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

Temporary Exhibit: Imagining a Better World: The Nelly Toll Story
Nov 18, 2025, 1:57 PM – Jan 24, 2026, 11:57 AM
Nelly 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.
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Enduring the Siege of Sarajevo: Snapshots of Survival
Nov 18, 2025, 7:00 PM – Jan 24, 2026, 5:00 PM
Step 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.
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Past exhibits

Temporary Exhibit: Beyond Guilt
Dayton
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Aug 15, 2025, 5:00 PM – Nov 08, 2025, 5:00 PM
Dayton, 10 N Ludlow St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
The 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.
Enduring the Siege of Sarajevo: Snapshots of Survival
Dayton
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May 02, 2025, 7:00 PM – Aug 03, 2025, 5:00 PM
Dayton, 10 N Ludlow St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
Step 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.
"Am I An American Or Am I Not?"
Dayton
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Apr 26, 2025, 11:10 AM – Jun 02, 2025, 6:10 PM
Dayton, 10 N Ludlow St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
The 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.
Ubuntu in Action
Dayton
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Jan 31, 2025, 10:00 AM – Mar 21, 2025, 5:00 PM
Dayton, 10 N Ludlow St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
Join 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.
Peace Post
The International Peace Museum
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Sep 28, 2024, 12:00 PM – Nov 07, 2024, 12:00 PM
The International Peace Museum, 10 N Ludlow St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
The "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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