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 to inspire a local, national, and international culture of peace.
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 and the mission through The Dayton Foundation. You can help us build our endowment for future generations through your gift.
Upcoming Events
Our museum serves as a gathering place for peace enthusiasts encouraging respectful, peaceful, and educational conversation. Find an event that interests you!
Col. John McNance, Ambassador Tony Hall, and Michael Bashaw, designer of the Dayton Peace Prize, check out construction at the museum.
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