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The only multidisciplinary museum of its kind in the nation, Peoria Riverfront Museum uses art, science, history and achievement to inspire confidence, lifelong learning, and talent. Since opening in 2012, the privately funded museum has provided more than 1.2 million experiences through major exhibitions, a permanent collection, interactive galleries, a dome planetarium, giant screen theater, educational programming including curricula-related experiences for all students, and thousands more every week on virtual digital resources. The AAM-accredited, Smithsonian-affiliated nonprofit museum is supported by more than 4,500 members and donors. The private museum is housed in a county-owned LEED Gold-certified building on a campus overlooking the Illinois River.

As the 2026 FIFA World Cup brings unprecedented attention to soccer in America, what comes next for the world’s game in ...
10/07/2026

As the 2026 FIFA World Cup brings unprecedented attention to soccer in America, what comes next for the world’s game in the United States?

Find out tonight in:
"Soccer in America"
Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 6:30 p.m.
Get tickets on our website today: RiverfrontMuseum.org

This event is worth 100 Achievement Passport points.

In this special conversation with Kirk Wessler, special advisor for sports history at the Peoria Riverfront Museum, Josh Bellamy, managing partner of Peoria City Soccer, Representative Darin LaHood, Chair of the Congressional Soccer Caucus and Brian Remedi, Former Chief Administrative Officer of the U.S. Soccer Federation join with Bill Conger, Chief Curator for the Peoria Riverfront Museum to discuss the future of soccer in America, and whether or not soon, America might have a new national pastime

Recently beatified, learn the incredible story of Fulton Sheen, one of the few Americans to have reached the third of fo...
10/06/2026

Recently beatified, learn the incredible story of Fulton Sheen, one of the few Americans to have reached the third of four stages in the Catholic Church's path to sainthood.

Join us for:
"Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen: Servant to All"
Screening November 4, 2026
Q&A talk with Bishop Louis Tylka and Monsignor Jason Gray at 5:30 p.m.
Documentary screening at 6:30 p.m.
Get tickets on our website today: RiverfrontMuseum.org

This program is worth 50 points in your Achievement Passport.

Sheen, born in El Paso, Illinois, was buried at St. Mary's Cathedral in Peoria, Illinois since his remains were moved too advance his cause for sainthood in 2019. He is most remembered for his work in television, earning an Emmy Award for Most Outstanding Television Personality for his work on the television show "Life is Worth Living.

Part of our latest cycle of "Art of Film," "Happy Hour: The Cinema of Joy" curated by Carlos Valladares, see a dazzling ...
10/06/2026

Part of our latest cycle of "Art of Film," "Happy Hour: The Cinema of Joy" curated by Carlos Valladares, see a dazzling French-language musical that overflows with color, music, and infectious optimism.

Join us for Jacques Demy's 1967:
"The Young Girls of Rochefort"
Friday, October 9, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. and Sunday, October 11, 2026 at 2:30 p.m.
Get tickets on our website today: RiverfrontMuseum.org

"Happy Hour: The Cinema of Joy" spotlights films which leave one in a state of exuberance, bliss, joy: musicals, romantic comedies, and even a concert film.
Guaranteed to leave a smile on your face, don't miss this special film series, only at the Peoria Riverfront Museum.

See the full film schedule on our website today: RiverfrontMuseum.org

Sponsored by Drs. Jane and Darrel Gumm, Kathy and Harry Puterbaugh, Nancy Snowden, America 250 donors and Film Society

Today the Peoria Riverfront Museum welcomed some really amazing guests to dedicate our latest "Peoria Plays America" cas...
10/05/2026

Today the Peoria Riverfront Museum welcomed some really amazing guests to dedicate our latest "Peoria Plays America" case: the Zobrist family!

Tom Zobrist, Ben's father, and many other members of his family joined us this morning to officially dedicate the cases celebrating the career of a central Illinois native and exceptional athlete, Ben Zobrist, who went to the World Championships with the Cubs ten years ago.

Plan your visit to see the case, on exhibition now: RiverfrontMuseum.org

This exhibition is part of the Peoria Riverfront Museum’s celebration of America 250.
Sponsored by Alexis and Elizabeth Khazzam, America 250 donors, Vision Society, Friends of Sports

10/05/2026

Today the Peoria Riverfront Museum officially dedicated our latest “Peoria Plays America” case, which features baseball player Ben Zobrist.

