The museum's collection includes more than 26,000 objects that span five thousand years of art history. Objects include Asian, European, and American art. The museum also offers education programs, and presents high-quality public exhibitions. The Dayton Art Institute also hosts one of the region's signature social events, the Dayton Art Ball.

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The Dayton Art Institute began life as the Dayton Museum of Fine Arts, a nonprofit art school that operated until 1925. It was originally housed in a downtown mansion, but it quickly outgrew its space. In 1928, a wealthy community member named Julia Shaw Patterson Carnell pledged $2 million to build a new museum. The new building was designed by prominent architect Edward B. Green. The museum is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

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The Dayton Art Institute offers a variety of educational programs, including children's art classes. It is open Wednesday through Saturday from 11am to 5pm. Admission is free for members and active military. You can also visit the museum's permanent collection of artwork. If you're traveling with children, the museum also offers hands-on learning activities through its Lange Family Experiencener gallery.

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In addition to the permanent collection, special exhibitions and programs may require an admission charge. Visitors will also need to register for special events. Some of these events include admission to the permanent collection. Ticket sales include a $2 per transaction fee for building and art conservation. The money is used for upkeep and maintenance of the permanent collection and the building and grounds.

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Have a whole day? Everyone living in or visiting Dayton needs to check this out

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