About This Experience
Housed in an Italian Renaissance-style building high above the Great Miami River, the Dayton Art Institute is one of the premier fine arts museums in the Midwest. Featuring a permanent collection of more than 27,000 works spanning 5,000 years of human history, DAI holds renowned collections of Asian art, European baroque paintings, 18th/19th-century American art, modern glass, and interactive youth galleries.
Trip Itinerary
Self-guided entry to all permanent collection galleries spanning Asian, European, American, African, and Pre-Columbian art, as well as the Lange Family ExperiCenter.
Self-guided access to the permanent collection galleries, historic museum architecture, sculpture gardens, and interactive learning spaces.
General admission access to all permanent galleries and youth interactive spaces across the museum.
Free admission to all permanent collection galleries and public areas.
Featured Media
Italian Renaissance-style grand facade overlooking Belmonte Park.
The historic indoor Gothic Cloister courtyard.
Asian Art wing gallery showing historic sculptures and ceramics.
European Baroque oil paintings and gilded frames.
Contemporary art glass and sculpture exhibits.
Interactive Experiencenter hands-on gallery for families.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is parking available at the museum?â
Yes, free parking is available in the main lot directly across Belmonte Park North.
Are dining facilities available inside DAI?â
Leo Bistro inside the museum offers fresh lunch dishes, coffees, and bakery items during museum hours.
Is photography permitted in the galleries?â
Still photography without flash is permitted in permanent collection galleries for personal use.