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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December Holiday Closure (Web)
Tot Time Web Slider (1 Session)
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Preschool Party at Proctor Website Slider
Inspired by Nature Homeschool Web Slider
Open Art Studio Web Slider
Sensory Inclusion Nights
Dungeons and Dragons
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December Holiday Closure (Web)
Tot Time Web Slider (1 Session)
Parent & Baby Web
Preschool Party at Proctor Website Slider
Inspired by Nature Homeschool Web Slider
Open Art Studio Web Slider
Sensory Inclusion Nights
Dungeons and Dragons

Three things you need to know this week:

    1. For a limited time, you can get a free dinosaur plush when you buy a gift membership! Ask our front desk for more information. 

    2. Who's ready for Tot Time this week? Join us this week on Wednesday at 2:30 pm or Thursday at 10:00 am for our Tot Time all about Shapes! Register here today.

    3. Got old holiday decorations you don't want anymore? For more information, email Education Manager, Jen Stubbs, at [email protected].

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: $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 [email protected].

upcoming playhouse programs

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Dec
6
Wed
Tot Time: Numbers @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
Dec 6 @ 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Tot Time: Numbers @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
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,[...]
Dec
7
Thu
Parent & Baby Social @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
Dec 7 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am
Parent & Baby Social @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
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[...]
Dec
7
Thu
Tot Time: Numbers @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
Dec 7 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Tot Time: Numbers @ 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,[...]
Dec
7
Thu
Sensory Inclusion Night @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
Dec 7 @ 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[...]
Dec
8
Fri
Open Art Studio: Light and Dark @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
Dec 8 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Open Art Studio: Light and Dark @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
10:00 am
Tickets
Join us every Friday morning between 10 am 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[...]
Dec
12
Tue
Member’s Open Art Studio: Light and Dark @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
Dec 12 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am
Member's Open Art Studio: Light and Dark @ 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[...]
Dec
13
Wed
Tot Time: Winter @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
Dec 13 @ 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Tot Time: Winter @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
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,[...]
Dec
14
Thu
Parent & Baby Social @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
Dec 14 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am
Parent & Baby Social @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
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[...]
Dec
14
Thu
Tot Time: Winter @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
Dec 14 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Tot Time: Winter @ 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,[...]
Dec
15
Fri
Open Art Studio: Light and Dark @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
Dec 15 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Open Art Studio: Light and Dark @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
10:00 am
Tickets
Join us every Friday morning between 10 am 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[...]
December 2023 Dec 2023