Founded in 2004, The International Peace Museum raises awareness of nonviolent strategies for achieving peace now and in the future. It honors the 1995 Dayton Peace Accords that ended the war in Bosnia. The Dayton International Peace Museum was founded by J. Frederick Arment, Ralph and Christine Dull, Steve Fryburg and Lisa Wolters.
Learn the Past.
Change the Future.
Celebrate the actions of past and present peace activists at The International Peace Museum. View one-of-a-kind exhibits, attend events, and join our community.
Welcome to The International Peace Museum
Our mission is inspire people to work for greater peace and compassion through education and collaboration.
Featured Exhibits
View our collection of artifacts, personal stories, and continued efforts towards a more peaceful future.
Lessons of the Dayton Peace Accords
Nationalism and xenophobia were at the root of the brutal war in Bosnia-Herzegovina. Unfortunately, these tactics are not new, and they are becoming common again as new political leaders around the world use nationalism to rise to power. It is up to peace-loving people to be just as passionate about a world that celebrates diversity and difference. Visit our full digital exhibit on the Dayton Peace Accords, and the aftermath of the war in the former Yugoslavia.
Support the International Peace Museum
We are saving for the future of the Museum. You can help by donating to fund our annual operating budget, special guest exhibits, children's programs, ongoing music, outreach, or The Building Peace series. Also, contact us about legacy planning and gifts to our endowment fund through the Dayton Foundation. The Museum is a certified 501(c)3 non-profit organization.
Upcoming Events
Our museum serves as a gathering place for peace enthusiasts encouraging respectful, peaceful, and educational conversation. Find an event that interests you!
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Col. John McNance (Ret.), Ambassador Tony Hall, and Michael Bashaw, designer of the Dayton Peace Prize. The Dayton Peace Prize will be on permanent display at the Museum. Past recepients include President Bill Clinton, Ambassador Richard Holbrooke, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Secretary of State Warren Christopher, and Human Rights advocate, Angelina Jolie.
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