Pop-Ups in the Museum

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POP UPS IN THE MUSEUM

Fridays 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. | Saturdays 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. 

FREE WITH SPECIAL EXHIBITION ADMISSION

 Hands-on educational fun!

Join us at the Peoria Riverfront Museum Fridays 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. and Saturdays 11 a.m.- 1:30 p.m. for exhibition related educational experiences! 

Schedule:

  • Saturday, July 1, 2023: Harlem Renaissance Blackout Poetry
    In the "Bronzeville to Harlem: An American Story" exhibition
    Create blackout poetry based on "Bronzeville to Harlem: An American Story" and the poetry of the Harlem or Black Renaissance. 
     
  • Friday July 7, 2023: Pop Art Coloring Activity
    In the "Modern Masters: Selections from the Heintzman Collection" exhibition
    Based on the art of Andy Warhol and Keith Haring, make your own modern art!
     
  • Saturday July 8, 2023: Pig Heart Scavenger Hunt
    In the Learning Lab
    Find the heart! Complete a scavenger hunt and get to touch real specimens!
     
  • Friday July 14, 2023: Rock Identification Class
    In the "Treasures" Gallery
    Test your geologic knowledge! Identify rocks, and earn a prize!
     
  • Saturday July 15, 2023: Blood-in-a-Bottle
    In the Learning Lab
    Create a sensory bottle that is a model of blood!
     
  • Friday, July 21, 2023: Digging Up Plaque
    In the Learning Lab
    Dig, dig, dig! Enjoy a multi-sensory educational activity that promotes heart health!
     
  • Saturday, July 22, 2023: Giant Operation
    In the Learning Lab
    Play with a GIANT "Operation" game! Can you beat the buzzer?
     
  • Friday, July 28: Harlem Renaissance Blackout Poetry
    In the "Bronzeville to Harlem: An American Story" exhibition.
    Create blackout poetry based on "Bronzeville to Harlem: An American Story" and the poetry of the Harlem or Black Renaissance.