Access for All Days | June 2026

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ACCESS FOR ALL DAYS AT THE PEORIA RIVERFRONT MUSEUM 

Sunday, June 14, 2026 | 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, June 14, 2026 from 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. as we celebrate Access for All day at the Peoria Riverfront Museum with the Peoria Public School Distinct, as we host Multicultural Day at the museum!

This Access for All day at the Peoria Riverfront Museum, enjoy make and take art activities, planetarium shows, films, guided tours, and so much more. We're partnering with OSF Children's HealthCare Children's Hospital of Illinois and OSF Steam to bring an autism resource fair, fun activities for the whole family and more to our community, completely free of charge. 
         

SCHEDULE

Autism Pathways Resource Fair | Gilmore Auditorium | 12 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Mingle with local businesses and counselors who specialize in those on the Autism Spectrum.

EXPLORE Toytopia | Gallery | 25 Points | 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. 

With a photo scavenger hunt, explore the new exhibit, Toytopia! Collect 25 points at the Ticket Desk.

EXERCISE your voting rights with some fun "Would You Rather?" Scenarios | Gallery | 50 Points | 12 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Peoria Public Library will offer you a chance to let your voice be heard. "100 duck-sized horses or one horse-sized duck?" You decide! No minimum voting age! Voting and answering some toy trivia will earn you a passport stamp and a small prize.

LEARN with OSF JUMP Center | Lobby | 50 Points | 12 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Learn and explore with OSF Jump Center.

PLAY on the Plaza | Sun Plaza | 12 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Enjoy the sunshine and play with giant versions of toys on the plaza.

Hang 10 Calm Room | Boardroom | 12 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Feeling a little overwhelmed? Check out the Calm Room available on the ground floor of the museum (right next to the Resource Fair!)

TOURS |  Tours start outside of the designated gallery.

The Promise of Liberty | 12:30 p.m., 2 p.m. | 100 Points
Join gallery guides in “The Promise of Liberty” for a spotlight tour of the gallery.

Exquisite Creatures | 1p.m., 2:30 p.m. | 100 Points

Join gallery guides in “Exquisite Creatures” for a spotlight tour of the gallery.

           
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)

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

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