America 250 Exhibitions at the Peoria Riverfront Museum
Now Open
Joyful Resistance, showcasing some of the best Black American art through many mediums, open through January 3, 2027.
Opening Soon
The Promise of Liberty guest curated by documentarian Ken Burns, bringing together over 100 of the most important documents in American history, are several other incredible exhibitions coming in the new year. Opens January 31, 2026, closes January 3, 2027
Deep Rivers/Long Roads: The Journey of America will open on the same day as "The Promise of Liberty," January 31, 2026, and will close April 12, 2026
Peoria Plays America, a series that spotlights American sport and performance will open in it's first iteration on February 13, 2026 and will continue through the year, featuring different athletes and performers from central Illinois and documenting their achievements.
Exquisite Creatures will be coming to us through the support of one of our biggest donors, Art Bridges, opening on February 27, 2026 and closing on August 9, 2026
Toytopia will bring a nostalgic look at the way America plays, opening May 9, 2026 and closing September 7, 2026
We Remember: Stories from the 9/11 Memorial & Museum, will be the first time that the New York institution has ever collaborated with another museum, opening on September 5, 2026 and closing on April 11, 2027
Closing out this special America 250 celebration, Transportation Revolutions: America on the Move will showcase the incredible stories of transportation and innovation, opening October 3, 2026 and closing on April 11, 2027.