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.