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Art Changes Lives...Live it.

It's a new day, it's a new dawn, it's your new DAI!

For more than 90 years, The Dayton Art Institute has been committed to enriching lives and serving the community by creating meaningful experiences with art. We invite you to explore the all-new website to learn more about our diverse permanent collection, world-class special exhibitions, concerts, family programs, art classes, social events and more. Join our online community and let us know how art has changed your life. Art changes lives…live it at The Dayton Art Institute!

Upcoming Events View More

Repeats every 7 days until Thu May 31 2012 .
May 17 2012
Tiny Thursdays
in the Experiencenter
This all-new Thursday moring program for preschool aged children and their caregivers will explore...
Repeats every 14 days until Sat Jun 02 2012 .
May 19 2012
Super Saturday Family Workshops
in the Experiencenter
Join us on select Saturday afternoons for a series of fun family workshops in the museum's...
May 19 2012
Vanguard Concerts
Juilliard String Quartet
The Vanguard Concerts 50th anniversary season comes to a stellar conclusion on May 19 with the...
MUSEUM HOURS
MONDAY CLOSED
TUESDAY CLOSED
WEDNESDAY 10:00a.m. - 5:00p.m.
THURSDAY 10:00a.m. - 8:00p.m.
FRIDAY 10:00a.m. - 5:00p.m.
SATURDAY 10:00a.m. - 5:00p.m
SUNDAY NOON - 5:00p.m.

MUSEUM ADMISSION
Suggested general admission to
the museum's permanent collection:

  • Adults: $8
  • Seniors, Groups & Active Military: $5
  • Members, Students & Youth: Free