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Located in the Glen Oak Park Pavilion and adjacent to the Peoria Zoo on North Prospect Road, The Peoria Playhouse Children’s Museum inspires children to learn through fun activities.

It was built by the Junior League of Peoria and is open to all children regardless of background, income, or skills. The museum offers a variety of programs such as Tot Time, an hour-long program offered on Monday and Wednesday with read-alongs, scavenger hunts, and themed programs with topics like animals, colors, and shapes.

Other programs include Kid Workshops, Family Workshops, and Transformation Events. The museum can be rented for special events like birthday parties.

Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum, 2218 North Prospect Road, Peoria, Illinois, Phone: 309-323-6900

Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
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Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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