Hours and Admission

Regular Museum Hours

Monday: Closed 
Tuesday: Closed 
Wednesday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 
Thursday: 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. 
Friday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 
Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 
Sunday: Noon to 5:00 p.m.

The museum is closed the following holidays: Easter Sunday, Fourth of July, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year's Day.

Museum Admission

The Dayton Art Institute asks all visitors to pay a suggested admission fee. Anyone unable to contribute the suggested admission will be welcomed to the museum’s permanent collection galleries free of charge, courtesy of our Chase Endowment.  

Suggested general admission to The Dayton Art Institute:
Adults: $8
Seniors (60+), Active Military & Groups: $5 
College Students (18+ with ID): Free
Youth & Children (17 and under): Free
Members: Free

Special Exhibitions, Programs & Events*

Some special exhibitions, programs and events carry an admission charge or registration fee beyond the museum's suggested general admission, and include admission to the museum's permanent collection as part of the admission charge or registration fee. 

* A Historic Preservation Fee of $1.00 will be added to all ticket sales. The Historic Preservation Fee will be used for maintenance and upkeep of the building and grounds, ensuring the museum's status as a beautiful, historic site featuring world-class art.