Visit the Dayton International Peace Museum

A version of this article was published in March 2015 on Dayton.com. Note that the International Peace Museum is now located at 10 N Ludlow St in the Courthouse Plaza. This article was written when it was located inside the Isaac Pollack house, now a single-family residence. Below, I’ve returned it to the original article and images from my visit in 2015.

One of the great things about living in the city where the Dayton Peace Accords were signed is that we have the opportunity to visit one of only museums in the country dedicated entirely to peace. Located downtown, The Dayton International Peace Museum features rotating exhibits on various peace topics. 

The Peace Museum has made some changes recently toward a focus on the positive work people are doing all over the world to promote peace. It’s especially interesting learning what Dayton Peace Heroes have accomplished in the past and what they are doing now to encourage peace.

Who is a Peace Hero? A peace hero is often an ordinary person who accepts risk and succeeds in making the world a less violent and more just place.

One of the best rooms in the museum is definitely the Children’s Room. They offer games and other fun ways to learn about peaceful resolution of arguments and encourage an interest in cultural diversity. There’s even a kid-sized guitar and other instruments for kids to make some noise.

The lending library is a great place to find tons of resources on peace. They even have cozy couches and chairs to allow visitors the chance to study comfortably.

Want to go?
WHAT: Dayton International Peace Museum
WHERE: Formerly 208 W Monument Ave, Dayton, OH  45402 | Now 10 N Ludlow St in the Courthouse Plaza
INFO: (937) 227-3223 or https://www.peace.museum/