Please note, the museum is currently closed for construction and will reopen on Wednesday, November 4th.
Our members have waited long enough, and we're giving you first dibs! Be among the first to explore the newly renovated Peoria PlayHouse at our exclusive Members-Only Sneak Peek! Get a first look at our brand-new exhibits, revisit some familiar favorites, and get a little messy with the return of Open Art Studio. We've been busy building more ways to play, and we can't wait to show you what we've been working on! Tuesday, November… Read Full Post
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. This program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency.
The wait is over! Peoria PlayHouse is reopening, and you're invited to come see what's new! After two months of renovations, we're ready to welcome families back for a whole new chapter of play. Explore brand-new exhibits, rediscover familiar favorites, and discover even more opportunities to imagine, create, build, and learn through play. From imaginative pretend play to hands-on making and experimenting, there's something new to discover around every corner. Come celebrate with us and… Read Full Post
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 organizations will lead discussions and activities related to infant growth, and development. The goal of this program is to support YOU as parents, and we invite you to both join and tell us how this program and community groups can… Read Full Post
Who doesn’t love learning while playing?! During this program for children 1 - 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 & Musical Instruments, a Read-Aloud Story, Time for Play, and a Visual Art Activity. Look for a different theme each week! 10/29: Tools (at Lakeview Recreation Center) 11/5: Outer Space 11/12: Bedtime 11/19: Dinosaurs 12/3: Going Places… Read Full Post
Join us to create new worlds at the PlayHouse! Whether you're just starting out or ready to level up, our Dungeons & Dragons sessions are the perfect way for kids to explore storytelling, build friendships, and sharpen their imagination. In each session, kids create characters and go on grand adventures in the world of Dungeons & Dragons, a world that they have a large part in shaping. This new session for tweens and teens ages… Read Full Post
Come create art with us! Join us each week for an open studio experience where creativity takes center stage. Explore a variety of art forms—like painting, illustration, collage, and more—each inspired by a new theme. Come experiment, create, and have fun! This program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency.
Join us to create new worlds at the PlayHouse! Whether you're just starting out or ready to level up, our Dungeons & Dragons sessions are the perfect way for kids to explore storytelling, build friendships, and sharpen their imagination. In each session, kids create characters and go on grand adventures in the world of Dungeons and Dragons, a world that they have a large part in shaping. They will be having so much fun they… Read Full Post
Join us to create new worlds at the PlayHouse! Whether you’re just starting out or ready to level up, our Dungeons & Dragons sessions are the perfect way for kids to explore storytelling, build friendships, and sharpen their imagination. In each session, kids create characters and go on grand adventures in the world of Dungeons & Dragons, a world that they have a large part in shaping. They will be having so much fun that they won't… Read Full Post
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. This program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency.
Who doesn’t love learning while playing?! During this program for children 1 - 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 & Musical Instruments, a Read-Aloud Story, Time for Play, and a Visual Art Activity. Look for a different theme each week! 10/29: Tools (at Lakeview Recreation Center) 11/5: Outer Space 11/12: Bedtime 11/19: Dinosaurs 12/3: Going Places… Read Full Post
Join us to create new worlds at the PlayHouse! Whether you're just starting out or ready to level up, our Dungeons & Dragons sessions are the perfect way for kids to explore storytelling, build friendships, and sharpen their imagination. In each session, kids create characters and go on grand adventures in the world of Dungeons & Dragons, a world that they have a large part in shaping. This new session for tweens and teens ages… Read Full Post
