Art After Hours
New this year! DAI’s mini signature event series, Art After Hours, provides guests with fun, concise, small-group events that highlight behind-the-scenes elements of the museum after our doors close for the day.
MYSTERY AT THE MUSEUM
OCTOBER 7, 2026 | 6-8 PM
Join us for an intimate evening during spooky season, as we work with local friends to solve a mystery in the museum – and learn more about the DAI’s collection, too. Tickets go on sale August 26.
A COZY TEA PARTY
NOVEMBER 18, 2026 | 6-8 PM
Enjoy this unique visit of our special exhibition, Wall Power! Spectacular Quilts from the American Folk Art Museum, with a “sip and see” featuring light refreshments and a variety of tea drinks, interactive quilt-themed make-and-take, and guided exhibition tour. Tickets go on sale October 7.
HOLIDAY TRIVIA
DECEMBER 16, 2026 | 6-8 PM
Back for a third year! Celebrate the festive holiday season at DAI. Teams of 4 compete in three rounds of themed trivia, enjoy local “celebrity” entertainment, and enjoy specialty snack baskets and a cash bar. Tickets go on sale November 4.
MORE INFORMATION
For more information, please contact Audrey Starr at astarr@daytonart.org.
TICKETS
If you have any questions, please email Guest Services at GSD_Requests@daytonart.org or call us at (937) 223-4ART (4278)
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:
Event held rain or shine. No refunds and no rain checks for any reason.
Participants must be at least 21 years old, and must produce a valid photo identification upon checking into the event, to partake in alcohol.