Peoria Riverfront Museum - recently built and I've been there a few times. They tend to have science and history exhibits, but every once in a while they open up their huge art gallery. There are a few permanent exhibits such as the early car prototypes. There is also an IMAX theatre and planetarium.
Peoria Historical Society - They organize guided tours throughout the year including visits to the Pettingill-Morron House (I'm still trying to make a meetup out of this), trolley rides, and Haunted Peoria Tours in October.
CIAO - Stands for the Central Illinois Artist Organization. They're an artist collective in the area and they're hosts of many galleries in town- the biggest being the Sunbeam Building near Bradley University, and host First Friday events - special receptions opened to the public every first Friday of the month.
Wheels O Time - I've always passed by it, but never went in before. Supposedly holds antique autos, musical devices, and other electronics of olden times.
Wheels O Time - I've always passed by it, but never went in before. Supposedly holds antique autos, musical devices, and other electronics of olden times.
Museums of the Diocese - lol, wow, I had no idea that this was a museum. I've always thought it was some administrative building. I'm having mixed feelings about it now since I could have sworn that area used to be for low-income housing, and then I'm like, "Ooh, pretty Gothic inspired relics."
I'm also partial to the Bloomington-Normal area since I used to live there and half of the community lives down there as well.
Children's Discovery Museum - Normal, I've always passed by, but never explored inside aside of the gift shop (they always have the cutest plushies). It's a permanent exhibit styled kid's science museum. Definitely not lolita friendly, but I love how it looks.
David Davis Mansion - David Davis was a judge in Bloomington back in Abe Lincoln's heyday (apparently, he used to visit the manor himself). I love this place and it's definitely lolita friendly and it's free (donations encouraged). The only downside is having to cover your shoes before stepping inside and you can't take photos (probably a good idea if you're superstitious since family members have died). The interior and exterior are kept in good condition (with many original finishings). They even show you the hidden servants quarters.
Immanuel Bible Foundation/The Van Leer Center at Broadview Mansion - It's not really a museum, but it is a beautiful historical house and clock tower that can be toured once a year (usually around Christmas season). I haven't got to visit it due its secretive scheduling. Apparently, they also hold the local opera group and do poetry workshops and painting classes.
Vrooman Mansion - Historic home turned Bed and Breakfast. Like the Van Leer house, they only do public tours once a year around the Christmas season. The Tea Ladies tend to host events at this B&B and I've been meaning to do a lolita meetup with them.
A list of more local museums
http://vroomanmansion.com/attractions/museums.html
McLean County Museum - the former court house turned local history museum in downtown Bloomington. I've honestly never been inside since there weren't many exhibits that interested me. I might have to check it out and change my mind.
Bloomington-Normal has a bigger art scene, in my opinion, due to the bigger college town presence. About a block away from the Children's museum is the ISU Art Gallery and Heartland and Illinois Wesleyan has a student gallery. Downtown has a number of small galleries, mostly along Main street, and next to the BCPA is the McLean County Arts Center.
I'm sure there are more museums out there just waiting to be discovered, but that's all of the time I have for blogging today. What are some interesting places in your town? Are there any that are lolita meetup friendly? Have you gone to any for a lolita meetup?
Have a good rest your day!
-Lily
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