FREE with General Admission
Join us at the Peoria Riverfront Museum and make the most of your visit with tours and storytimes themed around current exhibition The World's Largest Dinosaurs , presented by the Gilmore Foundation.
Earn passport points on each activity. Learn more about the Peoria Riverfront Museums Achievement Passport and how your family can win a trip to New York City today!
Dino-Mite Storytimes | 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. every Thursday and Saturday
A gallery guide will take you into The World's Largest Dinosaurs, presented by the Gilmore Foundation for a short storytime under the amazing, true to life models of the largest dinosaurs to ever walk the earth. After the story, explore the world of Sauropods, the titans of the dinosaur world! Earn 10 achievement passport points per storytime
Dig Deep Dino Tours | 1 p.m. every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
Four special tours through The World's Largest Dinosaurs, presented by the Gilmore Foundation! Completely all four Dig Deep Dino Tours and receive a FREE ticket to our Dino Family Trivia event on August 2, 2025. All Deep Dive Dino Tours are worth 100 achievement passport points.
Tours:
Dino Diet- Learn about what the Sauropods ate to sustain their massive bodies
Dino Giants- Learn why these amazing animals grew to their huge size.
Dino Differences- Learn about the differences between dinosaurs, and what makes a sauropod so special among so many amazing species
Dino Detectives- Ever wonder about how these pieces of history were found? Put on your detective hat and learn more about the Paleontology profession!
Sponsored by Visionary Society and Family Fun Club
Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 2:30 p.m.
Think you know your T. rex from your Triceratops? Put your prehistoric knowledge to the test at Dinosaur Family Trivia—a roaring good time for dino-lovers of all ages!
Bring your whole herd and compete in a fast-paced, family-friendly trivia game packed with fun facts, fossil finds, dino-mite pop culture questions, and maybe even a few surprises from current exhibition The World's Largest Dinosaurs presented by the Gilmore Foundation.
Trivia is hosted by the wonderful Nate Downs.
Prizes will be awarded the top team, and everyone will leave with bragging rights—or at least a deeper love for all things Jurassic!
Participating in Dino Family Trivia will earn you 100 points on your Achievement passport!
Team limit- teams of 1-8 players. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Tickets available HERE | All ages welcome
Bonus: Guests who attended all four Dig Deep Dino Tours receive FREE trivia admission!
In partnership with the University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria
Thursday, August 7, 2025 | 6 p.m. | FREE program!
Join us in the Peoria Riverfront Museum's Gilmore Auditorium for a necessary conversation on aging, with tour following of current gallery Friends of Folk: Freedom and Expression . Join faculty experts from the University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria for an engaging community presentation exploring the critical importance of geriatric care. This talk will highlight key aspects of healthy aging, address common health challenges faced by older patients and discuss how tailored, age-sensitive care can improve quality of life.
Reserve your FREE tickets HERE
Sponsored by Visionary Society and Friends of Science
Pub Night Under the Stars: New Era of Astronomy – The Vera Rubin Telescope
Friday, August 8
7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
A new telescope is opening the skies to astronomers better than ever before, set on the Andes Mountains in Chile. See some of the first images from the Vera Rubin Telescope and learn about this new great science tool from Senior Planetarium Educator, Nick Rae.
Your evening will also include a tour of the night sky, the latest images from the James Webb Space Telescope, and a flight to the edge of space and back.
Each guest receives an individual snack box featuring nachos, cheese, pretzels, fruit, nuts & more; up to three servings of beer, seltzer or soda; and an entertaining evening under the stars.
Doors open at 6:50 PM
The program will be in two parts, allowing time to socialize and get more refreshments between shows.
$45 Members | $55 Others
Tickets can be purchased HERE.
Ages 21+
Additional questions? Contact Renae Kerrigan at rkerrigan@peoriariverfrontmuseum.org or 309.863.3030.
All supplies provided for programs unless otherwise noted. All paid programs require a minimum number of participants to run or will be canceled two business days prior to the start date. Pre-registration required.
Join us for a special member exclusive preview of a new documentary coming to the Giant Screen Theater: Wild Rescue! Popcorn will be provided free of charge to all members in attendance.
Get tickets HERE
Experience the inspiring journey of animals given a second chance at a wild life in this giant screen adventure. Based on the work at the Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network, this uplifting film follows the dedicated teams who rescue, rehabilitate, and release injured and orphaned wild animals.
From the arrival of a fragile bobcat to the rehabilitation of a young fox, explore hospital admissions, groundbreaking medical treatments, and the delicate balance of wildlife care. Baby birds, nocturnal creatures, and even pelicans undergoing surgery highlight the interconnectedness of all species and the innovative efforts of modern conservation.
Members are also free to visit all museum galleries.
Members enjoy sneak peeks and special perks, every second Saturday of the month!
Not a member? Join on our website today,
get details at the ticket counter, or call (309) 686-7000.
Member Saturday sponsored by Visionary Society
Sunday, August 10, 2025 | 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. | Museum-wide
Thanks to the generous support of Art Bridges Foundation, every second Sunday at the Peoria Riverfront Museum is FREE to the public!
Join us Sunday, August 10, 2025 from 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. as we celebrate Access for All day at the Peoria Riverfront Museum.
This Access for All day at the Peoria Riverfront Museum, enjoy make and take art activities, planetarium shows, guided tours, and so much more.
Schedule:
Museum-wide Activities: 12 p.m.-3 p.m.Sounds of the Museum | 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. | Starting in the Lobby | 100 points
Join Gallery Guide Abbey McComb for a 30-minute tour throughout the museum exploring the Sounds of the Museum!
