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5 After 5 at the Museum

Yeck Artist in Residence Community Workshops

Our artist-led workshops are designed to make community connections between our guests, local artists and The Dayton Art Institute through conversation and artmaking. Select from the session options a

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 - How's the Weather?

 Join us for a museum experience where art and atmosphere collide. This tour explores how artists have interpreted weather, from serene blue skies to dramatic storms. 

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.

5 After 5 at the Museum

Yeck Artist in Residence Community Workshops

Our artist-led workshops are designed to make community connections between our guests, local artists and The Dayton Art Institute through conversation and artmaking. Select from the session options a

Now on View Getting Technical: Alternative Photographic Processes

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.

Fighters for Freedom Special Exhibition Tour

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.

Jazz and Beyond: Big Gil & His Funky All Stars

Join us on Thursday, July 23, as the Jazz & Beyond series presents Big Gil & His Funky All-Stars, A crowd favorite at the Dayton Art Institute! Big Gil & His Funky All Stars is a Blues, Funk & RB grou

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 - How's the Weather?

 Join us for a museum experience where art and atmosphere collide. This tour explores how artists have interpreted weather, from serene blue skies to dramatic storms. 

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.

Art in Bloom 2026

Step into a summer night filled with color, creativity and charm at the Dayton Art Institute’s Art in Bloom!

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: The Art of the Pitch – A Singles Tour

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.

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.

Fighters for Freedom Special Exhibition Tour

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 All the World’s a Stage

Jazz and Beyond: Alex Nicodemus Jazz Trio

Join us on Thursday, August 13, as the Jazz & Beyond series presents Alex Nicodemus Jazz Trio at the Dayton Art Institute! 

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: The Art of the Pitch – A Singles Tour

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.

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.

Fighters for Freedom Special Exhibition Tour

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

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: The Art of the Pitch – A Singles Tour

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

Now on View Looking for Japan: Early Japanese Photography

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: The Art of the Pitch – A Singles Tour

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.

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.

Fighters for Freedom Special Exhibition Tour

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 Fighters for Freedom: William H. Johnson Picturing Justice

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: The Art of the Pitch – A Singles Tour

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 Exploring Feminism Rotation #2

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

Museum is Closed

Oktoberfest 2026: Lederhosen Lunch

The Oktoberfest celebration begins with the annual Lederhosen Lunch.

Museum is Closed

Oktoberfest 2026: 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.

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.

Oktoberfest 2026: 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.

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.

Oktoberfest 2026: 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 2026: Steinholding Competition

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

Now on View Exploring Feminism Rotation #3

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.

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: Mystery at the Museum

Jazz and Beyond: Puzzle of Light

You've waited all series for it! Join us on Thursday, October 8, as the Jazz & Beyond series presents Puzzle of Light! 

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.

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.

Now on View Wall Power! Spectacular Quilts from the American Folk Art 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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