Peoria Riverfront Museum, Peoria

#3 among attractions in Peoria

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The Peoria Riverfront Museum is a public museum of art, science, history, and technology located on the riverfront in downtown Peoria, Illinois. Containing a planetarium, a giant screen theater, exhibits, a 15,000-object collection, educational classes, and public outreach, it opened in October 2012 as a successor to Peoria's Lakeview Museum of Arts & Sciences, established in 1965. ()

Coordinates: 40°41'21"N, 89°35'24"W

Address

222 SW Washington StDowntown PeoriaPeoria 61602-2500 United States

Contact

+1 309-686-7000

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Day trips

Peoria Riverfront Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Dozer Park, Peoria City Hall, Spirit of Peoria, Madison Theatre.

0.4 miW
Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums, Sport
Dozer Park, Peoria
11 min walk • Dozer Park, originally O'Brien Field and formerly Chiefs Stadium, is a baseball field located in downtown Peoria, Illinois. It is the home of the Peoria Chiefs, the High-A Central affiliate of the St.
~1480 ftNW
City hall, Neo-renaissance architecture
Peoria City Hall, Peoria
8 min walk • Peoria City Hall, located in the United States city of Peoria, Illinois, was designed and built by Reeves and Baillee in 1897 for US$271,500. The city hall was dedicated January 5 to January 7, 1899. The building is still Peoria's city hall and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
~920 ftE
Boat tours, Outdoor activities, Tours
Spirit of Peoria, Peoria
5 min walk • Spirit of Peoria is a riverboat that normally runs in the Peoria, Illinois area on the Illinois River watershed. The boat participated in the 2004 Grand Excursion.
~1900 ftN
Concerts and shows, Theater
Madison Theatre, Peoria
10 min walk • Madison Theatre is a historic theater in Peoria, Illinois, United States that opened on October 16, 1920, as a silent picture theatre.
~1330 ftN
Monuments and statues
Peace and Harvest, Peoria
7 min walk • Peace and Harvest are two 8-foot tall limestone statues in downtown Peoria, Illinois, United States. The male and female figures represent peace and harvest respectively.
1.2 miW
Museum, Historical place, History museum
Pettengill–Morron House, Peoria
32 min walk • The Pettengill–Morron House, or Morron House, is a house located in the American city of Peoria, Illinois. The 1868 mansion was originally built for Moses Pettengill, a hardware store owner who came to Peoria from New Hampshire in 1833. When Pettengill arrived in Peoria there were 150 people, 30 log cabins and three frame houses.
1 miSW
Bridge
Cedar Street Bridge, Peoria
26 min walk • The Cedar Street Bridge carries Illinois Route 8 and Illinois Route 116 over the Illinois River. The bridge is a steel arch design that rises approximately 70 to 80 feet above the surface of the river.
0.7 miN
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception, Peoria
18 min walk • The Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception is a cathedral of the Catholic Church located in Peoria, Illinois, United States.
~440 ftNE
40°41'24"N • 89°35'19"W
Caterpillar, Peoria
3 min walk • Museum, Visitor center, Entertainment
~1800 ftS
Bridge
Bob Michel Bridge, Peoria
9 min walk • The Bob Michel Bridge carries Illinois Route 40 over the Illinois River 0.75 miles up-river from the Cedar Street Bridge. Illinois 40 terminates at an interchange with Interstate 74 just east of the bridge.
0.6 miN
Temple, Church
Scottish Rite Cathedral, Peoria
16 min walk • The Scottish Rite Cathedral in Peoria, Illinois is a church-style building that houses the Scottish Rite Bodies of the Valley of Peoria. The building is at 400 NE Perry Avenue, at the corner with Spalding Avenue. The cathedral is listed as a contributing property to Peoria's North Side Historic District.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Peoria Riverfront Museum open?

Peoria Riverfront Museum is open:

Monday 10 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 8 pm
Friday 10 am - 8 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Peoria Riverfront Museum?

Nearby attractions include Caterpillar, Peoria (3 min walk), Central National Bank Building, Peoria (5 min walk), Spirit of Peoria, Peoria (5 min walk), Downtown Peoria Historic District, Peoria (7 min walk).