The ABSOLUTE GREATEST MOVIE EXPERIENCE EVER!!! This is a hidden gem in Peoria, BETTER than the MISLEADING IMAX movie experience at the AMC theater!!! BETTER THAN IMAX??? YES, IN EVERY WAY POSSIBLE ITS BETTER THAN THE IMAX IN PEORIA. The screen is ENORMOUS and the resolution was beautiful!!! The sound system of 14,000 watts described online had me in disbelief as I am very familiar with auto and home audio sound systems. I have 2000 watts pounding in my trunk, i did not believe they truly pumped 14,000 until I felt the vibration humming in the air before actually hearing the sound effects, seeing them perfectly in sync with the action on screen!!! Im not from Peoria, when i am there its because my daughter is fighting cancer and our trips are usually boring and filled with talk of disease and medicine. Im so VERY THANKFUL to give my daughter an experience that I probably could not replicate myself.... we got a private viewing of a blockbuster movie of the greatest quality picture and sound in the most advanced theater ive ever seen. Check out the pictures. This theater wasnt necessarily built to sell tickets but to be a lasting tool for educational purposes for the school kids that take field trips and family outings. They had the forethought to build the most advanced technology now so it will serve the museums purposes for many years to come. And ordinarily they show educational films and documentaries but on occasion they show big name Hollywood movies. Keep your eye open, i promise you, it is worth the effort of checking out. Your welcome, enjoy!!!

It was decent. A lot of things need repairs and upgraded. Science stuff kind of neat. Kids enjoyed the museum some pretty cool history for Peoria Illinois. Worth a visit if you need something for the kids to do. Especially cool for people near or from the area and travelers alike. It takes about 2 hours minimum for a good visit.

The only museum of its kind in America!! Art, Science, History, and Achievement all under one roof!! Several exhibits at any given time. Large travelling shows (i.e. DaVinci, the Titanic, Ripleys Believe it or Not, Legos, Dinosaurs) are constantly rotating through the galleries. Plus theres an incredible Planetarium - Fun fact: Peorias Dome Planetarium was the first of its kind in the Western Hemisphere! State of the art! Ultra-high-definition intergalactic experience that will blow you away! And dont forget the Giant Screen Theater! One of the largest screens in the Midwest! 5 stories tall by 7 stories wide! You wont believe your eyes! It shows educational films, Hollywood classics, and new feature films! Always something to see... literally! Check out this world-class Museum on your next trip to Peoria! Youll be glad you did!

Edit: they museum contacted me and thats what I like to see when I have a bad experience. T-REX coming summer 2021. Ill be thereI understand that its covid season BUT, the price online shows $11 you get there its $18. Then most of the exhibits are closed so we were literally there about 7 min. Definitely not worth the time or the money currently. Feel ripped off!

A good place to spend an hour or two. The theatre is comfortable and you can buy snacks and drinks like a regular theatre. They had several good choices of movies. We saw Apollo 11.The hands on area was entertaining to us older “kids” as well as to the young ones.The exhibit this time was LEGO. It’s amazing to see what they can do with them.I give it a 4 because every area costs $. The website wasn’t clear on that.

It was a nice place to go and talk and see a old friend and talk about things and catch up on things.

We loved it. The display was great and the staff was so helpful and friendly.

Struggling to find things to do with my children in the current pandemic climate. Thankfully they always enjoy the planetarium shows. Not much to do at the museum currently. All of the hands on exhibits are shut down.

This is a great, well priced museum to visit. They always have interesting exhibits, and you can get through it all with time to spare exploring the rest of Peoria.

I felt that this museum lacked a lot. A lot of the exhibits were closed which was frustrating. I kept thinking there was more to see, but there wasn’t. We left after an hour and a half. For $64 for a family or 4, I would have rather went to Chicago.The positive? The building is very cool and the outside sculptures are really good. And the staff is really nice.

Kids had a blast here. Has a lot of information on the history of the area. Had a lot of interactive and educational activities for the kids.

