A Peoria Park District Facility

WELCOME! The Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum provides children with the tools and inspiration they need to be explorers and creators of the world.

Parent & Baby Social Every Thursday from 9:30 to 11:30 am
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Tot Time Web Slider (1 Session)
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Inspired by Nature Homeschool Web Slider
Family Workshop - Pumpkin Chuckin Web Slider
Preschool Party at Proctor Website Slider
Maker Workshop - Pumpkin Chuckin FB Event
Sensory Inclusion Nights
Dungeons and Dragons
Open Art Studio Web Slider
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Tot Time Web Slider (1 Session)
Parent & Baby Web
Inspired by Nature Homeschool Web Slider
Family Workshop - Pumpkin Chuckin Web Slider
Preschool Party at Proctor Website Slider
Maker Workshop - Pumpkin Chuckin FB Event
Sensory Inclusion Nights
Dungeons and Dragons
Open Art Studio Web Slider

Three things you need to know this week:

    1. Join us this Thursday, September 28th, from 4:30 to 6 pm for our Sensory Inclusion Night! Open to children of all needs and abilities, and their families. 

    2. Tot Time has gotten a whole lot bigger! Now, you and your tot can join us on Wednesday at 2:30 pm OR Thursday at 10 am! Click here to see all the upcoming dates!

    3. Discover our world through maker and S.T.E.A.M. activities, walks in nature, and stories at our Preschool Party at Forest Park Nature Center! For more information, click here.

Hours

Mon: Closed
Tues: (Members Only) 9am - noon
Wed-Sat: 9am - 4pm
Sun: noon - 5pm

Closed on: Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas, New Years Eve, New Years Day


Admission

Ages 1-64: $10.00
65+: $9.00
Active Military: Free
Under 1: Free
Active WIC/Link: $3

Location

Glen Oak Park
2218 North Prospect Road
Peoria, IL 61603
309-323-6900

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Need to contact the PlayHouse? If you call 309-323-6900, and select 0, we will do our best to answer anytime during either public hours or office hours. We also check our voice mail box regularly, so feel free to leave a message! Or email us at playhouse@peoriaparks.org.

upcoming playhouse programs

Sensory Inclusion Night @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
Sep 28 @ 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Sensory Inclusion Night @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
4:30 pm
Join us for a fun, sensory-friendly night with dimmer lights, less noise, and sensory toys. Open to children of all needs and abilities, and their families. Sensory Packs with noise-canceling headphones, fidget toys, sunglasses, and[...]
Open Art Studio: The Nature of Art @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
Sep 29 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Open Art Studio: The Nature of Art @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
10:00 am
Join us every Friday morning between 10am and noon to create art with us! Each month features a different theme; join us weekly to explore a different art medium and learn about types of art[...]
Sep 29 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Preschool Parties @ Forest Park Nature Center @ Forest Park Nature Center
10:00 am
Come party with the PlayHouse and Forest Park Nature Center at a Preschool Party! Discover our world through maker and S.T.E.A.M. activities, walks in nature, and stories depending on the location. This program is for[...]
Dungeons & Dragons Session A @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
Oct 1 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Dungeons & Dragons Session A @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
12:00 pm
Spark your child’s imagination through a friendly game of Dungeons & Dragons. This five-week program unleashes your child’s creativity beyond what they thought was possible. They will go on unbelievable adventures, create characters without any[...]
Dungeons & Dragons Session B @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
Oct 1 @ 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Dungeons & Dragons Session B @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
2:30 pm
Spark your child’s imagination through a friendly game of Dungeons & Dragons. This five-week program unleashes your child’s creativity beyond what they thought was possible. They will go on unbelievable adventures, create characters without any[...]
Member’s Open Art Studio: Fall Fun @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
Oct 3 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am
Member's Open Art Studio: Fall Fun @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
9:30 am
Calling all members! Join us every Tuesday morning between 9:30 am and 11:30 am to create art with us in our art studio! Each month features a different theme; join us weekly to explore a[...]
Oct 3 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Preschool Play at Proctor - Fall into Fall @ Proctor Recreation Center
10:00 am
Join us biweekly on Tuesday mornings for a Preschool Party at Proctor Recreation Center! Each class will include a hands-on STEAM activity, a snack, and playtime in the gym! This program is for children between[...]
Tot Time: Fall @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
Oct 4 @ 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Tot Time: Fall @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
2:30 pm
During this program for children 1 to 4 years of age and their grown-ups, children develop language, small motor skills, and social skills while engaging in hands-on exploration. Each class includes songs and musical instruments,[...]
Parent & Baby Social @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
Oct 5 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am
Parent & Baby Social @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
9:30 am
This program focuses on parents and their babies, from birth to 12 months, giving them a place to gather and enjoy casual conversation with fellow parents while their little ones play. Guest speakers from partner[...]
Tot Time: Fall @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
Oct 5 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Tot Time: Fall @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
10:00 am
During this program for children 1 to 4 years of age and their grown-ups, children develop language, small motor skills, and social skills while engaging in hands-on exploration. Each class includes songs and musical instruments,[...]