DAYTON ART INSTITUTE

This is a must see! It took me about 2 hours to get through the entire museum both upper & lower levels, this was taking appropriate time on certain arts I was quite fond of & lesser time on others. They have elevators if needed on each floor & a wonderful gift shop near the entry/exit area. They do have security and do go through your bags, as well as a coat closet to hang your winter coat up at. I loved that! I did not purchase tickets in advance, and I went on a Wednesday midday, however I did call beforehand to ensure they were open. I believe the sign said that they were closed on Monday & Tuesday’s. They had clean restrooms on each level. You are allowed to take pictures, although they do not allow flash photography, or videos. You can also become a member, and round up your ticket purchase to donate to the museum which I love supporting the arts! I utilized the over 50 discount & paid just $10 to get in & parking was free & close by. This was so worth it, and I’d like to go back when I have a bit more time to fully appreciate what I may have missed. You really must check it out! Enjoy the pictures I’ve added below just know they don’t do them justice compared to seeing them live and in person, or up close and personal plus that way you can find out who the artist is, and other important details that I did not mention. Did I say how clean & impeccable the place looked? It was spotless! Gotta love that!

A nice stroll thru the rooms of art makes a rainy day feel beautiful. The gals at the admission desk handed us a map and highlighted the works of art to take notice of. We had to open our purses for the security to look in and we then we started our walk. The do have a coat room and lockers for you to use. They give you a key if you want a locker. The gift shop is a great way to end your trip thru the museum. You can purchase something to drink and a light snack box from Dorothy Lane Market. There is an area with tables and chairs to enjoy your food.

I attended a wedding at the Art Institute and found it to be a lovely and intimate venue. The galleries were open to the guests before and after the wedding and I truly enjoyed my visit. I would definitely visit again during regular hours so that I would have more time to appreciate their collection.