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Boonshoft Museum of Discovery

2600 DeWeese Parkway, Dayton, OH (Formerly Dayton Museum of Discovery)
937.275.7431
Ranked #6 of 24 attractions in Dayton
4.5 of 5 stars 50 Reviews
Type: Science Museums
Most recent review
- 28 May 2012
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Clayton, Ohio
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18 reviews 18 reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

This interactive museum has something for everyone, even though children are the focus. The static exhibits entice people to return and the special exhibits keep it interesting.

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cadiz
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16 reviews 16 reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW via mobile

If your kids are into history and love artifacts, this is good place to visit!

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Dayton, OH
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42 reviews 42 reviews
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

our kids love the animals and also the water area. Check out the upstairs where they have the toy shopping area, jail, and veterinary area for kids. Have had a birthday party there as well, and the kids really enjoyed.

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Dayton, OH
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12 reviews 12 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

This is a fun small museum. The live animals are great, there is fun hands on stuff for the children. Very educational. Recommended ages 4-12

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Dayton, Ohio
Top Contributor
57 reviews 57 reviews
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

a great place for kids and adults alike. a full day of animals, planets interactive displays and all around good time

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West Milton, Ohio
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14 reviews 14 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012

I have lived in the Dayton area most of my life and had no idea this museum existed. We took our niece and nephew here last weekend and we enjoyed it as much as them! Their favorite parts was the little grocery store where they could place items in the basket and run them through the scanner. It was complete... More

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Ohio
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26 reviews 26 reviews
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2012

Excellent museum with changing exhibits - good for all ages

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Dayton, Ohio
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16 reviews 16 reviews
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2012

We had a membership and went once a week or every few weeks, Lots of fun for the kids. Planetarium is great for all ages. You learn a lot even as an adult!

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Dayton, Ohio
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012
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We are members at the museum, and my little girls just love going! So much to do and play and run around and climb and discover and..... It is an awesome place! We have family in Chicago, so we really love the reciprocity that membership gives us, too! We have easily saved a ton of money going to all the... More

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Emmaus, Pennsylvania
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151 reviews 151 reviews
56 helpful votes 56 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2012
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Our grandkids, aged 6 and 8, really loved this place. Lots of things to do for several hours.

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