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Peoria Riverfront Museum, Peoria

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The only multidisciplinary museum of its kind in the nation, the 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 nearly one million experiences through major exhibitions, a permanent collection, interactive galleries, a dome planetarium, giant screen theater, and educational programming including curricula-related experiences for all students.

The AAM-accredited, Smithsonian-affiliated nonprofit museum is supported by more than 4,000 members and donors. The private museum is housed in a county-owned LEED Gold-certified building on a campus overlooking the Illinois River.

For more information visit RiverfrontMuseum.org.

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By Wayne L

The Museum always has something new to see. The planetarium has a holiday laser show that was enjoyed by adults and children in our group.

The Museum always has something new to see. The planetarium has a holiday laser show that was enjoyed by adults and children in our group. more »
By DebPilapil2018

This is a very nice and stylish museum. We loved the exhibits and the show in the Planetarium was mesmerizing! The museum is located next to the CAT visitors center and the riverfront, so a really...

This is a very nice and stylish museum. We loved the exhibits and the show in the Planetarium was mesmerizing! The museum is located next to the CAT visitors center and the riverfront, so a really... more »

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By Nikol Richards

I'm not sure if it was worth the 50+ I paid to get into the museum, but it's definitely worth it to stop by at least once. My favorite exhibits were the the non-permanent ones I believe. My first favorite was the quilt exhibit. It was a surprisingly fun and hearttugging. It was hard not to feel like the room was hugging you. My other favorite was Disney exhibit. It was fun seeing original drafts. The view from the museum was gorgeous as well

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By Yolanda Wall

Nice cultural events and so much more! Art, music, all positive vibes! The Black Tower was planned very well! The President of the museum was out and about, nice friendly things to do! Preston Jackson was amongst us, a very down to earth brilliant Artist! Spoken word by Brandon Williams. Sometimes the events are free!

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