The International Peace Museum is a downtown Dayton museum focused on peacebuilding, human rights and nonviolence. Its exhibits connect Dayton’s local history with wider questions of justice, social change and conflict resolution.
- Location: 10 N. Ludlow St., in downtown Dayton’s Courthouse Plaza.
- Public hours: Open Friday and Saturday; closed Sunday to Thursday
- Admission: General admission is $5 per person; guided tours are $8 per person.
- Guided tour length: 1 hour 30 minutes, with booking requested.
Where is The International Peace Museum in Dayton?
The museum is at 10 N. Ludlow St. in downtown Dayton’s Courthouse Plaza, also known as Courthouse Square. It reopened at this address in 2022 after occupying the Isaac Pollack House at 208 W. Monument Ave. from 2004 to 2021.
Founded in 2004 by Christine and Ralph Dull, J. Frederick Arment, Lisa Wolters and Steve Fryburg, the museum is about an 8-minute drive or a 90-minute walk from this two-star hotel in Dayton.
What do the museum’s exhibits focus on?
The exhibits look at peace through human rights, social justice and environmental sustainability. Permanent displays focus on Dayton’s peacebuilding history, local changemakers, compassion and nonviolence, using artifacts and interactive displays.
Visiting exhibits take a broader view, exploring global peace, justice, social change, conflict resolution and human rights through art, history and interactive experiences. Together, the local and global themes offer context for the museum’s focus on how people work toward peace.
What are the museum’s hours, admission and access details?
Destination Dayton gives general admission at $5 per person. Visits are by appointment, or for scheduled events and group tours.
Opening hours
- Friday and Saturday: 10 AM–5 PM
- Monday to Thursday and Sunday: closed
Last checked November 2026. Hours can change on holidays and for special events.
Guided tours cost $8 per person, last 1 hour 30 minutes and require a booking request. Group tours can be scheduled on any day by calling the museum at (937) 227-3223. For current hours, booking details and admission information, check the official site before you go.
The museum’s contact number is +1 (937) 227-3223, and its email is info@daytonpeacemuseum.org. For parking, transit and accessibility arrangements, contact the museum directly before your visit.
How can you pair a museum visit with downtown Dayton?
The museum’s Courthouse Plaza location makes it a natural stop while spending time in downtown Dayton. You can build the visit around the exhibits, then use a one-day Dayton itinerary to plan how the museum fits into a broader day in the city.
FAQs
How much does admission to The International Peace Museum cost?
General admission is $5 per person. Guided tours are $8 per person and last 1 hour 30 minutes.
Can you visit the museum on a weekday?
Tuesday through Thursday visits are by appointment or for scheduled events and group tours. Contact the museum to arrange a visit.
Where is the museum located?
It is at 10 N. Ludlow St. in downtown Dayton’s Courthouse Plaza.