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5 After 5 at the Museum

Exhibition Speaker Series: "Looking for Japan"

Join curators Dr. Mariah Postlewait and Dr. Peter Doebler for a gallery talk on the Focus Exhibition "Looking for Japan."

Saturday Morning Community Tour

Explore the museum and learn more with a guided tour! Come to the DAI for weekly tour themes like: Dayton History, Art and Architecture, Global Celebrations, and Art Basics for Everyone.

Special Interest Tour: Spooky Tour

Explore the DAI’s darker side on the Spooky Special Tour! Uncover eerie stories and haunting imagery, then create your own spooky make-and-take artwork to take home.

Family Open Studio

Join us for a time of open-ended creativity and art making. Browse our weekly selection of open studio materials and unleash your inner artist.

Last day to see Getting Technical: Alternative Photographic Processes

Skinner Pipe Organ Concert: Spooktacular

​Matt Dierking from the Dayton Chapter of the American Guild of Organists will perform a special Halloween concert, complete with spooky silent films and scary music played on the Skinner Pipe Organ.

5 After 5 at the Museum

Saturday Morning Community Tour

Explore the museum and learn more with a guided tour! Come to the DAI for weekly tour themes like: Dayton History, Art and Architecture, Global Celebrations, and Art Basics for Everyone.

Special Interest Tour: Spooky Tour

Explore the DAI’s darker side on the Spooky Special Tour! Uncover eerie stories and haunting imagery, then create your own spooky make-and-take artwork to take home.

Family Open Studio

Join us for a time of open-ended creativity and art making. Browse our weekly selection of open studio materials and unleash your inner artist.

Museum is Closed for B&B

Bourbon & Bubbles 2026

Bourbon & Bubbles features a selection of exclusive, handcrafted bourbons and refreshing bubbly from around the world!

Saturday Morning Community Tour

Explore the museum and learn more with a guided tour! Come to the DAI for weekly tour themes like: Dayton History, Art and Architecture, Global Celebrations, and Art Basics for Everyone.

"Wall Power!" Spectacular Quilts Special Exhibition Tour

Explore "Wall Power!" on a special community tour at the DAI. Discover the artistry, stories and incredible craftsmanship woven into these stunning quilts from the American Folk Art Museum.

Family Open Studio

Join us for a time of open-ended creativity and art making. Browse our weekly selection of open studio materials and unleash your inner artist.

Skinner Pipe Organ Concert

Hear the museum’s restored Skinner pipe organ, performed by Matt Dierking and see the beautifully renovated Mimi and Stuart Rose Auditorium.

FREE ADMISSION: Art For All Day

Now on View Good Book: Bible Stories from the Collection

Saturday Morning Community Tour

Explore the museum and learn more with a guided tour! Come to the DAI for weekly tour themes like: Dayton History, Art and Architecture, Global Celebrations, and Art Basics for Everyone.

Frame of Mind Special Interest Tour

Discover the fascinating history behind the frames that surround and enhance works of art during Frame of Mind, a special interest tour at the DAI.

Family Open Studio

Join us for a time of open-ended creativity and art making. Browse our weekly selection of open studio materials and unleash your inner artist.

FREE ADMISSION: Art For All Day

Art After Hours: A Cozy Tea Party

Saturday Morning Community Tour

Explore the museum and learn more with a guided tour! Come to the DAI for weekly tour themes like: Dayton History, Art and Architecture, Global Celebrations, and Art Basics for Everyone.

"Wall Power!" Spectacular Quilts Special Exhibition Tour

Explore "Wall Power!" on a special community tour at the DAI. Discover the artistry, stories and incredible craftsmanship woven into these stunning quilts from the American Folk Art Museum.

Family Open Studio

Join us for a time of open-ended creativity and art making. Browse our weekly selection of open studio materials and unleash your inner artist.

Skinner Pipe Organ Concert

Hear the museum’s restored Skinner pipe organ, performed by Matt Dierking and see the beautifully renovated Mimi and Stuart Rose Auditorium.

Museum is Closed

Saturday Morning Community Tour

Explore the museum and learn more with a guided tour! Come to the DAI for weekly tour themes like: Dayton History, Art and Architecture, Global Celebrations, and Art Basics for Everyone.

Frame of Mind Special Interest Tour

Discover the fascinating history behind the frames that surround and enhance works of art during Frame of Mind, a special interest tour at the DAI.

Family Open Studio

Join us for a time of open-ended creativity and art making. Browse our weekly selection of open studio materials and unleash your inner artist.

