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visiting exhibits
The International Peace Museum's Visiting Exhibits showcase temporary displays on peace, conflict resolution, and social justice. Through art, history, and interactive experiences, these exhibits inspire reflection and dialogue on global issues, highlighting the journey toward a more just and peaceful world.
current and upcoming exhibits
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Past exhibits
Jan 30, 2026, 5:00 PM – Apr 04, 2026, 5:00 PMDayton International Peace Museum, 10 N Ludlow St, Dayton, OH 45402, USAOrdinary Lives traces Palestinian life as a continuous thread of ritual, family, and everyday beauty. Through Mona Gazala’s photographs and George Harb’s family archive, the exhibition centers joy, memory, and dignity—affirming an unbroken Palestinian presence across generations.
Nov 18, 2025, 7:00 PM – Jan 24, 2026, 5:00 PMDayton, 10 N Ludlow St, Dayton, OH 45402, USAStep into a gripping visual chronicle of humanity’s resilience during the longest siege in modern history. Through the lens of award-winning photojournalist Rikard Larma, witness everyday acts of survival amidst chaos.
Nov 18, 2025, 1:57 PM – Jan 24, 2026, 11:57 AMDayton, 10 N Ludlow St, Dayton, OH 45402, USANelly Toll was barely 10 years old when she and her mother went into hiding from Nazis occupying Lwów, Poland, in 1943. For nearly two years, they hid in a small, bare room. Intolerable boredom and ever-present fear were the catalysts to Nelly's silent play and art.
Aug 15, 2025, 5:00 PM – Nov 08, 2025, 5:00 PMDayton, 10 N Ludlow St, Dayton, OH 45402, USAThe Peace Museum has partnered with the Ohio Justice and Policy Center (OJPC) to present Beyond Guilt, a compelling visual experience that tells the powerful and redemptive stories of those impacted by over-sentencing and over-punishment.- May 02, 2025, 7:00 PM – Aug 03, 2025, 5:00 PMDayton, 10 N Ludlow St, Dayton, OH 45402, USAStep into a gripping visual chronicle of humanity’s resilience during the longest siege in modern history. Through the lens of award-winning photojournalist Rikard Larma, witness everyday acts of survival amidst chaos. On view at the International Peace Museum from May 1 through August 1, 2025.
Apr 26, 2025, 11:10 AM – Jun 02, 2025, 6:10 PMDayton, 10 N Ludlow St, Dayton, OH 45402, USAThe Korematsu Institute is proud to bring “Am I an American or Am I Not?” The exhibition's title is inspired by Fred Korematsu, a U.S.-born citizen who courageously challenged the government's wartime orders that led to the forced relocation and imprisonment of Japanese Americans.
Jan 31, 2025, 10:00 AM – Mar 21, 2025, 5:00 PMDayton, 10 N Ludlow St, Dayton, OH 45402, USAJoin us for Ubuntu in Action: Exploring the Peace Corps exhibit and shared humanity, a vibrant exhibit honoring over six decades of the Peace Corps’ legacy and the volunteers who dedicated their time to building bridges of understanding across the globe.
Sep 28, 2024, 12:00 PM – Nov 07, 2024, 12:00 PMThe International Peace Museum, 10 N Ludlow St, Dayton, OH 45402, USAThe "Peace Posts" visiting exhibit at the International Peace Museum is a thought-provoking display of art and activism, created by renowned artist Johnny Selman. This exhibit features towering posts adorned with powerful messages and imagery that reflect global struggles for peace and justice.
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