEM camps start next week!They are the perfect opportunity for exploration and discovery. Age groups range ...
05/28/2026

☀Our summer STEM camps start next week!

They are the perfect opportunity for exploration and discovery. Age groups range from 5-14 yrs old.

There's still a few spots left. Sn**ch them up before their gone!

🔗Find the perfect camp and register here: https://boonshoft.org/summer-camps/

🦦💦 Happy World Otter Day! 💦🦦Today we celebrate these playful and intelligent semi-aquatic mammals while raising awarenes...
05/27/2026

🦦💦 Happy World Otter Day! 💦🦦

Today we celebrate these playful and intelligent semi-aquatic mammals while raising awareness about their important role in healthy ecosystems and the ongoing need for otter conservation around the world.

Join us throughout the day for extra otter talks featuring our North American river otters, Eno and Sikwa! 🦦💚

We’ll also have special paintings created by Eno and Sikwa available for purchase in the gift shop! These are a perfect one-of-a-kind keepsake while supporting wildlife education and conservation efforts.

From protecting clean waterways to preserving natural habitats, every effort helps ensure otters continue to thrive for generations to come.

Join us in wishing a very happy birthday to THREE of our amazing Discovery Zoo residents, all born on May 25! 🥳🐾🦊 Flora ...
05/25/2026

Join us in wishing a very happy birthday to THREE of our amazing Discovery Zoo residents, all born on May 25! 🥳🐾

🦊 Flora the bat-eared fox turns 6!
Born at the Memphis Zoo in 2020, Flora came to Boonshoft in 2021 and quickly became a guest favorite. You can often spot her lounging near the front of her habitat alongside her companion, Denise. With her oversized ears and love for dubia roaches, Flora brings plenty of personality to the Discovery Zoo!

🦉 Leia the burrowing owl turns 11!
Leia arrived from the National Aviary in Pittsburgh and has been charming guests since 2021. She shares her habitat with Joe Burrow, our TikTok-famous burrowing owl! Curious and observant, Leia keeps a close eye on visitors while enjoying her favorite insect and protein-packed meals.

🦔 Walnut the four-toed hedgehog turns 4!
Walnut joined us in 2022 and is known for being sleek, shy, and absolutely adorable. As an ambassador for small insect-eating mammals, she helps teach guests about wildlife conservation, and she never says no to mealworms and pears!

These ambassador animals help us inspire curiosity about wildlife, ecosystems, and conservation every single day. Be sure to stop by and wish Flora, Leia, and Walnut a happy birthday during your next visit!

Honoring Memorial Day♥🕊️ In remembrance and gratitude, the Boonshoft Museum of Discovery is open today and welcomes you ...
05/25/2026

Honoring Memorial Day♥

🕊️ In remembrance and gratitude, the Boonshoft Museum of Discovery is open today and welcomes you to spend the day with your family learning, exploring, and celebrating the power of curiosity.

As we enjoy this day together, we also reflect on those who made it possible. Thank you for your service and sacrifice.

We are open tomorrow for Memorial Day! Monday, May 25th. We hope to see your smiling faces!
05/25/2026

We are open tomorrow for Memorial Day! Monday, May 25th.
We hope to see your smiling faces!

✨Collections Spotlight!✨Pyrite Sun DSNH -4996Sometimes called Pyrite Suns or Pyrite Dollars, these disk-shaped concreti...
05/24/2026

✨Collections Spotlight!✨

Pyrite Sun DSNH -4996

Sometimes called Pyrite Suns or Pyrite Dollars, these disk-shaped concretions of pyrite occur when the weight and pressure from upper layers of earth cause pyrite crystals to grow outwards in a radial fashion rather than vertically. Large disks such as this one measuring roughly 2.5 inches in diameter are typically found in Illinois between seams of coal.

🐢🌎 Happy World Turtle Day! 🌎🐢Today we celebrate these incredible ancient reptiles while raising awareness about the grow...
05/23/2026

🐢🌎 Happy World Turtle Day! 🌎🐢

Today we celebrate these incredible ancient reptiles while raising awareness about the growing threats they face in the wild. From plastic waste and pollution to coastal development that destroys nesting and feeding habitats, turtles need our help now more than ever.

Did you know? May 23 was chosen for World Turtle Day because it aligns with the peak of turtle nesting season, a time when turtles are especially active and vulnerable. 💚

If you see a turtle crossing the road, please slow down and help if it’s safe to do so:
🐢 Gently pick it up and move it to the other side in the direction it was already heading
🐢 Never relocate it somewhere else
🐢 Never take it home, wild turtles belong in the wild

Feel free to snap a photo and make a memory, but leave these amazing creatures where nature intended. Every small act of kindness can help protect wildlife for future generations. 🌿

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2600 Deweese Parkway
Dayton, OH
45414

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 12pm - 5pm

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+19372757431

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