I definitely did not expect it to be soo goodThe staff was amazing the tickets are value for moneyIt’s basically a place for kids but adults will also enjoy itThe science experiments are so awesomeThe planetarium show was the bestThey had a dome shaped screen where it felt as if you are just gazing the stars and galaxies.Its very educational for kidsThey have a sculptor park tooIf u are in peoria you should definitely see this place

This is a wonderful place to visit in Peoria. Parking is available and is free. There is usually a couple exhibits that are there for a limited time, so be sure to check the website for the most current info. The planetarium is superb. There are usually different shows so again you need to check the museum for info. The museum also has an Imax cinema which has shows.

The Peoria Riverfront Museum is a must-see! If you are a local, be sure to be a tourist in your own town, if you are visiting - put this on your to-do list. The current featured exhibit, Mythic Creatures explores the realities behind famous and not-as-known myths. The best part is impossible to appreciate from pictures: all the mythic creatures are presented TO SCALE! And its not just dragons, unicorns, and mermaids, theres the griffin, and Pegasus and... HA! Go see it for yourself! The exhibit is utterly absorbing - parents with kids and older adults alike were in this exhibit alone for an hour or more. But the featured exhibit is always that way! Peoria has a world-class museum for the price of lunch in Chicago - AND its free parking. Come see what plays in Peoria - you wont be disappointed!

Great rotating exhibits that keep things fresh, which is good, because the museum itself is pretty small and could get very old on your 3rd or trips. Great section on Peoria history. I wish it would have mentioned the Peoria Indians more and tied into the Peoria, Oklahoma reservation they now reside on while we enjoy their fertile homeland. Perhaps a future exhibit.

Love visiting its always so awesome

They have multiple opportunities here. Though there museum is small, the planetarium and theater are good.

So nice. The people are friendly and a lot of history for the area. My kids loved the Lego exhibit and all the hands on features. We had a lot of fun. Will be going back next visit

A very nice educational trip for the kids and grownups. Staff has always been polite and very helpful. Pay attention to what exhibits and movies are playing, you may miss something you would enjoy. I recommend becoming a member if you are able. There are some nice perks to grab from time to time by doing so.

The kids enjoyed the interactive area, but I wish there were less screens and more hands-on activities. The art exhibit was what youd expect...perhaps Im not of high enough class or intelligence to appreciate much of it! The history of Peoria section was very interesting. We also enjoyed the star show.

Exhibits rotate regularly so one may visit the museum on different occasions to see what exhibits are on display. The museum offers bus tours to see the city of Peoria. Check website for dates and prices. They also have a theatre that costs separate from the museum entrance ticket. The movies are always educational and appropriate for the family.

Beautiful museum! Something for toddlers, school age and adults. Definitely will be back!

Visited the Peoria Riverfront Museum for the first time. I was there for the commissioning of a first lieutenant into the US Army Reserve. The Congressional Medal of Honor exhibit really touched my heart. Im a Vietnam era veteran. It was worth the drive from Bloomington just to see this exhibit. Thank you. Lots of places to park. I was impressed by the staff here

Excellent Lego display, friendly staff. History of Peoria nice display with a lot of knowledge about peoria

Wow! Who would have thought such an up-town place in downtown Peoria?

Been to see a few movies here. Its a pretty good venue. Great screen, and the theater is just the right temperature. My only problem is that I wish the seats were a little better. Nice reclining seats would go perfectly with the incredible screen.

We went on the free day and it didnt last too long for us. We got to explore a bit and from what we saw it was awesome. We cant wait to go back when its a bit calmer so we can see more

We went to the Mythical creatures display and the girls Loved it! They also have a really neat play area and many other displays to walk through including Peoria history. We all had a great time!

There arent as many hands-on exhibits here as I would like, and I feel like a lot of open space is wasted. The grounds are interesting and the location is pleasant. Overall, the the admission is a bit high for what youre getting. That said, we very much enjoyed the Lego Exhibit that was there when we visited.

