Carillon Historical Park Museum Map (2024-2021)
Planning to explore Dayton’s rich past?
Carillon Historical Park Museum in Dayton, Ohio, preserves and showcases the history of Dayton’s innovations, including aviation, automobiles, and early American life. The museum spans 65 acres and features over 30 historic buildings, including the 151-foot-tall Deeds Carillon and exhibits about the Wright brothers.
The most up-to-date Carillon Historical Park Museum Map helps you navigate highlights like the Wright Brothers Aviation Center and the 1905 Barney & Smith Railcar. Don’t miss a riverside bite at Culp’s Café or hands-on fun at the Heritage Center of Manufacturing.
Whether you’re timing it with a guided tour or wandering solo, this map ensures you make the most of every fascinating stop.
Carillon Historical Park Museum Map 2024
The Carillon Historical Park Museum map (2024) guides visitors through a 65-acre open-air campus in Dayton, Ohio, organized into themed sections that highlight the city’s rich history of innovation, transportation, and industry.
Printable Carillon Historical Park Museum Map PDF 2024
Carillon Historical Park Museum Direction Map 2019
FAQ
What is there to do in Carillon Historical Park?
Carillon Historical Park offers a wide range of attractions and activities across its 65-acre open-air campus. Visitors can explore the Heritage Center of Dayton Manufacturing & Entrepreneurship, the Early Settlement Area with historic buildings like Newcom Tavern and the William Morris House, and the Wright Brothers National Museum, which houses the world’s largest collection of Wright Brothers artifacts and the original 1905 Wright Flyer III. The park also features the James F. Dicke Family Transportation Center with historic locomotives, railcars, and vehicles, as well as the Deeds Carillon—the largest carillon in Ohio—which plays daily music and hosts regular concerts.
Is the new train at Carillon Park open?
Yes, the new Carillon Park Railroad—a full-sized replica of the 1851 “Cincinnati” locomotive—is open and operating. The train runs on a one-mile loop around the park, offering narrated rides that showcase different areas and views of the campus. The train operates during regular park hours, leaving the station three times every hour, and is wheelchair accessible.
How much is the train ride at Carillon Park?
A ride on the Carillon Park Railroad costs $5 per person, in addition to park admission. Unlimited day passes and family membership bundles are also available, and the train is a ticketed attraction.
When did Carillon Park open?
Carillon Historical Park opened in 1950. It was founded by Dayton industrialist Colonel Edward Deeds and his wife, Edith, who were inspired by the carillon bells they heard in Belgium. The park has since expanded to become a major museum and heritage site celebrating Dayton’s contributions to innovation and history.
