Experience Dayton’s rich heritage of creativity & invention
Hours of attractions, shows, and hands-on exhibits at Carillon Historical Park, plus 30 more historical buildings and structures to explore in our 65 acre campus!
Open 9:30am – 5:00pm Monday thru Saturday
Open 12:00pm – 5:00pm on Sunday
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The Great 1913 Flood Exhibit
New permanent exhibit at Carillon Historical Park!
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See The Original 1905 Wright Flyer III
Come to Carillon Historical Park and see the only airplane designated a National Historic Landmark!
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Carousel of Dayton Innovation
Ride the Carousel of Dayton Innovation only at Carillon Park!
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Enjoy a 4-D Theater Show
Discover Dayton’s rich and exciting history with more than just a big screen movie.
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Train Rides
Enjoy a complete operating 1/8th scale railroad!
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Tour Hawthorn Hill
Tour the Oakwood mansion that Orville Wright called home for nearly 35 years.
Plan A Visit:
Culp’s Café
Join us for a taste of history! Culp’s Café is open daily for lunch from 11:00am-3:00pm.
Museum Store
Looking for a unique gift or keepsake? The Carillon Historical Park Museum Store offers a variety of quality products at a wide range of prices.
Destinations
Experience Dayton’s rich heritage of creativity and invention at any of our destinations!
Field Trips/Tours
Enjoy a tour or book a field trip with focuses including transportation, invention, and settlement history.
News & Events:
Testimonials:
“Thank you once more for playing an integral role in furthering historic preservation in the Midwest, from all of us in the Midwest Office and the Chair of our Midwest Board of Advisors.”
National Trust for historic Preservation
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“The School House was awesome! It couldn’t be better. We love your program!”