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.

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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.

Hours

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

Closed on: Easter, Independence Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas, New Years Eve, New Years Day and during our annual closed week (9/13-20)


Admission

Ages 1-64: $10.50
65+: $9.50
Active Military: $9.50
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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upcoming playhouse programs

Members-Only Open Art Studio: Muted @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
Oct 8 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am
Members-Only Open Art Studio: Muted @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
9:30 am
Come create art with us! Join us each week to explore how illustrators bring imagination to life through various artistic processes. Each month features a different theme. October’s theme is Muted! This program has been[...]
Oct 9 @ 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Tot Time
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,[...]
Oct 10 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am
Parent & Baby Social
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[...]
Oct 10 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Tot Time
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,[...]
Oct 10 @ 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Sensory Inclusion Night
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: Muted @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
Oct 11 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Open Art Studio: Muted @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
10:00 am
Come create art with us! Join us each week to explore how illustrators bring imagination to life through various artistic processes. Each month features a different theme. October’s theme is Muted! This program has been[...]
Dungeons & Dragons Session A @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
Oct 13 @ 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 special 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 13 @ 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 limitations, and gain[...]
Members-Only Open Art Studio: Muted @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
Oct 15 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am
Members-Only Open Art Studio: Muted @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
9:30 am
Come create art with us! Join us each week to explore how illustrators bring imagination to life through various artistic processes. Each month features a different theme. October’s theme is Muted! This program has been[...]
Oct 16 @ 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Tot Time
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,[...]