dayton international peace museum

I have been wanting to go to this museum for a while and finally made my way there. The building is in downtown Dayton and free parking is directly behind the building (entry to bldg in front or back of house). It is run by dedicated volunteers and they were very passionate about their calling. I got a personal tour by the man who oversees the museum. When I visited this museum, they had an exhibit on the first floor of beautiful quilts that portrayed various religions of the world. It was very unique and I learned a lot about religions... some of which I'd never heard of before. The second floor had a library and a childrens' room. On the first floor, the volunteers were telling me that a Winan's Chocolate/Wine/Coffee was going to be put it. That will fit in well with the atmosphere and theme of the museum. The museum is free (donations accepted).

I first heard about this museum from my dad, a WW ll vet. He flew as a crew member on a B-24. I heard so much about this place. I worked in the Aero Space industry and I wanted to go here too. I have gone 3 times and plan to go in August 2015. From WW l to present day, from space capsules, to the SR 71 it's all here. If you pass Dayton and don't stop here you will miss a lifetime of history. The cost id FREE! The I MAX does cost.I will never forget this place, it holds deep emotions and rich history for me. My family all have enjoyed it as well.Please don't pass this by

One of only a handful of museums dedicated to worldwide peace. A young, up-and-coming museum dedicated to world peace and honoring those who strive for peaceable solutions to world issues. Some really nice exhibits-- very educational. Opened my eyes a bit about some issues. At the moment the special exhibit is the quilt labyrinth-- beautiful collection of handmade quilts with peace motifs. The main museum is housed in the beautiful Victorian Pollock House…. but don't miss the exhibits in the parking lot annex. Will be serving coffee soon. Call ahead to double check for hours. Sometimes closes on weekends during holidays. Free, but donations appreciated.I'm not sure you should make a long trip just to see this museum, as it is small and still evolving. It won't take long to see it all-- it's an excellent museum to tag along with another of Dayton's museums. The Dayton Art Institute is just across the bridge and it's also just a one or two miles from the children's Boonshoft Museum. In a few years this museum will probably rate 5 stars for uniqueness alone.

It was a very nice museum to visit. It does not take long to see so it is a great quick stop to take. It is inside the Pollock House, a beautiful Victorian house which is restored. The staff who are all volunteers are very nice and take pride in their museum and educating people. There are three floors with exhibits such as nuclear weapons, the U.N. and even a children's room. They have information on Nobel Peace Prize winners. It was a very enjoyable museum

This is a young museum, as museums go; and it's a work in progress. When I first heard of the Peace Museum, I thought I might find hippies in tie-dye singing Kumbaya, and singing tunes from the Summer of '67. But it's not that at all. Seriously. No Jerry Garcia nor a single pop up VW camper in sight... Although it would be fun to see one covered in Flower Power!Think "International Peace" and you will have a better framework for understanding the enormous undertaking the founders of this museum took when they opened its doors. Rooms display the Nobel Peace Prize winners, as well as the purpose of the United Nations and the stories of local and internationally recognized peace activists of the 20th century. One room has some graphic images of the horrors of war (I.e., Nagasaki) but there are written warnings outside the room to give parents a heads-up if their kids aren't ready for that sort of information yet. This museum is run solely by volunteers with a very dedicated board. It does not take long to go through it, but we would "miss" it if it wasn't there..

Just a small museum in downtown Dayton. It's nice that is there and it's worth stopping by if you are nearby but it won't take long to see it all.

The museum is really more of an educational center. They have quite a few informational displays but few artifacts of historical significance. I would definitely recommend it for kids or students. The home the museum is located in is absolutely beautiful and thankfully the museum has apparently tried to maintain the home's gorgeous woodwork and fireplaces.