Peoria Riverfront Museum - Free Admission Day

Peoria Riverfront Museum - Free Admission Daysat02may12:00 pm5:00 pm

Event Details

The Peoria Riverfront Museum along with the Peoria Public School District, will host Multicultural Day with free admission for all from Noon - 5 pm.  Sponsored by the Art Bridges Foundation, visitors will have access to all galleries, plus enjoy make and take art activities, planetarium shows, guided tours, live performances and more.  For more information, visit https://www.peoriariverfrontmuseum.org
Activities 12 p.m. - 3 p.m.
  • Photo Scavenger Hunt | 50 Points Explore the Peoria Riverfront Museum through the lens of your camera! Get your points at the Ticket Desk!
  • WORK your brain with a Global Greetings Matching Game | Lobby | 50 Points Peoria Public Library will be on hand to help you work through the flags and the greetings of our neighbors. We will also have prizes and treats to share!
Tours - Tours start outside of the designated gallery.
  • Exquisite Creatures | 12:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. | 100 Points Join one of the gallery guides for a spotlight tour of Exquisite Creatures .
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

May 2, 2026 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm(GMT-05:00)

Location

Peoria Riverfront Museum

Downtown Peoria

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