The best arts & culture spots in Troy

“WACO Air Museum & Aviation Learning Center keeps Troy’s aviation legacy buzzing with original biplanes, gliders, and interactive exhibits, plus open-cockpit rides in Sunny that skim the Great Miami River. Each September, the Annual Fly-In brings around 70 aircraft, live music, demos, and plenty for the kids.”

From the Troy newsletter, September 22, 2026

“Housed in a 1914 Romanesque mansion, Troy-Hayner Cultural Center keeps Troy’s creative pulse going with free art and local history exhibits, frequent concerts, and classes for all ages. Drop in to see historic furnishings, a charming Victorian dollhouse, and the Pre-Prohibition Hayner Distillery exhibit...”

“Miami Valley Veterans Museum keeps history close to home, sharing real stories of our neighbors’ service and struggles. Pop in for upcoming WWI and WWII exhibits, and if you’re organizing a group, their tours make it easy to learn together without the textbook yawns.”

From the Troy newsletter, September 25, 2026

“Overfield Tavern Museum is the oldest structure in Troy, a two-story hewn-log 1808 tavern that doubled as courthouse, inn, and community hub, with frontier-era furniture and everyday artifacts. Perfect when you want local history with actual local flavor, not a dry lecture.”

From the Troy newsletter, September 28, 2026

“Whether you're browsing handmade goods, catching a workshop, or meeting the folks who make the good stuff, The Troy Sunshade Bldg brings potters, photographers, herbalists, designers, painters, and distillers together in a historic spot in the heart of Troy. Easy win for weekend wandering.”

From the Troy newsletter, September 15, 2026

“Set inside an 1847 brick home, Museum of Troy History walks you through everyday life here from outhouses to inkwells, a Victorian parlor to a 1925 kitchen. Bonus for locals, browse Troy High School yearbooks from 1918-2018 and spot grandparents, teachers, maybe yourself.”

From the Troy newsletter, September 20, 2026