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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Three things you need to know this week:

    1. Our Real Tools hours are expanding for the Holiday season! Check out our new Real Tools Hours here.

    2. This Thursday, January 4th, from 4:30 pm to 6 pm we will have our first Sensory Inclusion Night of the 2024 year! Come out for a night of dimmer lights and less noise.

    3. Our next five-week game of Dungeons & Dragons starts this Sunday, January 7th at 12 pm & 2:30 pm. Advanced Registration is required, so register here before it's too late.

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: $10.50
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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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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Jan
5
Fri
Open Art Studio: Collage @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
Jan 5 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Open Art Studio: Collage @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
10:00 am
Tickets
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. January’s theme is Collage! This program has been made[...]
Jan
7
Sun
Dungeons & Dragons Session A @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
Jan 7 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Dungeons & Dragons Session A @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
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[...]
Jan
7
Sun
Dungeons & Dragons Session B @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
Jan 7 @ 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Dungeons & Dragons Session B @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
2:30 pm
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With all this fun, they won’t notice that in each session they’re building social-emotional skills, including teamwork, problem-solving, communication, and critical thinking. Session B takes place on Sundays from 2:30 to 4:30 pm. This program[...]
Jan
9
Tue
Members-Only Open Art Studio: Collage @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
Jan 9 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am
Members-Only Open Art Studio: Collage @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
9:30 am
Tickets
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. January’s theme is Collage! This program has been made[...]
Jan
10
Wed
Tot Time: Music @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
Jan 10 @ 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Tot Time: Music @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
2:30 pm
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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,[...]
Jan
11
Thu
Parent & Baby Social @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
Jan 11 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am
Parent & Baby Social @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
9:30 am
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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[...]
Jan
11
Thu
Tot Time: Music @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
Jan 11 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Tot Time: Music @ 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,[...]
Jan
12
Fri
Jan 12 @ 9:15 am – 10:15 am
Preschool Party at Lakeview Recreation Center @ Lakeview Recreation Center
9:15 am
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Join us for a Preschool Party at Lakeview Recreation Center! Each class will include a hands-on STEAM activity, a snack, and playtime in the gym! This program is for children between age 3 and 5[...]
Jan
12
Fri
Open Art Studio: Collage @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
Jan 12 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Open Art Studio: Collage @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
10:00 am
Tickets
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. January’s theme is Collage! This program has been made[...]
Jan
14
Sun
Dungeons & Dragons Session A @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
Jan 14 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Dungeons & Dragons Session A @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
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[...]
January 2024 Jan 2024