Saturday Morning Community Tour

Explore the museum and learn more with a guided tour! Come to the DAI for weekly tour themes like: Dayton History, Art and Architecture, Global Celebrations, and Art Basics for Everyone.

"Wall Power!" Spectacular Quilts Special Exhibition Tour

Explore "Wall Power!" on a special community tour at the DAI. Discover the artistry, stories and incredible craftsmanship woven into these stunning quilts from the American Folk Art Museum.

Family Open Studio

Join us for a time of open-ended creativity and art making. Browse our weekly selection of open studio materials and unleash your inner artist.

Skinner Pipe Organ Concert

Hear the museum’s restored Skinner pipe organ, performed by Matt Dierking and see the beautifully renovated Mimi and Stuart Rose Auditorium.

Saturday Morning Community Tour

Explore the museum and learn more with a guided tour! Come to the DAI for weekly tour themes like: Dayton History, Art and Architecture, Global Celebrations, and Art Basics for Everyone.

Frame of Mind Special Interest Tour

Discover the fascinating history behind the frames that surround and enhance works of art during Frame of Mind, a special interest tour at the DAI.

Family Open Studio

Join us for a time of open-ended creativity and art making. Browse our weekly selection of open studio materials and unleash your inner artist.

Skinner Pipe Organ Concert

Hear the museum’s restored Skinner pipe organ, performed by Matt Dierking and see the beautifully renovated Mimi and Stuart Rose Auditorium.

Art After Hours: Holiday Trivia

Saturday Morning Community Tour

Explore the museum and learn more with a guided tour! Come to the DAI for weekly tour themes like: Dayton History, Art and Architecture, Global Celebrations, and Art Basics for Everyone.

"Wall Power!" Spectacular Quilts Special Exhibition Tour

Explore "Wall Power!" on a special community tour at the DAI. Discover the artistry, stories and incredible craftsmanship woven into these stunning quilts from the American Folk Art Museum.

Family Open Studio

Join us for a time of open-ended creativity and art making. Browse our weekly selection of open studio materials and unleash your inner artist.

Skinner Pipe Organ Concert

Hear the museum’s restored Skinner pipe organ, performed by Matt Dierking and see the beautifully renovated Mimi and Stuart Rose Auditorium.

Museum is closed for Christmas

Saturday Morning Community Tour

Explore the museum and learn more with a guided tour! Come to the DAI for weekly tour themes like: Dayton History, Art and Architecture, Global Celebrations, and Art Basics for Everyone.

Frame of Mind Special Interest Tour

Discover the fascinating history behind the frames that surround and enhance works of art during Frame of Mind, a special interest tour at the DAI.

Family Open Studio

Join us for a time of open-ended creativity and art making. Browse our weekly selection of open studio materials and unleash your inner artist.

Museum is Closed for New Years Day

Last day to see Exploring Feminism Rotation #3

Last day to see Good Book: Bible Stories from the Collection

CURATED: Cocktails for Conservation

Sample handcrafted cocktails created by the regions best bartenders while supporting art conservation at the Dayton Art Institute!

Art Ball 2027

Experience the Dayton Art Institute's signature black-tie gala, where an unforgettable evening of fine dining, live music, dancing and celebration supports the museum's mission to bring art to all.

Oktoberfest 2027: Lederhosen Lunch

The Oktoberfest celebration begins with the annual Lederhosen Lunch.

Oktoberfest 2027: Preview Party

The annual Oktoberfest Preview Party takes place on the Friday of Oktoberfest weekend, 7-11 PM. Oktoberfest includes a fully covered Main Stage area and Food Court, plus a TV Tent.

Oktoberfest 2027: Saturday

A Dayton tradition established in 1971, DAI’s Oktoberfest is southwest Ohio’s longest-running Oktoberfest celebration and the museum’s largest annual fundraiser.

Oktoberfest 2027: Sunday

A Dayton tradition established in 1971, DAI’s Oktoberfest is southwest Ohio’s longest-running Oktoberfest celebration and the museum’s largest annual fundraiser.

Oktoberfest 2027: Steinholding Competition

Test Your Strength in the Oktoberfest Steinholding Competition, presented by Pella Windows & Doors of Dayton!

Bourbon & Bubbles 2027

Bourbon & Bubbles features a selection of exclusive, handcrafted bourbons and refreshing bubbly from around the world!

Museum is closed for Christmas

Museum is Closed for New Years Day

Museum is closed for Christmas