WELCOME! The Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum provides children with the tools and inspiration they need to be explorers and creators of the world.
Three things you need to know this week:
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- Know an 10-13 year old who loves exploring and sharing new ideas? Sign them up for the PlayHouse's Tween Council, to test and give feed back on future exhibits aimed at older kids. Register them now be emailing jculberson@peoriaparks.org.
- HopScotch 2022: Lucky 7 is less than a month away! Join us at this adults only event for live music, whiskey-based drinks, games and more! Purchase your tickets now.
- Visit the PlayHouse for World Wide Day of Play this past weekend? Share your photos with us on our Facebook page
@peoriaplayhouse.
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: $9.00
65+: $8.00
Active Military: $8.00
Under 1: Free
Active WIC/Link: $3
Location
Glen Oak Park
2218 North Prospect Road
Peoria, IL 61603
309-323-6900
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
May 25 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
10:00 am
Come party with the PlayHouse and Luthy Botanical Gardens at a Preschool Party! Discover our world through maker activities, walks in nature, and stories. This program is for preschool-aged children and their parents, and takes[...]
Tot Time: Pets @ PlayHouse
May 26 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
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,[...]
May 27 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
10:00 am
Join us every Friday morning between 10am and noon to create art in the Art Room. Each week features a different theme; join us weekly to learn about different materials and types of art making![...]
Preschool Parties @ Forest Park Nature Center @ Forest Park Nature Center
May 27 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
10:00 am
Come party with the PlayHouse and Forest Park Nature Center at a Preschool Party! Discover our world through maker activities, walks in nature, and stories. This program is for preschool-aged children and their parents, and[...]
Jun 3 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
10:00 am
Join us every Friday morning between 10am and noon to create art in the Art Room. Each week features a different theme; join us weekly to learn about different materials and types of art making![...]
Dungeons & Dragons @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
Jun 5 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
1:00 pm
Join us to create new worlds at the PlayHouse! Dungeons & Dragons is an open-ended role-playing game. In each session kids ages 8-12 create characters and go on grand adventures in a world that they[...]
Jun 10 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
10:00 am
Join us every Friday morning between 10am and noon to create art in the Art Room. Each week features a different theme; join us weekly to learn about different materials and types of art making![...]
Jun 11 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
7:00 pm
Adults – it’s your turn to play! HopScotch is the Peoria PlayHouse Children’s Museum’s annual adults-only fundraising event. Leave the children at home and enjoy whiskey-based cocktails and craft brews from local restaurants and breweries.[...]
Jun 17 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
10:00 am
Join us every Friday morning between 10am and noon to create art in the Art Room. Each week features a different theme; join us weekly to learn about different materials and types of art making![...]
Jun 24 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
10:00 am
Join us every Friday morning between 10am and noon to create art in the Art Room. Each week features a different theme; join us weekly to learn about different materials and types of art making![...]
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