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!

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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

The Lab

Grab your lab coat and safety goggles – it’s time to step into The Lab! This hands-on space lets children experience what it’s like to be a real scientist. From exploring cutting-edge tools to conducting experiments, kids will get an inside look at the exciting world of scientific discovery. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure in science!

– Explore high-powered microscopes to get a close-up view of plants, bugs, and tissues
– Practice weighing and balancing with our industrial scale
– Explore hands-on science with our glove box
– Watch a real centrifuge in action as it spins and separates materials right before your eyes

special events

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

Mar

22

10:00 am

-

2:00 pm

Learn from experts at the Winnebago-Boone County Farm Bureau about how agriculture affects our daily lives!

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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Hey everyone

Congratulations to Sophia, our employee of the month! Sophia is one of our discovery guides who helps maintain exhibits and contributes to an amazing guest experience! 🥳

Favorite exhibit: Planetarium 🔭
Favorite part about working at DCM: Seeing the kids getting excited about learning 🧠
Hobbies: Musical theatre and writing 🎶✍️
Favorite food: Empanadas 😋
Chosen superpower: Time travel 🧭
Favorite childhood toy: Kit Kittredge American Girl Doll 👧
Ideal day in Rockford: Visit all the WW2 historical sites, most notably Camp Grant and Beyer Stadium, then finish the day watching Girls of Summer, a musical about the Rockford Peaches ⚾️🍑
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Congratulations to Sophia, our employee of the month! Sophia is one of our discovery guides who helps maintain exhibits and contributes to an amazing guest experience! 🥳

Favorite exhibit: Planetarium 🔭
Favorite part about working at DCM: Seeing the kids getting excited about learning 🧠
Hobbies: Musical theatre and writing 🎶✍️
Favorite food: Empanadas 😋
Chosen superpower: Time travel 🧭 
Favorite childhood toy: Kit Kittredge American Girl Doll 👧
Ideal day in Rockford: Visit all the WW2 historical sites, most notably Camp Grant and Beyer Stadium, then finish the day watching Girls of Summer, a musical about the Rockford Peaches ⚾️🍑

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Congratulations 🎈

She was wonderful when we were there last month for a field trip! ♥️

Sophia! ❤️👏 Congratulations!

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