Carillon Historical Park is a 65-acre open-air history museum
that serves as the main campus for Dayton History.
We share the amazing stories of how Dayton changed the world!

Mon - Sat: 9:30am - 5:00pm
Sun: 12:00pm - 5:00pm
937-293-2841

1000 Carillon Boulevard
Dayton, Ohio 45409

Carillon Park Railroad Now Boarding!

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See the Wright Brothers' First Practical Airplane

1905 Wright Flyer III

Watch the past come to life before your eyes

Step Back in Time

More than 3 Million Artifacts In Our Care

Search the Archive

Learn how Dayton changed the world!

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Tour the Wright family's Oakwood home

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Production Brewery!

Step in an 1850s
Production Brewery!

Carillon Brewing Co

Sunday, August 10, 2025

Deeds Carillon Concert

Join us for a free, family-friendly concert located at Deeds Carillon performed by Alan Bowman.

Saturday, August 16, 2025

Small-Scale Train Runs

Train rides are available at Carillon Park from 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm unless otherwise noted with weather permitting.

Sunday, August 17, 2025

Deeds Carillon Concert

Join us for a free, family-friendly concert located at Deeds Carillon performed by Alan Bowman.

Sunday, August 17, 2025

Victorian Afternoon Tea: Etiquette Tea

Join us for an authentic three-course tea service served by costumed interpreters and learn about the Patterson family.

Saturday, August 30, 2025

Deeds Carillon Concert

Join us for a free, family-friendly concert located at Deeds Carillon performed by Alan Bowman.

Saturday, August 30, 2025

The Miami Valley Antique Fire Apparatus Association (MVAFAA) has partnered with Dayton History to present a family-friendly, educational day of fun and a display of approximately 40 pieces of antique fire apparatus.

Saturday, August 30, 2025

Small-Scale Train Runs

Train rides are available at Carillon Park from 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm unless otherwise noted with weather permitting.

Saturday, September 13, 2025

Concours d’Elegance Preview Party – 9/13

Concours Preview Party

Get an exclusive look at vehicles showcased in Sunday’s main event while enjoying delicious food, entertainment, automotive art pavilion & silent auction.

Thursday, September 04, 2025

Home School Day

Enjoy hands-on educational activities and programs, with a 4-D animatronic theatre, 30 exhibit buildings, costumed historical interpreters, carousel rides, and more!

Sunday, September 14, 2025

Concours d'Elegance

Admire 150 of the finest classic and antique automobiles and motorcycles in the country on display amidst the beautiful grounds of Carillon Historical Park.