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Peoria Riverfront Museum

222 SW Washington St., Peoria, IL 61602

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The Peoria Riverfront Museum is a one-of-a-kind collaboration where visitors can explore and learn about the world - from our own backyards to far-off galaxies!

The Peoria Riverfront Museum features international exhibitions, the Dome Planetarium, RealD Giant Screen Theater, art & natural history collections, and interactive galleries - including IHSA Peak Performance, Illinois River Experience, Discovery Worlds & The Street local history. They offer unique classes, programs and community outreach efforts that provide fun, hands-on educational experiences for Central Illinoisans of all ages. The Museum is the perfect, riverfront location for one-of-a-kind event rentals - unique weddings in the sculpture garden, corporate team building activities, relaxing meeting spots, special celebrations, giant screen video game competitions and even dinners under the stars. Peoria Riverfront Museum is a privately funded AAM-accredited nonprofit museum. Our mission is to inspire lifelong learning for all - connecting art, history, science and achievement through collections, exhibitions and programs. For more information visit RiverfrontMuseum.org. HOURS: *Monday, open select Mondays (view website) *Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. *Sunday 12-5 p.m. Admission Galleries & Planetarium Members FREE Non-Members Adults ($10), Seniors 60+ ($9), Youth 3-17 ($8) Peoria County residents receive a 15% discount off of admission price Giant Screen Theater 3D Educational Movies Adults $7.00 Seniors 60+ $6.00 Youth 3-17 $5.00 2D Feature Movie Adults $13.00 Seniors 60+ $12.00 Youth 3-17 $11.00 3D Feature Movie Adults $14.00 Seniors 60+ $13.00 Youth 3-17 $12.00 TRACK Members receive a $1.00 discount off of Giant Screen Theater admission price. Galleries, Planetarium & Giant Screen Theater Combo Exhibitions and GST Daytime Adults $16.00 Seniors 60+ $14.00 Youth 3-17 $12.00 Exhibitions and GST 3D Feature Adults $21.00 Seniors 60+ $19.00 Youth 3-17 $17.00

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Christmas In The Village

Peoria Riverfront Museum •  Dec 06 – Dec 07

Holiday celebration featuring local vendors, food trucks, carriage rides, Santa and more!

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Peoria Civic Center •  Dec 07 @ 7PM

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