Free! Partial Solar Eclipse Viewing Party 

Sun Plaza 

Mon, Aug 21  I  11:30 am - 1:45 pm 

Total Solar Eclipse of 2017: August 21 there will be a total solar eclipse visible in a narrow path across the United States. In Peoria, the Sun will be 90% eclipsed by the Moon. If you cannot travel to the path of totality (full eclipse) watch the partial solar eclipse with us! 

Join Peoria Riverfront Museum and Peoria Astronomical Society on the museum's Sun Plaza (the center of the Central Illinois Community Solar System) for biggest Partial Solar Eclipse Party in the Peoria area! Free & open to the public.

Look through solar telescopes & pinhole projectors! 

Talk to astronomy experts! 

Enjoy fun family activities! 

Eclipse viewing shades & snacks available for purchase 

Real-time streaming of total solar eclipse in Dome Planetarium

Don't miss this very rare astronomical event!

Contact Renae Kerrigan at  rkerrigan@peoriariverfrontmuseum.org or 309-863-3030 for further information.

Event is free and open to the public. Regular admission applies to Museum galleries and planetarium shows (eclipse streaming is free). This event will be outside with limited seating provided. If you would like to sit, you are welcome to bring your own folding or camp chair.

For more info: http://www.peoriariverfrontmuseum.org/dome-planetarium/total-solar-eclipse-of-2017/free-solar-eclipse-viewing-party