We love to watch movies here. Great ticket prices and very reasonable concession stand. You can get an IPA for $4. That is cheaper than most restaurants and bars in the area. Great screen and sound at this theater.

Da Vinci exhibit is fascinating and top notch. Correspondingly the ticket prices are a bit high. Buy a membership to make it worth your while.

Something for everyone..my wife even enjoyed herself and she hates my nerdy hobbies!!

I had an excellent experience visiting the Peoria Riverfront Museum. Today was my very first visit. And Im pleased to say that my innaugural visit exceeded my already high expectations. Staff greeted my tour group at the door. The One Small Step exhibit about the moon was very interesting. I wish I could take several days to study all the facts in that exhibit. I liked the photography exhibit as well.

Only recently went, wish I had checked it out sooner. We went to both the moon and Leonardo DaVinci exhibits, both were very cool. Easily spent an hour at each one reading all the signs and little things. Parking is easy, and exhibits so far have been worth the price of admission. Music shows in the dome are a good time as well, loud with neat displays. My eye will be on what comes through next.

Enjoyed our day here! Very relaxing and educational! My favorite part of this visit was the planetarium shows! Its not everyday that you get to fly to Saturn!

My family had a great time.

Nice DaVinci display, but there were a lot of liberties taken as there were no authentic pieces. Some has been enlarged, wooden recreations of ideas that had only been briefly sketched and never actually made, etc. Ive seen many of these actual masterpieces so I was a bit underwhelmed. Although the Mona Lisa replica had some amazing history and insight with it, it also wasnt properly sized or given the important feel you get when you walk up to the original. I enjoyed the exhibit as there were areas to learn more than I knew, I was just expecting more quantity and a bit more authenticity. If youve never seen the works, then it would be any creators choice to visit and soak up the actual depth of work. I was just hoping for more.

Went to the Farmers Market. Did not know they had a parking deck inside. Parked on the street and sidewalks had not been treated. Very slick! Prices were a little higher than I expected.

Kids enjoyed the mythical creatures exhibit.

Bigger than expected. Will be glad to go back with grandkids once hands on experiences are allowed once again

DaVinci exhibit was marvelous. I also loved the breakdown of the Mona Lisa into layers both of paint and intrigue. Great show. PS. Rest of Museum also well worth seeing.

Love this museum. They offer all sorts of events and movie showings. The riverfront is usually a nice place to walk on a sunny day as well. My recommendation: if you like movies you have to check out the giant screen theater. Its 2 stories tall and 3 stories wide. They dont offer all movies (its a museum remember) but the ones they do have are incredible. The best 3d youll get. Ticket prices and concessions are very reasonable as well. Also, they have bottles of beer! Unheard of in this area except around Bloomington. For sure, check this place out! Parking is EASY.

Great experience with awesome exhibits!

I love that this museum highlights art, science, social studies and physical activities all in the same building. Our family membership was a wise purchase as we have used our free reciprocal admission to other NARM and ASTC museums all over the U.S.

While we we took a few homeschool classes at the museum, we hadnt actually been upstairs. On Saturday we participated in the Star Wars Day and it was amazing! We got to see the museum, have a ton of fun, participate in activities like creating a light saber, and then we ended the day by seeing the new movie on a HUGE movie screen. Incredible experience!

Loved this place!!! Was free for OSF employees weekend. I do wish that they had a bit more attractions, but the planetarium was amazing!!!

Interesting, but a lot of things in transition some not working.

Great place to visit and take the kids as well. We kids love coming here. We also have seen a movie as well here. Clean facilities and nice staff.

Wonderful museum about history of the area and river life both human as well as animal. When I visited there was a special exhibit on the inventions of Da Vinci and secrets of the Mona Lisa (actually this was my main reason for visiting). I was surprised by the variety and diversity of the other exhibits and spent almost the whole day in this museum. Dont forget the sculpture garden with a 25 statue representation of American Gothic.

