Every Thursday Open House from 10AM - 2PM. Private Tours are available for small groups by appointments. For questions, private tours and special event rentals contact the Peoria Historical Society Office 309-674-1921.

The Pettengill-Morron House has celebrated 150 years! When you visit lean about all of the owners, stories of abolitionists and the underground railroad, what famous actor was married in the home and other stories of Peoria's past along with unique collection of pieces. The house is on the National Register of Historic Places and is owned by the Peoria Historical Society.

 

For more info: https://www.peoriahistoricalsociety.com/events

FINE ART FILMS 

First Thursday of Every Month | 6:30 p.m. 

Films on fine art are coming to the Peoria Riverfront Museum's Giant Screen Theater! 

Enjoy films based on the lives and artistry of some of the most famous artists in the word, including Salvador Dalí, Caravaggio, Jeff Koonz, Basquiat, and more!

Film and fine art come together on the largest Film Society Screen in the nation at the Peoria Riverfront Museum. 

Schedule of films

Raphael: The Young Prodigy | February 1, 2024
Get tickets HERE

Upcoming

Basquiat: Radiant Child | March 7, 2024

Napoleon: In the Name of Art | April 4, 2024

Final Portrait : Alberto Giacometti | May 2, 2023

Mr. Turner | June 6, 2023

Sponsored by Fine Arts Society of Peoria, Visionary Society

For more info: https://www.peoriariverfrontmuseum.org/giant-screen-theater/fine-art-films