The Boonshoft Museum of Discovery

2600 DeWeese Parkway, Dayton, OH

The Boonshoft Museum of Discovery

2600 DeWeese Parkway, Dayton, OH

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Capacity: 1,000 people

About The Boonshoft Museum of Discovery

The Boonshoft Museum of Discovery is one of Dayton's most exceptional venues. Whether you are seeking to treat your guests to an evening of family fun or an out-of-this-world reception, the Boonshoft Museum of Discovery is a versatile and memorable location for any event.

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Boonshoft Museum Rental

Deposit is Required | Pricing is for weddings only

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$3,000 - $4,500 /event
Pricing for weddings only

$3,000 - $4,500

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Last Updated: 11/15/2022

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The Boonshoft Museum of Discovery presents a unique, fun venue for your special event, wedding and/or reception, corporate meeting, family gathering, holiday or special occasion. Rent the whole museum or just a particular area – it’s up to you. Experience the spirit of the entire Museum. With room for up to 1750 guests, the Museum is a one-of a-kind venue for your special day. The Museum offers several areas that can accommodate everything from a large wedding reception, to an intimate sit-down dinner or a casual employee cookout. With a full Museum rental, you can treat guests to an amazing journey through the universe with a Planetarium show, or enjoy a Laser Show set to some of your favorite tunes in the Caryl D. Philips Space Theater. Have access to permanent exhibits such as Explorers Crossing, the Mead Tree House and the Dance Wall, as well as full access to any traveling exhibit the Museum is featuring. Enjoy the Museum’s “creature feature” with a visit to our residents in the Charles E. Exley, Jr., Wild Ohio Zoo.

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Main Exhibit Hall

Maximum Capacity: 500
Banquet Room

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Main Exhibit Hall

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Banquet Room | Maximum Capacity: 500

This 6000 sq. ft. space offers a blank canvas for any event, seating up to 300 guests. This space has limited calendar availability based on exhibit schedule.

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Banquet - 10 per
Capacity: 500 People

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Features

Atmosphere/Decor: This room is painted a neutral warm gray that can blend into any decorating scheme. Exposed beams above make for easy hanging of specialty lights or decor.
Floor Covering: Carpet
Floor Number: 2

Caryl D. Philips Space Theater

Maximum Capacity: 170
Theater

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Caryl D. Philips Space Theater

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Theater | Maximum Capacity: 170

The Space Theater, also known as The Dome, offers the latest in digital planetarium technology and seats up to 170.

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Seating Capacity
Capacity: 170 People

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Tait Auditorium- Science On a Sphere

Maximum Capacity: 100
Exhibit Hall

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Tait Auditorium- Science On a Sphere

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Exhibit Hall | Maximum Capacity: 100

Tait Auditorium features Science on a Sphere®, seating up to 100 in a variety of configurations, with a distinctive projecion system to display graphics and other multimedia presentations.

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Seating Capacity
Capacity: 100 People

Amenities

Features

Floor Covering: Carpet
Floor Number: 2
Number of Exhibit Sections: 1

Education Center Lobby

Maximum Capacity: 150
Banquet Room

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Education Center Lobby

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Banquet Room | Maximum Capacity: 150

Two stories of windows overlooking the outdoor grounds showcase this airy room that seats around 100 guests.

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Banquet - 8 per
Capacity: 150 People

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Main Lobby

Maximum Capacity: 125
General Event Space

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Main Lobby

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General Event Space | Maximum Capacity: 125

The Main Lobby is an 1178-square foot carpeted area with 2-story glass windows along the front of the Museum. Located at the back of the lobby, you and your guests will “dig” the simulated stone wall that features mastodon bones, fossils and other items you might find at an excavation site. The wall reaches to the second story where a balcony area over looks the lobby.

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Reception
Capacity: 125 People

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Features

Atmosphere/Decor: The Main Lobby is a carpeted area with casual decor. However, it can be easily transformed to host an elegant dinner or wedding reception.
Floor Covering: Carpet
Floor Number: 1
Special Features: *2-story glass windows at front of Museum *A simulated stone wall features mastodon bones and fossils found at excavation sites. *A balcony area over looks the lobby. *an informaion desk makes a great welcome table.

Bieser Discovery Center

Maximum Capacity: 50
Banquet Room

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Bieser Discovery Center

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Banquet Room | Maximum Capacity: 50

This area can accommodate two break-out rooms, each seating up to 25 guests or one large room for 50 guests. This room also has two 60" synced monitors with computer hookup.

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Banquet - 8 per
Capacity: 50 People

Amenities

Portable Walls
Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi

Features

Atmosphere/Decor: The Bieser Discovery Center also houses parts of our Ice Age exhibit and many geological and biological specimin drawers.
Floor Covering: Carpeting
Floor Number: 1
Special Features: Wifi

Recommendations

Christmas Party - An Eventective User from Tipp City, OH

We hosted out Christmas party at Boonshoft. They were very accommodating and had plenty of space. They allow you to have the party after hours to allow the party to have the museum to theirselves.

birthday party venue - An Eventective User from Waynesville, OH

this place is awesome! i love the areas to be an adult!

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ADA/ACA Accessible
On-Site Catering Service
Outdoor Function Area
Outside Catering Allowed
Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi

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Max Number of People for an Event: 1000

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