Loved the experience. Went and saw Star Wars The Rise of Skywalker. Incredible viewing experience, huge screen, crisp clear picture, and top notch sound. Everyone needs to experience this! Staff was very friendly and prompt with their service. If I could Id give it a 10 out of 5!!!

Great experience from Museum of history to the planetarium in side the same facility. Nice parking under museum.

Went for Hogwarts dinner and movie. We also got to go through the Davincci display. It was a great date night

They Have Wooden Ducks and Guitars thats it

Nice place to take the grandkids. Lego exhibit was awesome!!

A rare treat, but certain a deal thats sweet.As we all know, experiencing classic movies can be difficult task when so many have gone overlooked by streaming services and retailers. If they arent carried by libraries or video rental services, then we can sometimes feel lost while searching for our next great classic fix.Luckily, the Peoria Riverfront Museum has managed to make an event that combines the thrills of classic cinema with the presentation home theatres cant compare to. Attending their Art of Film presentation on Alfred Hitchcock has been an experience Im quite satisfied with.The event is hosted by pop culture scholar and author Marc Eliot and our host remains enlightening despite some minced words and not always clear explanations, but the community setting makes the experience more than worthwhile.Be aware though, if youre attending for the sake of solely seeing the films then the price of $20 may be a deterrent, and I can hardly fault you for finding the prices of concessions to be higher than their worth but the film and discussions themselves are worth the price of admission.With 3 more films to look forward to, so far, this festival looks to be endless fun for all.

First time going to a museum it was very cool they have things for kids to do a lot of different art and nice people that are willing to help you out to make the experience that much better

Good time. Lego display was there during this trip so that was fun. Its probably worth getting the year pass as I visit is about 1/3rd the total price, so a bit pricey for how small the museum, I remember paying a similar fee for Chicagos gigantic Museum of Science and Industry. Still a good time.

Interesting place to visit. Allow several hours to explore every thing. There is a hands on room that is great for kids to explore.

Overall disappointed in the depreciation the museum has gone through. Half the podiums in the sports exhibition dont work. For the almost $20 a pop you pay to just get in youd think theyd take a little more pride in their museum for the cost.

Unleash your full potential at the Peoria Riverfront Museum. One of the finest multidisciplinary community museums of its kind in the nation. Art. Science. History. Achievement. Giant screen theater. Planetarium. Classes. Camps. Events. More.

The Lego sculptures are very appealing to adults, who will take the time to appreciate them. The kids that we with us ran right by most of them, too the interactive area where they could actually build. Input: add more interactive areas in area of sculptures, maybe with specific colors and instructions... that way kiss or big kids can play while the appreciators examine each one.

The Lego and Davinci exhibits were fantastic. We love the planetarium. A little pricey or we would go more.

This is a great way to spend a day with the family! They have free admission days all the time so check out their website and plan a great adventure with lots to see and learn! Loved the 3D Amazon Movie and dying to go back to the planetarium as soon as possible!!Also check our the Holocaust Memorial outside, its honestly amazing and really pulls on the heart!

Not a bad museum. But, prices recently increased sharply. Sure, try it if youre new in town. But, theres not enough exhibit turnover to return frequently, especially for the high price.

Truly a great museum that really works to provide a great experience by displaying great exhibits. Great staff!

I always enjoy visiting here. Entertainment to be had for the little ones but I recommend going over the plan with the kiddos before entering and while exploring to ensure everyone enjoys. Oft times a great place for a couple or group of adults to experience as part of an adventure!

The Da Vinci exhibit and many of the other traveling exhibits have been great. Its a little pricey to get in, though for a little more you can get a membership for repeat visits for new exhibits. Some of the IHSA activities are showing their wear, bit otherwise its a clean, beautiful facility.

I really liked the way they tells you about the human exploration in the field of astronomy. Dome planetarium is awesome. There is a giant moon.

