open for
exploration

Tuesday - Sunday

9:30 am - 4:30 pm

$12  per person

Museum members and little ones aged one and under are free!

become
a member

open for exploration

Tuesday - Sunday

9:30 am - 4:30 pm

$12  per person

Museum members and little ones aged one and under are free!

welcome

to Rockford's Discovery Center Museum

where fun and learning collide! Created with curious children in mind, our museum blends interactive exhibits and engaging programs into endless opportunities to play, discover, and experience the magic of hands-on learning!

explore

our exhibits

Dive into our interactive exhibits where it’s encouraged to get hands-on!

featured exhibit

Calm Space

Enjoy a sensory-friendly environment perfect for calming decompression! Snuggle up in a cozy canoe or bean bag, marvel at our mesmerizing bubble tube, and unwind with peaceful wall projections.

special events

Join us for even more excitement at one of our upcoming events.

Feb

22

11:00 am

-

3:00 pm

Participate in hands-on activities, demonstrations, and robotics provided by top engineering firms from the Rockford area!

plan your next

visit

All the details to make your experience an epic adventure! Everything you need to know is here – from special exhibits, to travel and parking information, to dining suggestions, and ideas for other things to do around Rockford.

become a member

With a Discovery Center Museum membership, you’ll enjoy exclusive benefits, plus unlimited fun and learning!

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13 hours ago

Join us for an exciting, 2-part lecture series with Rockford Art Museum as we explore the world of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist art. 🎨 Led by art historian Valerie Olafson, discover the groundbreaking techniques and visionary works of artists like Monet, Van Gogh, and Morisot.

Whether you’re a longtime art lover or a curious newcomer, this series will deepen your understanding and appreciation of these revolutionary movements.

▪️Registration not required
▪️Come early if you’d like to visit the Impressionist Immsersive Exhibition

We can't wait to see you there!
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Join us for an exciting, 2-part lecture series with Rockford Art Museum as we explore the world of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist art. 🎨 Led by art historian Valerie Olafson, discover the groundbreaking techniques and visionary works of artists like Monet, Van Gogh, and Morisot. 

Whether you’re a longtime art lover or a curious newcomer, this series will deepen your understanding and appreciation of these revolutionary movements. 

▪️Registration not required
▪️Come early if you’d like to visit the Impressionist Immsersive Exhibition

We cant wait to see you there!

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We are open today! Come and play ☀️

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On your website it says it is close are you open to the public or just for field trips.

We are open for Presidents Day! Come and play at the museum this Monday ☀️ See MoreSee Less

We are open for Presidents Day! Come and play at the museum this Monday ☀️
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