Admission
Purchase general admission tickets to the Dayton Art Institute. Tickets include access to the collection galleries and all exhibitions.
Oktoberfest Preview Party
Reserve your spot for the event of the year - the Oktoberfest Preview Party, taking place September 26, 7-11 p.m. Purchase your tickets early & save!
OKT Weekend Pass
Raise your glass for the return of Oktoberfest, presented by Miller Lite, taking place September 26-28! Purchase a weekend pass for $20 in advance and $25 at the gate.
OKT Single Day Entry
Raise your glass for the return of Oktoberfest, presented by Miller Lite, taking place September 26-28 on the museum grounds. Buy early and save!
Oktoberfest Steinholding Competition
We are excited to bring the longstanding sport of Masskrugstemmen, or beer Steinholding, to the Dayton Art Institute’s Oktoberfest as an official U.S. Steinholding Association qualifying event! Sign up to compete today!
Guided Tour
Take part in a guided visit of our newest Special Exhibition and discover more about the artists and themes on-view through interactive discussion. Offered on select days and times while the exhibition is on-view. Tickets can be registered online or in-person the day of the program.
Special Interest Tours
DAI's Special Interest Tours are community tours with specialized themes! Explore the museum and make new connections! Following the tour, invoke your creative spirit with a quick, make-and-take art activity.
Community Workshop
Our artist-led workshops are designed to make community connections between our guests, local artists, and The Dayton Art Institute through conversation and artmaking. Select from the session options above.