Open May 9, 2026 - September 7, 2026
Big games, bigger fun!
Take an interactive journey through the history of toys, and see some of the world’s most classic toys and games dating from the early 1900's to the year 2000 and beyond. Nostalgic toys such as Atari®, Erector Set®, and classic board games are featured. These engaging displays use interactive games, trivia, and video to bring old toys back to life.
TOYTOPIA will rekindle the wonder and delight of your favorite childhood moments through an interactive journey through the history of toys! With a footprint of over 5,000 square feet, TOYTOPIA will showcase interactive displays from cherished toymakers, including Hasbro®, Duncan Yo-Yo®, Schleich®, Breyer®, Crayola®, KNEX® and many more.
TOYTOPIA highlights include:
Part of the Peoria Riverfront Museum's celebration of America 250
The Peoria Riverfront Museum is celebrating the 250th anniversary of our nation in 2026. Join us all year long for exhibitions on American art, science, history and achievement, including The Promise of Liberty , an exhibition guest curated by documentarian Ken Burns. Featuring a 1776 copy of the Declaration of Independence, a copy of the Emancipation Proclamation signed by Abraham Lincoln, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s ‘I Have a Dream’ speech and more, this exhibition will be the largest collection of some of the most important documents in American history on display during America 250.
Toytopia is sponsored by PNC, Ruby K. Warner Charitable Trust, OSF Healthcare Children's Hospital of Illinois, America 250 donors, Visionary Society, Family Fun Club
