The Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum

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

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

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

Sep

Thu

Sensory Inclusion Night @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum

Sep 28 @ 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm

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[...]

Sep

Fri

Open Art Studio: The Nature of Art @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum

Sep 29 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

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[...]

Sep

Fri

Preschool Parties @ Forest Park Nature Center @ Forest Park Nature Center

Sep 29 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

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[...]

Oct

Sun

Dungeons & Dragons Session A @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum

Oct 1 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

12:00 pm

Tickets

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[...]

Oct

Sun

Dungeons & Dragons Session B @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum

Oct 1 @ 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm

2:30 pm

Tickets

Oct

Tue

Member’s Open Art Studio: Fall Fun @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum

Oct 3 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am

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[...]

Oct

Tue

Preschool Play at Proctor – Fall into Fall @ Proctor Recreation Center

Oct 3 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

10:00 am

Tickets

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[...]

Oct

Wed

Tot Time: Fall @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum

Oct 4 @ 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm

2:30 pm

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,[...]

Oct

Thu

Parent & Baby Social @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum

Oct 5 @ 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[...]

Oct

Thu

Tot Time: Fall @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum

Oct 5 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

10:00 am

Tickets

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