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Peoria Riverfront Museum

Peoria Riverfront Museum is a science & technology museum & planetarium in Peoria, Illinois. It is one of the U.S. museums catalogued by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

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About this museum

What is Peoria Riverfront Museum?

The Peoria Riverfront Museum is a non-profit multidisciplinary museum of art, science, history, and achievement that promotes itself as the only museum of its kind in the United States. It is located on the Illinois river in downtown Peoria, Illinois. Representing a unique private/public partnership, the museum is privately funded by donors and members while operating in a building owned by the County of Peoria. The museum has five major galleries and more than 30 other smaller display spaces for constantly rotating exhibitions ranging from international blockbusters to displays from its permanent collection. It is also known for its 40 ft (12 m) Digistar 7 dome planetarium and a film society using a 70 ft (21 m) Giant Screen Theater, the largest known film society screen in the U.S.

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The record

Museum details

Name
Peoria Riverfront Museum
Type
Science & Technology Museum & Planetarium
City
Peoria
State
Illinois
Website
http://www.peoriariverfrontmuseum.org
IMLS Museum ID
8409500751
Coordinates
40.68945, -89.59053
What kind of museum is Peoria Riverfront Museum?

Peoria Riverfront Museum is classified as a science & technology museum & planetarium in the IMLS Museum Data Files. Browse more science & technology museum & planetariums →

Where is Peoria Riverfront Museum located?

Peoria Riverfront Museum is located in Peoria, Illinois at approximately 40.68945, -89.59053. See the map above.

Does Peoria Riverfront Museum have a website?

Yes — the IMLS record lists http://www.peoriariverfrontmuseum.org. Hours and admission can change, so check the official site before you visit.

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