Art

The Art of Sport: Highlights from the Collection of The Dayton Art Institute, on view June 22 - September 1

The Dayton Art Institute's permanent collection includes more than 26,000 items, with more than 1,000 on view at the museum. The collection includes extensive collections of Asian, pre-Columbian, European, American and Contemporary works.

The museum’s Experiencenter, is an interactive gallery for families and young people which offers visitors the opportunity to experience great art in smaller, thematically based exhibitions that stimulate curiosity and creativity.  Click here to read more about its current exhibition, I See the Rhythm.

In addition, the museum hosts a diverse range of special exhibitions, such as our upcoming exhibitions, Andy Warhol: Athletes, The Art of Sport: Highlights from the Collection of The Dayton Art Institute, and Object of Devotion: Medieval English Alabaster Sculpture from the Victoria and Albert Museum.

Follow the links on these pages to learn more about The Dayton Art Institute’s permanent collection – including detailed information on select works – as well as information about current and upcoming special exhibitions.