SENIOR FREE DAY
SENIOR MORNING PROGRAM
Third Wednesday of Each Month
10:00 a.m. Coffee & Pastries | 10:30 a.m. Discussion
Gilmore Auditorium
COME FOR THE MORNING, STAY FOR THE DAY!
Please join us for Senior Day on the third Wednesday of each month where members and seniors 60+ can enjoy all exhibitions and daytime planetarium shows for free.
September 18, 2024, we are excited to have John Butte presenting on the history of the Bradford Model T Girls, in association with current exhibition: Duryea: America's First Car Company. Guests will have the opportunity to explore the museum after the presentation. Museum guests are encouraged to stay and catch a Planetarium showing as well!
NOTE: Registration is not necessary but groups are encouraged to call ahead so that we will be prepared. Senior groups, please contact Assistant Director of Education, Sadie Helmick, 309-863-3016
Sponsored by Visionary Society.
Every Other Friday | September - November | 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. | FREE with general admission
Join us at the Peoria Riverfront Museum for a celebration of folk art! With a live performance, a live art demonstration, and a make-it-yourself craft every other Friday from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., this is the perfect educational experience for the whole family!
Based on current exhibition FOLK: Selections from the American Folk Art Museum , Folk Fridays celebrates a diverse selection of folk arts, including metalworking, basket weaving, soap carving and more. Each art form will be paired with a performance, and a craft that you can make yourself!
Folk Fridays will continue on September 20, 2024, with a LIVE clay sculpting demonstration by local artist Nikole Cooney on the Peoria Riverfront Museum's Sun Plaza. This will be paired with the folksy acoustic sound of James Herr, and a free craft that you can take home at the end of the day.
Folk Fridays are free with general admission.
Generous support provided by Art Bridges, Visionary Society, and Illinois Arts Council.
Saturday, September 21, 2024 | 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
This Member Saturday, we invite our members to a screening of The Iron Giant, as well as a member-exclusive guided tour of Preston Jackson's Bronzeville to Harlem: An American Story. There will be an optional scavenger hunt through the exhibition, which will earn a prize upon completion!
Schedule:
9:30 a.m. | Donuts from Carl's bakery and CXT coffee provided in the Museum lobby
10 a.m. | The Iron Giant
Get tickets HERE
11:45 a.m. | Guided tour of Bronzeville to Harlem: An American Story
Members are also free to visit all museum galleries.
Members enjoy sneak peeks and special perks, every third 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
Yoga Under the Stars
Sunday, September 22, 2024 | 6 p.m.
Join us for a special Fall Equinox yoga flow under the stars at the dome planetarium, where we'll honor the balance of day and night. This guided practice will focus on grounding, balance, and renewal, in harmony with the natural world. As the equinox symbolizes equilibrium, we'll explore poses that cultivate inner and outer balance, while breathing in alignment with the rhythm of the universe. Whether you're a seasoned yogi or new to the mat, this evening will offer a peaceful space to reflect and restore beneath the celestial canopy. Please bring a yoga mat and blanket.
$20 Members | $25 Public
All sessions are an hour and 15 minutes in length.
Limited mats are available, please bring a mat and a light blanket. Doors open at 5:45 pm. All supplies provided for programs unless otherwise noted. All paid programs require a minimum number of participants to run or will be cancelled two business days prior to the start date. Pre-registration required.
In partnership with the Fine Art Society of Peoria:
September 25, 2024 at 6:30 p.m.
In partnership with Fine Arts Society of Peoria, the Peoria Riverfront Museum presents One Mark at a Time: A World Heritage of Tattooing, a talk with celebrity anthropologist Dr. Lars Krutak on September 25, 6:30 p.m. in the Peoria Riverfront Museum's Giant Screen Theater. Peoria Riverfront Museum and Fine Arts Society members attend free of charge!
