All-Illinois Student Access Pass
Thanks to more than $1 million in donor support, all pre-K through grade 12 students living in Illinois will receive free admission to the Peoria Riverfront Museum through the new All-Illinois Student Access Pass, launching January 31, 2026, in celebration of America 250.
Guided Group Tours
Group tours must be booked in advance
Guided tours for groups are offered upon request only, and at this time are available only after June 2026. Please contact Tina Ori for pricing and to confirm your tour.
Students will experience The Promise of Liberty, a one-of-a-kind, original exhibition guest-curated by renowned filmmaker Ken Burns. This landmark exhibition showcases some of the most important American treasures ever assembled— including the Declaration of Independence, Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech, and more.
The All-Illinois Student Access Pass includes entry to all museum galleries, featuring the America 250 exhibitions and the blockbuster exhibition, ToyTopia (May–September 2026).
Major support for the All-Illinois Student Access Pass is provided by the Gilmore Foundation, Josh and Ashley Bellamy, an anonymous Chicagoland foundation, and America 250 donors.
Patrons must show this screen or mention this program at the ticket desk for free entry.
Contact our group visit specialist, Tina Ori, to book your tour today.
Families and Individual Students
We’re thrilled to offer free admission to all pre-K–12 students living in Illinois. To make your visit smooth and enjoyable, please note the following:
- At check-in, you will be will be required to provide a valid email address, home ZIP code, school name, and city.
- Students must be accompanied by an adult paying full-price general admission, which includes access to all galleries and one regular planetarium show. (Giant Screen Theater experiences require a separate paid ticket.)
- One adult may accompany up to four students.
Student Groups
To ensure the best experience for your students, please plan ahead:
- Groups of 10 or more students must reserve in advance.
- One free chaperone is provided for every five students. Additional chaperones are $10 each.
- Special needs groups with one-on-one aides are free of charge.
- Please submit your group tour request at least two weeks before your preferred visit date.
- Dates and times are subject to availability and will be confirmed by our scheduling coordinator .
- Once your request is received, our team will contact you to confirm your visit and send an email confirmation.
- Groups of 10 or more arriving without a reservation will be charged a $250 fee.
- Limited lunchroom space is available and must be reserved in advance if needed.
- Giant Screen Theater films and Dome Planetarium shows require separate paid tickets for All Access Illinois Pass groups.
- Guided tours of the exhibition are available for a fee of $125.
Cancellation Policy for Group Visits
We understand plans can change — please let us know as soon as possible if you need to adjust your visit.
- Cancellations must be made by phone or email at least 48 hours in advance.
- Groups that fail to cancel within 48 hours will be charged a $250 cancellation fee.
- Museum memberships do not apply to group rates
Patrons must show this screen or mention this program at the ticket desk for free entry.