A long anticipated children’s museum in Peoria now has a director. The Peoria Park District announced Rebecca Shulman Herz will lead the PlayHouse Children’s Museum. The museum will cater to children and families, and is expected to open later this year.
Herz has two Master’s Degrees in Museum Education and Art History. She also has experience working on museum programs that engage children. Herz has also worked with local artists to start a digital video program at the Proctor Center.