become a

member

open for
exploration

Tuesday - Sunday

9:30 am - 4:30 pm

$10 per person
($6 during second-floor pause)

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

$10  per person

($6 during second-floor pause)

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

Join the Discovery Center Museum for unlimited play and exciting benefits!

Join the Discovery Center Museum and enjoy FREE ADMISSION plus much more. With over 25,000 square feet of exhibits and new attractions added each year, every visit promises a fresh and exciting experience.

Why Become a Member?

Enjoy unlimited access to a year of fun-filled family adventures, with a membership that pays for itself in just a few visits. Your support helps sustain the Discovery Center, benefiting families across our region.

Family

$135

1-year Membership

Two named adults and all dependent children age 17 or younger

Includes:

  • Free admission to Discovery Center for one full year
  • Free or reduced admission to 300+ participating science centers and museums
  • 50% off admission for up to six (6) people to participating ACM museums (see below)
  • Discounts on birthday parties, classes, camps, workshops, and in the gift shop
  • Four (4) one-time-use planetarium tickets
  • Invitations to members-only events
  • Access to monthly Member Morning
  • Early registration for classes
  • Subscription to e-news updates

Grandparent

$135

1-year Membership

Two grandparents and all grandchildren age 17 and younger

Includes:

  • Free admission to Discovery Center for one full year
  • Free or reduced admission to 300+ participating science centers and museums
  • 50% off admission for up to six (6) people to participating ACM museums (see below)
  • Discounts on birthday parties, classes, camps, workshops, and in the gift shop
  • Four (4) one-time-use planetarium tickets
  • Invitations to members-only events
  • Access to monthly Member Morning
  • Early registration for classes
  • Subscription to e-news updates

CLIMB
SuperPass

$190

1-year Membership

Choice of family or grandparent membership

Includes:

  • Free admission to Discovery Center for one full year
  • Free or reduced admission to 300+ participating science centers and museums
  • 50% off admission for up to six (6) people to participating ACM museums (see below)
  • Discounts on birthday parties, classes, camps, workshops, and in the gift shop
  • Four (4) one-time-use planetarium tickets
  • Invitations to members-only events
  • Access to monthly Member Morning
  • Early registration for classes
  • Subscription to e-news updates
  • Four (4) one-time-use guest passes
  • Free admission to CLIMB (Chicago-area Local Increased Membership Benefits) museums for up to six (6) people. Participating museums:

– DuPage Children’s Museum, Naperville

– Kohl Children’s Museum, Glenview

– Wonder Works Children’s Museum, Oak Park

– Kidswork Children’s Museum, Frankfort

– The Children’s Museum, Oak Lawn

Access

$65

1-year Membership

Active military, Foster Care, TANF, SNAP/EBT, WIC

Includes:

  • Free admission to Discovery Center for one full year
  • Discounts on birthday parties, classes, camps, workshops, and in the gift shop
  • Four (4) one-time-use planetarium tickets
  • Invitations to members-only events
  • Access to monthly Member Morning
  • Early registration for classes
  • Subscription to e-news updates

About Your Membership

  • Memberships are non-refundable and non-transferable.
  • Memberships purchased on weekends will be mailed or available for pick-up the next business day.

Give the Gift of Discovery

Gift memberships to the Discovery Center Museum are a perfect way to give a year full of excitement and learning. Here’s how you can give a gift membership:

Phone

Call us at (815) 963-6769

In Person

711 North Main Street
Rockford, IL 61103

The membership year starts when the recipient redeems the certificate.