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The DAI's 1930 palazzo sits on a hill above the Great Miami River — inside, the collection runs from Asian art (one of the country's strongest Japanese and Chinese holdings for a museum this size) through European masters to contemporary. General admission is free; special exhibits charge modestly.
456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton, OH 45405 The hilltop art museum — free and uncrowded.
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Must-see spots
- Free collection
- Asian galleries
- Cloister courtyard
- Hilltop palazzo
Suggested itinerary · Art hour
Know before you go
- The Asian wing — Japanese and Chinese masterworks that outsize the city.
- The cloister courtyard — a European-style garden court inside.
- The Italian Renaissance building itself on the bluff.
Tips for group trips
- Free general admission — one of the best free museums in Ohio.
- Coach drop at the Belmonte Park entrance loop.
- The Asian galleries and the cloister courtyard are the signatures.
Frequently asked questions
Free?
Permanent collection free; special exhibits ~$10.
Bus drop-off?
Belmonte Park entrance loop.
Who for?
A calm cultural hour — pairs with Carillon Park next door.
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