Classes | Programs - American Animation: Art on Screen - Peoria Riverfront Museum

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Museum Conversations | Henry Diltz: Legendary Rock Photographer -SOLD OUT
Museum Conversations: Christopher Marley
American Animation: Art on Screen
SENIOR DAY
Senior Morning
FREE DAYS
Bradley FUSE Interactive Experience 2026
Engineering Day 2026
Virtual Programming
Objectively Speaking | The Young Collectors
Hands-on at Home | Fun Art + Science Projects
Virtual Science Demos
All Events - Listing
Field Trips | Outreach Programs
Every Student Initiative
ESI Student + Family Museum Fun Pass
Recurring Programs
Chemistry Demonstrations with Bradley University's Chemistry Club
Science Treasure Hunt
American Animation: Art on Screen
American Animation: Art on Screen
Thursday, June 4, 2026 - Sunday, June 7, 2026
Disney classics are back in the Giant Screen Theater!
American Animation: Art on Screen
brings to life decades of Disney, with special activities that are fun for the whole family! Experience classic Disney films, shorts, and documentaries on the Peoria Riverfront Museum's Giant Screen Theater, the largest Film Society screen in America.
Renowned Disney author and historian J.B. Kaufman will join us for fascinating pre-film talks and post-film Q&As as well as book signings after select films. Mr. Kaufman is a film historian and author who specializes in Disney animation history and silent films. His books include
The Fairest One of All
,
Pinocchio: The Making of the Disney Epic
, and
Walt Disney's Mickey Mouse
.
New this year!
Introducing Marcy Carriker Smothers and the Walt Disney Hometown Museum of Marceline, MO.
Marcy Carriker Smothers is a foodie, a lover of all things Disney, and an author of several books on the happiest place on earth, including
Eat Like Walt: The Wonderful World of Disney Food
and
Walt's Disneyland: A Walk in the Park with Walt Disney
.
The Walt Disney Hometown Museum was established in 2001 to help celebrate the 100th Birthday of Marceline’s favorite son, Walter Elias Disney. The original museum was built on the personal collection of Ruth Disney Beecher, Walt’s sister. Ruth maintained a close relationship with her brothers Walt and Roy, and knew the admiration they all shared toward their hometown.
Programming Schedule:
Thursday, June 4, 2026
5:45 p.m. - Book Signing with Marcy Carriker Smothers
Join us for a book signing with Marcy Carriker Smothers, author of
Eat Like Walt: The Wonderful World of Disney Food
and
Walt's Disneyland: A Walk in the Park with Walt Disney.
To celebrate Walt's birthday, cupcakes will be available as supplies last.
6:30 p.m. -
Walt: The Man Behind the Myth
, introduced by Marcy Carriker Smothers
50 Achievement Passport Points
| Get tickets
HERE
See the 2001 biographical documentary film on the life of Walt Disney, narrated by Dick Van Dyke, on the largest Film Society Screen in the nation.
Friday, June 5, 2026
5:30 p.m.- Book signing with J.B. Kaufman
Join us for a book signing with author and Disney historian J.B. Kaufman, whose works include:
Worlds to Conquer: The Art and Making of Walt Disney's Fantasia
,
The Fairest One of All
and
Walt Disney's Mickey Mouse: The Ultimate History.
6:30 p.m. - Movie and a short:
Steamboat Willie
an
d
Fantasia
50 Achievement Passport Points
|
Get tickets
HERE
See
Fantasia
as you've never seen it before, on the largest film society screen in the nation. Preceded by the short that started it all,
Steamboat Willie
, and introduced by J.B. Kaufman, this is a can't-miss for Disney fans!
Saturday, June 6, 2026
Get a special all-day pass, Saturday only!
This pass earns you access to all
American Animation: Art on Screen
events on Saturday, June 6, 2026. Tickets to individual programs can be purchased below.
10 a.m. -
The Jungle Book
, introduced by J.B. Kaufman
50 Achievement Passport Points | Get individual tickets
HERE
See
The Jungle Book
as you've never seen it before, on the largest Film Society Screen in the nation, introduced by J.B. Kaufman.
12:30 p.m. -
Snow White
, introduced by J.B. Kaufman
50 Achievement Passport Points | Get individual tickets
HERE
See the first feature length film by Walt Disney Productions on the largest Film Society screen in the nation, introduced by J.B. Kaufman. After the film, enjoy a special chance to meet and take pictures with Disney princess Snow White in the Giant Screen Theater lobby.
3 p.m.- Walt Disney's Marceline: Celebrate 25 Years of the Walt Disney Hometown Museum
100 Achievement Passport Points | Get individual tickets
HERE
Join us in the Giant Screen Theater for a special presentation from the Walt Disney Hometown Museum in Marceline, MO, sharing the legacy of the man who started it all, Walt Disney, and their special mission of preserving Disney history.
6:30 p.m. - Movie and a Short:
Alice's Wonderland
and
Mary Poppins
50 Achievement Passport Points | Get tickets individual
HERE
See Mary Poppins as you've never seen her before! Meet Mary herself prior to the screening in the Giant Screen Theater lobby, and then enjoy a special song from the magical nanny prior to a screening of
Mary Poppins
, preceded by Disney short
Alice's Wonderland,
all introduced by J.B. Kaufman.
Sunday, June 7, 2026
1 p.m. - Secrets of Fantasia by J.B. Kaufman
100 Achievement Passport Points | Get tickets
HERE
Enjoy a special presentation by author and Disney Historian J.B. Kaufman on the history of Fantasia, detailed in his book:
Worlds to Conquer: The Art and Making of Walt Disney's Fantasia
2:30 p.m.
-
Movie and a Short:
Flowers and Trees
and
Fantasia
,
introduced by J.B. Kaufman
50 Achievement Passport Points | Get tickets
HERE
See
Fantasia
as you've never seen it before, on the largest Film Society screen in the nation, preceded by Disney short
Flowers and Trees
and introduced by J.B. Kaufman.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
American Animation: Art on Screen
is sponsored by Visionary Society, Friends of Art, and Illinois Arts Council