Springfield Pike

Wright-Patterson AFB, OH

(937) 255-3286  

The museum features some 300 aircraft and missiles over an area of more than 17 acres of indoor exhibit space.  The displays reflect the history of aviation from the days of the Wright Brothers to the present age.  An IMAX Theater presents space exploration and aviation films.

Wright-Patterson AFB

1250 Kittyhawk Center

Wright-Patterson AFB, OH

(937) 255-6321  

Huffman Prairie Flying Field is at gate 12A on the Base.  This is the field used by the Wright brothers for test flying and perfecting their planes.  A re-creation of their 1905 hangar and their catapult launch device are on the site. 

Dayton Art Institute

456 Belmonte Park North

Dayton, OH

(937)223-5277

The galleries are housed in an Italian Renaissance building and are extensive.  There is a collection of African, American, Asian, and European art as well as photography, sculpture, furniture, and decorative art.  The Experiencenter presents family oriented, participatory thematic shows.  Guided tours are available.

Carillon Historical Park

1000 Carillon Boulevard

Dayton, OH  45409

(937) 293-2841

Open April thru Oct.

Tues.-Sat. 9:30am-5pm

Admission charged.

Carillon Historical Park's mission is to celebrate and preserve the history of the Miami Valley and illustrate how it leads to the future. The Park is a 65-acre outdoor museum with 24 exhibit buildings and structures, and is the site of the 57-bell Deeds Carillon, Ohio's largest. The highlight of the collections is the 1905 Wright Flyer III, the world's first practical airplane, and a National Historic Landmark.

Boonshoft Museum of Discovery

2600 Deweese Parkway

Dayton, OH  45414

(937) 275-7431

9am - 5pm

Admission charged

This museum invites exploration of the wonders of the world by combining play and learning. Interactive exhibits cover an area of covers 90,000 square fee.  It contains a science theater, labs, and a three story climbing tower.  There is also a child friendly village.  A small zoo houses animal species native to Ohio.  Planetarium and light shows are also featured.