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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Funky Furniture Family Workshop
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Tot and Open Art Slider (1)
Parent & Baby Web
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Funky Furniture Family Workshop
PlayHouse's 8th Birthday FB
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Three things you need to know this week:

    1. Field Trip Alert! The PlayHouse will have mid-size field trips visiting our museum on May 24th from 10 am to 12 pm, May 25th from 9:30 am to 11:30 am, and May 26th from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm. Avoid the crowds by coming outside of these hours!

    2. Join us this Thursday, May 25th, from 4:30 pm to 6 pm for our biweekly Sensory Inclusion Night. For more information, click here.

    3. Want to receive regular updates about the PlayHouse? To sign up for our monthly newsletter today, 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


Mask are now recommened for adults and children ages 2 and up. Learn more.


Admission

Ages 1-64: $10.00
65+: $9.00
Active Military: $9.00
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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Stroller Policy

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

Posterboard
Posterboard
April – June 2023 Apr – Jun 2023
Apr
8
Sat
Sep
4
Mon
Apr 8 – Sep 4 all-day
12:00 am
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Join us for the 33rd Science Treasure Hunt in partnership with the Peoria Academy of Science! The Treasure Hunt is a combination family adventure and scavenger hunt focusing on science and technology facilities and resources[...]
May
30
Tue
Member’s Open Art Studio: Patterns @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
May 30 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am
Member's Open Art Studio: Patterns @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
9:30 am
Tickets
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[...]
Jun
1
Thu
Jun 1 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am
9:30 am
Tickets
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[...]
Jun
1
Thu
Tot Time: Things That Go @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
Jun 1 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Tot Time: Things That Go @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
10:00 am
Tickets
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,[...]
Jun
2
Fri
Open Art Studio: Mud and Dirt @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
Jun 2 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Open Art Studio: Mud and Dirt @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
10:00 am
Tickets
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[...]
Jun
2
Fri
Jun 2 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Preschool Parties @ Forest Park Nature Center @ Forest Park Nature Center
10:00 am
Tickets
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[...]
Jun
6
Tue
Jun 6 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am
Member's Open Art Studio: Mud and Dirt
9:30 am
Tickets
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[...]
Jun
8
Thu
Jun 8 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am
9:30 am
Tickets
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[...]
Jun
8
Thu
Tot Time: Outer Space @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
Jun 8 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Tot Time: Outer Space @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
10:00 am
Tickets
  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[...]
Jun
8
Thu
Sensory Inclusion Night @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
Jun 8 @ 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Sensory Inclusion Night @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
4:30 pm
Tickets
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[...]
April – June 2023 Apr – Jun 2023

 

The Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum

The Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum