WELCOME! The Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum provides children with the tools and inspiration they need to be explorers and creators of the world.
Three things you need to know this week:
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- Join us this week on Tuesday afternoon and Friday morning for our Preschool Parties! Check out all of our Preschool fun by clicking here.
- This Friday, April 19th, we will have a large field trip from 11:45 to 1:30 pm. Avoid the crowds by coming outside of these hours.
- Have you seen the new PlayHouse blog? Check it out today by going here.
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
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
Parent & Baby Social @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
Apr 18 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am
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
Apr 18 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
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,[...]
Weather Wizards: Adventures in Meteorology @ Bonnie W. Noble Center
Apr 18 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
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[...]
Preschool Party at Lakeview Recreation Center @ Lakeview Recreation Center
Apr 19 @ 9:15 am – 10:15 am
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: Watercolor @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
Apr 19 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
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. April’s theme is Watercolor! This program has been[...]
Dungeons & Dragons Session A @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
Apr 21 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
12:00 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[...]
Dungeons & Dragons Session B @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
Apr 21 @ 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm
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[...]
Members-Only Open Art Studio: Watercolor @ Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
Apr 23 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am
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. April’s theme is Watercolor! This program has been[...]
Preschool Party at Peoria Zoo @ The Peoria Zoo
Apr 23 @ 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
2:30 pm
Come party with the PlayHouse and The Peoria Zoo 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
Apr 24 @ 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
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,[...]
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