Dayton International Peace Museum

Our vision is to inspire a culture of peace.

Our mission: To contribute to a local, national, and international culture of peace through exhibits, activities, and events that focus on nonviolent choices.

• Foster a culture of peace locally and around the world
• Illuminate the rich history of nonviolent peacemakers and peacemaking
• Provide a place of inspiration and encourage all nonviolent ways to peace
• Become a thriving center for peaceful and nonviolent activities
• Work toward the prevention of wars, marginalization, and other acts of violence
• Promote human rights, interdependence, and reconciliation
• Reduce fear and polarization by encouraging tolerance and respect
• Host lectures and roundtables on current events and issues
• Offer curricula and teach children about peace and nonviolence
• Maintain a dynamic website with multiple resources for peace
• Serve as a clearinghouse for information on peace organizations and events
• Sponsor awards, scholarships, essays, artwork, and performances for peace
• House a peace institute for researchers and writers, worldwide
• Create and foster links with the international peace community