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.

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Three things you need to know this week:

1. Attention: The PlayHouse elevator is now working again. Thank you for your patience while we were working to get it fixed.
2. Field Trip Alert! The PlayHouse will have large field trips vising our museum on 3/10, 3/22, 3/24, and 3/31 between the hours of 9am-noon. Avoid the crowds by coming outside of these hours!
3. Want to be a part of the PlayHouse team? Learn more about our openings today!

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

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

Mar

Sun

Dungeons & Dragons @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum

Mar 26 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

1:00 pm

Tickets

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[...]

Mar

Tue

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

Mar 28 @ 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[...]

Mar

Wed

Preschool Party at Peoria Zoo @ The Peoria Zoo

Mar 29 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

10:00 am

Tickets

Come party with the PlayHouse and The Peoria Zoo 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 preschool-aged[...]

Mar

Thu

Parent and Baby Social @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum

Mar 30 @ 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 one’s play. Guest speakers from partner[...]

Mar

Thu

Tot Time: Spring @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum

Mar 30 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

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,[...]

Mar

Thu

Sensory Inclusion Night at the PlayHouse @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum

Mar 30 @ 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm

4:30 pm

Tickets

Join us for a fun, sensory-friendly night featuring dimmer lights and less noise. Happening every other Thursday from March until May. Open to children of all needs and abilities, and their families. Sounds and lights[...]

Mar

Fri

Open Art: Explore Ephemeral Art! @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum

Mar 31 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 am

10:00 am

Tickets

Join us every Friday morning between 10am and noon to create art with us in our art studio! Each month features a different theme; join us weekly to explore a different art medium and learn[...]

Apr

Tue

Member’s Open Art Studio: Spring has Sprung @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum

Apr 4 @ 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[...]

Apr

Wed

Preschool Parties @ Luthy Botanical Gardens @ Luthy Botanical Gardens

Apr 5 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

10:00 am

Tickets

Come party with the PlayHouse and Luthy Botanical Gardens at a Preschool Party! Come party with the PlayHouse and The Peoria Zoo at a Preschool Party! Discover our world through maker and S.T.E.A.M. activities, walks[...]

Apr

Thu

Parent and Baby Social @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum

Apr 6 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am

9:30 am

Tickets

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