With us today is Ben’s father, who alongside our curators, will be sharing why it is so important to uplift these stories of local success.

Plan your visit to see the Zobrist case, on exhibition now: Riverfrontmuseum.org

This exhibition is part of the Peoria Riverfront Museum’s celebration of America 250.
Sponsored by Alexis and Elizabeth Khazzam, America 250 donors, Vision Society, Friends of Sports

Playing this week on the Giant Screen!The Peoria Riverfront Museum's Giant Screen Theater is a film experience like no o...
10/05/2026

Playing this week on the Giant Screen!

The Peoria Riverfront Museum's Giant Screen Theater is a film experience like no other, from our state of the art Dolby surround sound to the largest Film Society screen in the nation.

Get tickets on our website today: https://www.peoriariverfrontmuseum.org/upcoming-films

Join us for a film-filled week with:
"The Shawshank Redemption"
Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 3 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.

"The Young Girls of Rochefort"
Friday, October 9, 2026 at 6:30 p.m.
Sunday, October 11, 2026 at 2:30 p.m.

"Monster House"
Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 12:30 p.m.

"The Addams Family"
Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 3 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.

See all upcoming films on our website today:https://www.peoriariverfrontmuseum.org/upcoming-films

They're red, they're angry, and they're on their way to take over the Giant Screen Theater!Join us for a KILLER double f...
10/04/2026

They're red, they're angry, and they're on their way to take over the Giant Screen Theater!

Join us for a KILLER double feature:
"Attack of the Killer Tomatoes" | Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 3 p.m.
"Attack of the Killer Tomatoes: Organic Intelligence" | Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 6:30 p.m.
Get tickets on our website today: RiverfrontMuseum.org

Featuring a Q&A with director David Ferino following the films, watch as a cult classic is resurrected on the largest Film Society screen in the nation.

See the full schedule of films coming to the Giant Screen Theater: RiverfrontMuseum.org

Join us for an "Access for All" FREE day at the Peoria Riverfront Museum!"Access for All"Sunday, October 11, 2026 from 1...
10/04/2026

Join us for an "Access for All" FREE day at the Peoria Riverfront Museum!

"Access for All"
Sunday, October 11, 2026 from 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.
See the full schedule of events on our website today: Riverfrontmuseum.org

This "Access for All" day, enjoy all of the awesome galleries of the Peoria Riverfront Museum free of charge, including new exhibition "Transportation Revolutions: How America Moves." There will be a transportation resource fair, trivia, scavenger hunts, tours and a film in the Giant Screen Theater, all totally free of charge.

Generous support for "Access for All" days provided by Art Bridges Foundation
Access for All program.

Members get more at the Peoria Riverfront Museum. Join us for a special Member Saturday event, featuring an exclusive sc...
10/03/2026

Members get more at the Peoria Riverfront Museum.

Join us for a special Member Saturday event, featuring an exclusive screening of our new documentary in the Giant Screen Theater "Ocean Dreams."

"Member Saturday: Ocean Dreams"
Saturday, October 10, 2026
Screening at 10 a.m. | Light refreshments served at 9:45 a.m.
Get tickets on our website today: RiverfrontMuseum.org

Ocean Dreams is a 2026 IMAX and giant-screen educational documentary that explores marine resilience, ecosystem recovery, and the capacity of the ocean to heal when given peace.

Members are also free to visit all museum galleries.

Member Saturday sponsored by Visionary Society.

One day only!In partnership with the Wheels O' Time Museum, join us for:"Membership Trade Day"All day Saturday, October ...
10/03/2026

One day only!

In partnership with the Wheels O' Time Museum, join us for:
"Membership Trade Day"
All day Saturday, October 10, 2026
Learn more on our website: RiverfrontMuseum.org

In conjunction with upcoming exhibition "Transportation Revolutions: How America Moves," all current Peoria Riverfront Museum members get a day of free admission to the Wheels O' Time Museum, and vice versa.

Present proof of membership with a digital or physical card at the front desk and explore the many ways that America moves!

"Transportation Revolutions: How America Moves" is sponsored by Commerce Bank, Mangold Ford, Merle and Adaline Dargel Endowment Fund for Science and Engineering, Mike Rucker Endowment Fund for Science, Union Pacific, Midwest Agricultural Museum Endowment Fund, America 250 donors, Visionary Society

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222 SW Washington Street
Peoria, IL
61602

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 12pm - 5pm

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(309) 686-7000

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