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. Starting this Friday, our Open Art Studio time is changing to 1 pm to 3 pm!

    2. Calling all preschool caregivers! Join us this Tuesday, March 12th at 2:30 pm at the Peoria Zoo for an unforgettable Preschool Party! For more information, head to our event page.

    3. It's time for another Sensory Inclusion Night! Join us this Thursday, March 14th, for a night of dimmer lights, less noise, and lots sensory toys to play with.

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

Members-Only Open Art Studio: Abstract @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
Mar 19 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am
Members-Only Open Art Studio: Abstract @ 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. March’s theme is Abstract! This program has been[...]
Mar 19 @ 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Preschool Party at Luthy Botanical Garden @ Luthy Botanical Garden
2:30 pm
Come party with the PlayHouse and Luthy Botanical Garden 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[...]
Tot Time @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
Mar 20 @ 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Tot Time @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
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,[...]
Parent & Baby Social @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
Mar 21 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am
Parent & Baby Social @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
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[...]
Tot Time @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
Mar 21 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Tot Time @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
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,[...]
Mar 21 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Weather Wizards: Adventures in Meteorology @ Bonnie W. Noble Center
2:00 pm
Join us on the third Thursday of each month at the Noble Center to explore the science of Meteorology! How can science help us to understand the weather? What can we learn from studying the[...]
Mar 22 @ 9:15 am – 10:15 am
Preschool Party at Lakeview Recreation Center @ Lakeview Recreation Center
9:15 am
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[...]
Open Art Studio: Abstract @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
Mar 22 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Open Art Studio: Abstract @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
1:00 pm
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. March’s theme is Abstract! This program has been[...]
Maker Program Collaborations @ Bonnie W. Noble Center
Mar 23 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Maker Program Collaborations @ Bonnie W. Noble Center
2:00 pm
Join the Peoria PlayHouse at the Bonnie Noble Center in Lakeview Park for a special new program offering: Maker Collaborations! Maker Collaborations is a partnership between the Peoria PlayHouse Children’s Museum and various Peoria Park[...]
Women’s History Month Program @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
Mar 24 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Women's History Month Program @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
1:00 pm
This Women’s History Month, empower your child’s curiosity with a special STEM activity facilitated by the Society of Women Engineers of Central Illinois! Experience hands-on learning, led by trailblazing women in engineering and technology, as[...]