Peoria Riverfront Museum - Free Admission Day

Peoria Riverfront Museum - Free Admission Daysun14jun12:00 pm5:00 pm

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The Peoria Riverfront Museum along with the Peoria Public School District, will host "Inclusion Plays in Peoria" with free admission for all from Noon - 5 pm.  Sponsored by the Art Bridges Foundation, enjoy make and take art activities, planetarium shows, films, guided tours, fun activities for the whole family plus an autism resource fair.  For more information, visit https://www.peoriariverfrontmuseum.org
Autism Pathways Resource Fair | Gilmore Auditorium | 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. Mingle with local businesses and counselors who specialize in those on the Autism Spectrum. EXPLORE Toytopia | Gallery | 25 Points | 12 p.m. - 3 p.m.  With a photo scavenger hunt, explore the new exhibit, Toytopia! Collect 25 points at the Ticket Desk. EXERCISE your voting rights with some fun "Would You Rather?" Scenarios | Gallery | 50 Points | 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. Peoria Public Library will offer you a chance to let your voice be heard. "100 duck-sized horses or one horse-sized duck?" You decide! No minimum voting age! Voting and answering some toy trivia will earn you a passport stamp and a small prize. LEARN with OSF JUMP Center | Lobby | 50 Points | 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. Learn and explore with OSF Jump Center. PLAY on the Plaza | Sun Plaza | 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. Enjoy the sunshine and play with giant versions of toys on the plaza. Hang 10 Calm Room | Boardroom | 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. Feeling a little overwhelmed? Check out the Calm Room available on the ground floor of the museum (right next to the Resource Fair!) TOURS |  Tours start outside of the designated gallery. The Promise of Liberty | 12:30 p.m., 2 p.m. | 100 Points Join gallery guides in “The Promise of Liberty” for a spotlight tour of the gallery. Exquisite Creatures | 1p.m., 2:30 p.m. | 100 Points Join gallery guides in “Exquisite Creatures” for a spotlight tour of the gallery.
Dome Planetarium Each Dome Planetarium show is worth 10 Points.      
  • 11:30 a.m. - One World, One Sky with Big Bird and Elmo Learn about the Sun, Moon, North Star, and Big Dipper with Big Bird and Elmo from Sesame Street.        
  • 1 p.m. - Spark: The Universe in Us! Explore our deep connection not just to Earth, but to stars millions of light-years away—and billions of years in the past. (recorded show, 30 min)    
  • 2 p.m. - The Sky Tonight Hop through constellations, learn cool star names, and discover where the moon and planets will be in the sky tonight in this live presentation. (live show, 30 min)        
  • 3 p.m. – America in Space See USA's "birthday star", the most famous American astronomer and telescope, the Moon landings and more in this live show celebrating USA's 250th "birthday." (live show, 30 min)          
  • 4 p.m. - Dawn of the Space Age A history of the space age beginning with the launch of Sputnik in 1957. (recorded show, 40 min)
 

Time

June 14, 2026 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm(GMT-05:00)

Location

Peoria Riverfront Museum

Downtown Peoria

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