As a person who visited the USA for the first time, being abroad for the first time, I enjoyed everything I saw here. There was a Disney paintings and short video exhibition there too.

Fun museum! definitely check out the da Vinci exhibit. its very inspirational.

Was a neat place to see. Would i go again, maybe. Not the kinda museum i was thinking of. Yet still a neat place.

Did u know Leonardo Davinci explored the golden triangle, he wrote in his notebooks from right to left in Italian... just a couple of many fact i learned at special exhibition #riverfrontmuseum

Always have a great time, fun interactive exhibits and the Giant Screen movie theater is great for watching any movie

Many free hands-on exhibits for children, although several were broken or out of order while we were there.They also offer free and paid educational exhibits. Both were high quality and well laid out.It was really a great mix of media (hands on, videos, mobile apps, posters, items on display behind glass).

There isnt much to see here. They did have an interesting DaVinci exhibition but other than that...meh

Great place to visit and walk in Peoria.

Nice place for kids to think learn and play. Especially during winter but little pricey. Would love if I get some deals

History of Peoria with special art exhibit.

What a great time. Decided on a weekend trip to Peoria, and made a stop at the Riverfront Museum. What a fabulous time! The exhibits were interactive, encouraging and educational.

Schedules rotation of exhibits. Great giant movie screen. Will revisit when I have more time. Easy access. Preferred previous location.

The Legos exhibit was awesome. My grandson loved it and I did too!

Were members and go here whenever we can. Great place to take the kids.

Great place the kids to have fun. They have a planetarium, a kids area thats toddler friendly, giant movie theater, and a special area that features changing exhibits.

The exhibits are often skewed to include a local aspect to them and they have unique and wonderful presentations. The staff are all friendly and helpful and its always a joy and a fun educational experience to visit. If youre pressed for time and want a fun Peoria souvenir you should stop in at the gift shop at the very least.

Lego exhibit is fantastic!

Great time with family. Theatre is pretty cool too.

Great place to watch a movie even if you dont visit the museum

Fun place. We came for the Lego exhibit and wasnt disappointed. Lots of interactions exhibits afterwards. Rest of the museum was very Interactive displays. Fun time.

The atmosphere was very pleasant, perfect for outdoor & indoor activitities, family friendly, and the museum was Fantastic! Quite a variety of exhibits from NASA memorabilia to local known artist paintings to special exhibits on Abraham Lincoln. Including baseball memorabilia. Free parking and gerat photo ops and activities for kids.

We went to see Star Wars! Great theater experience.

Great place...the sculptures in Lego blocks is wonderful and the history of Peoria is informative and very well done. My favorite is the planetarium...we saw two 30 minute shows and thoroughly enjoyed both.

My friend is a member and invited me along. The movie was Supetrdogs and shown in 3D. This was my first time in the theater : not a huge place, but accommodating. The place was full, yet i did not feel crowded. The temperature was perfect! Theater was extremely clean, so important. I may need to join. We found the permanent exhibits to be extremely interesting! The show at the planetarium was way good also. This is a great place to visit when the weathers not great.

This is a great place to spend the day. They have lots of interesting things to see for all ages. I really liked the exhibit about peoria. I am a transplant so it was nice to learn a little of the history.

Great interactive exhibits not much money was spent on this place. Better than I expected

Great place! Just need a little more information on places that are open!!! Some were closed for work which I understand put you could put signs on doors! The museum was very clean and organized otherwise.

Good Museum to visit to see local history, and look at the stars in the planetarium. A must see is the Art of Brick Exhibit. Adults are 18 dollars, and college students can get in for 16 dollars each

Great service and employees. I loved the moving Art of the Brick exhibit and the others. Memberships are very much worth it even for 100 dollars

Awesome interactive educative. Something for the entire family.

Always a great exhibits. Nice friendly staff throughout the museum and theater.

Enjoyed the Lego exhibit. Unfortunately it is a traveling exhibit. Great museum for children. Could use better curation. Lots of information but not well presented.