Get tickets HERE
A world traveler, photographer, and anthropologist, Dr. Lars Krutak shares his 20-year journey to understand how tattoos “make” the people who wear them, as chronicled in his Discovery Channel series, Tattoo Hunter , Netflix’s Explained , and the Instagram project Patterns of Life .
In this richly illustrated talk based on his research and interviews with hundreds of Indigenous tattoo bearers and practitioners, Krutak will speak about how tattoos permanently mark cultural values, spirituality, and ancestral ties in ink on the body. He will also discuss the making of his new book Tattoo Traditions of Asia, the first single volume on the subject, published by the University of Hawai`i Press in October 2024.
Krutak is a research associate at the Museum of International Folk Art (Santa Fe, New Mexico) and author of Tattoo Traditions of Native North America: Ancient and Contemporary Expressions of Identity and Spiritual Skin: Magical Tattoos and Scarification, among other books and publications focusing on Indigenous tattoo culture and practice. He was the senior editor of Ancient Ink: The Archaeology of Tattooing, the first book dedicated to the archaeological study of tattooing.
One Mark at a Time: A World Heritage of Tattooing is sponsored by Fine Arts Society of Peoria, Friends of Art, and Illinois Arts Council.
Hosted by Eureka College
Thursday, September 26, 2024 | 6:30 p.m.
From small-town Illinois roots, to the glitter of Hollywood, and then on to commanding the world stage, Reagan is a cinematic journey of overcoming the odds. Told through the voice of Viktor Petrovich, a former KGB agent whose life becomes inextricably linked with Ronald Reagan's when Reagan first caught the Soviets’ attention as an actor in Hollywood, this film offers a perspective as unique as it is captivating.
Dennis Quaid brings to life a story that transcends the boundaries of a traditional biopic, offering a profound exploration of the enduring impact of the power of one man who overcame the odds, sustained by the love of a woman who supported him in his journey.
Get tickets HERE
This Community Pix film hosted by Eureka College
Coming to the Peoria Riverfront Museum on Saturday, September 28, 2024 and Sunday, September 29, 2024
On the opening weekend of Jim Henson: Imagination Unlimited presented by PNC, the Peoria Riverfront Museum is excited to announce that PNC's Mobile Learning Adventure will be on the Peoria Riverfront Museum's Sun Plaza! PNC's Mobile Learning Adventure will be available on both Saturday and Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, and 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.
The Mobile Learning Adventure (MLA) is a traveling exhibit that provides an opportunity for parents and caregivers to learn about the importance of early childhood education while having fun with their children. The MLA is part of PNC Grow Up Great® – a $500 million, multi-year, bilingual initiative that began in 2004 to help prepare young children for success in school and life.
The educational exhibit allows parents and children to engage in unique, interactive activities — whether visiting a learning kiosk, imagining the future, or exploring the difference between a need versus a want. It's a great way to discover how everyday moments are learning opportunities.
The educational materials within the MLA are appropriate for children from age 2 to age 5.
Wine and Cheese Under the Stars
Exploring Ocean Worlds with Europa Clipper
Friday, October 4 | 7-9 PM
Dome Planetarium
NASA’s Europa Clipper mission is set to launch in mid-Ocotber, to start a years long journey to the ice covered ocean world in orbit around Jupiter. Learn about the intriguing moon Europa and why it might be the best habitat to support life outside of Earth in our Solar System in this evening with Planetarium Director Renae Kerrigan.
Your evening will also include a tour of the night sky, and a flight to the edge of space and back.
Each guest receives an individual Bella's Charcuterie box featuring cheeses, fruits, nuts & more; up to three servings of wine; 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 refill your wine glass between the shows.
Ages 21+
$45 members | $55 public
Tickets can be purchased here.
This program is presented by Sun Collectors with additional support from the Visionary Society and the Planetarium and Science Club.
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!
Friday, October 11
6:00 – Laser Halloween (family friendly, 35 min)
7:15 – Laser Stranger Things
8:30 – Laser Floyd: Vision Bell
$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.)
