Event Type : Museum Event

The 4th of July Backyard BBQ will take place at the Peoria Riverfront Museum (located at 222 NW Water St in Peoria) from 6 – 10 pm.  Guests can explore the museum’s galleries, planetarium and enjoy an all-you-can-eat buffet by Cracked Pepper with cash bar. Bring a lawn chair or blanket for seating with reserved seating for Visionary Society members and event sponsors. Admission for members is $45 and $25 for ages 3-12,  and general public is $55 and $35 for ages 3-12.  For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.peoriariverfrontmuseum.org

James Webb Space Telescope: First Images will take place at the Peoria Riverfront Museum Dome Planetarium at 4:45 pm. Watch as NASA reveals the highly anticipated first images from the James Webb Space Telescope, the largest, most advanced telescope yet sent to space. The museum is partnering with NASA for this community event and will share an exclusive stream of their expert panel discussion beginning at 5 pm. Astronomy educators will be on hand to answer your questions and provide more explanation before and after NASA’s panel discussion. Admission is free for members and $5 for the general public. For more information and tickets, visit www.peoriariverfrontmuseum.org