America’s Musical Journey | 1 pm | Giant Screen Theater | 25 points
Enjoy a showing of the immersive documentary: America’s Musical Journey. This 40-minute documentary is narrated by Morgan Freeman and follows Grammy-Award nominated singer and songwriter Aloe Blacc as he traces Louis Armstrong’s footsteps through the colorful locales and cultures where America’s music was born.
The Science of Sound and Musical Laser Show | 2 p.m. | Dome Planetarium | 10 points
Join us in the Dome Planetarium for a custom show exploring the Science of Sound and then a Musical Laser Light Show.
Planetarium Shows | 1 p.m., 2 p.m.*, 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. | Dome Planetarium | 10 points
*Special custom show
Learn more about the museum's Achievement Passport, and how to earn points HERE
Re-member, members get double points! Earn 100 points and receive a FREE prize!
Generous support provided by Art Bridges Foundation's Access for All program.
Saturday, August 16, 2025 | Reception at 5:30 p.m., Program begins at 6:30 p.m.
Experience silent film as never before in the first-ever partnership between the Peoria Riverfront Museum and The Museum of Modern Art, New York, featuring new restorations from MoMA’s renowned collection.
The Peoria Riverfront Museum is proud to present a digitally restored version of Ernst Lubitsch’s 1925 Lady Windermere’s Fan with live musical accompaniment featuring the Peoria Symphony Orchestra. This special performance offers an extraordinary evening combining the art of film with a live musical score that elevates the cinema into a truly immersive experience.
Saturday, August 16, 2025
5:30 p.m. - Welcome reception with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres
6:30 p.m. – Performance begins in the Giant Screen Theater
Tickets $50 for members, $65 for non-members
Lady Windermere's Fan. 1925. USA. Directed by Ernst Lubitsch. Screenplay by Julien Josephson, based on the play by Oscar Wilde. With Ronald Colman, May McAvoy, Bert Lytell, Irene Rich. Restored by The Museum of Modern Art, with the financial support of Matthew and Natalie Bernstein. Accompanied by a new score compiled, synchronized, and edited by Gillian B. Anderson, based on a cue sheet issued by the Tax-Free Music Co. compiled by Michael Hoffman for the original release. 94 minutes.
This film program is organized by Dave Kehr, Curator of Film, Sean Egan, Senior Producer, Film Exhibitions and Projects, The Museum of Modern Art, New York.
Live musical accompaniment featuring the Peoria Symphony Orchestra
Presented by Flo and Sid Banwart
In partnership with the Fine Arts Society of Peoria
Wednesday, August 20, 2025 | Lecture begins at 6:30 p.m.
Join us at the Peoria Riverfront Museum as we partner with the Fine Arts Society of Peoria to bring graphic novel expert Dr. Randy Duncan to the Peoria Riverfront Museum.
Dr. Duncan will be discussing with us the significance of the graphic novel as an art form, with an approach focused principally on American comic books, with the acknowledgement of the international talents that have come to influence them. Comic books are a significant American art form, which has found itself as a chief pillar in American pop culture, leading to media empires like Marvel Studios, and a profound literary and artistic impact on America's national identity.
Tickets
Adult - $10
Child - $5
Senior (60) - $10
Free for Peoria Riverfront Museum members and Fine Arts Society of Peoria members!
Get tickets HERE
Dr. Randy Duncan is Distinguished Professor Emeritus at Henderson State University and former Director of the Center for Comics Studies. He has co-authored two widely used textbooks, and co-edited three others. In 2012, Duncan received the Inkpot Award for Achievement in Comics Arts.
Sponsored by Visionary Society, Friends of Art, Illinois Arts Council
Laser Light Nights are back at the DOME featuring an all-new 3D experience & fresh playlist!
Sit back, relax and rock out with our new laser light system from "the worldwide leader in planetarium laser light shows," Laser Fantasy! Experience the full 3D excitement! The system features a graphics laser projector with special effects, a haze machine & a new beam projector, plus a fresh playlist of 20+ performances, from Beyoncé to The Beatles! Pick up show-enhancing spectrum glasses and refreshments at concessions!
August 22
6:00 – Laser Movie Magic
7:15 – Laser Taylor Swift (updated!)
8:30 – Laser Beyoncé
September 19
6:00 – Sargent Pepper (The Beatles)
7:15 – Laser Floyd: Dark Side of the Moon
8:30 – Laser Zeppelin: Whole Lotta Led
$7 Members | $10 Public
Buy tickets online here.
Tickets & more info also available at the Museum or by phone at 309.686.7000.
(Note: These shows contain lyrics to popular songs and some may not be suitable for all ages.)
Laser Light Nights are back at the DOME featuring an all-new 3D experience & fresh playlist!
Sit back, relax and rock out with our new laser light system from "the worldwide leader in planetarium laser light shows," Laser Fantasy! Experience the full 3D excitement! The system features a graphics laser projector with special effects, a haze machine & a new beam projector, plus a fresh playlist of 20+ performances, from Beyoncé to The Beatles! Pick up show-enhancing spectrum glasses and refreshments at concessions!
September 19
6:00 – Sargent Pepper (The Beatles)
7:15 – Laser Floyd: Dark Side of the Moon
8:30 – Laser Zeppelin: Whole Lotta Led
$7 Members | $10 Public
Buy tickets online here.
Tickets & more info also available at the Museum or by phone at 309.686.7000.
(Note: These shows contain lyrics to popular songs and some may not be suitable for all ages.)
