open for
exploration

Tuesday - Sunday

9:30 am - 4:30 pm

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

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

$10Β  per person

($6 during second-floor pause)

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

Discovery Town

The pint-sized city and family favorite, Discovery Town, is back and included with membership or general admission! Discovery Town is designed as a miniature town where children can engage in imaginative play while exploring various real-life professions and storefronts. Visit all of your favorite places including the veterinarian clinic, postal shop, pizza shop, taco truck, theater, kindergarten, fire station and more!

Starting the second week of December, Discovery Town will undergo a full holiday makeover with a Polar Playground containing a sock skating rink, glittering ice castles to build, and a cuddly polar petting zoo. This special exhibit will be in Woodward Exhibit Hall from October 12th – January 5th!

special events

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

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Children running around on indoor polar playground

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Experience Discovery Town as a winter wonderland!

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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November Donation Days! πŸ‚

Donation Days offer select afternoons and evenings when Illinois residents are encouraged to contribute what they feel the experience is worth and can afford.
Please provide a valid state ID or driver’s license proving Illinois residency and you can enjoy free general admission!

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November Donation Days! πŸ‚

Donation Days offer select afternoons and evenings when Illinois residents are encouraged to contribute what they feel the experience is worth and can afford. 
Please provide a valid state ID or driver’s license proving Illinois residency and you can enjoy free general admission!

#donationday

Online purchases will be paused while our servers reboot starting today at 4 pm and lasting until tomorrow at noon πŸ›’

The following will be unavailable to purchase during this time:
– Gift memberships and certificates
– Class registrations
– Donations
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Online purchases will be paused while our servers reboot starting today at 4 pm and lasting until tomorrow at noon πŸ›’

The following will be unavailable to purchase during this time:
- Gift memberships and certificates
- Class registrations
- Donations

Upcoming field trips for this week! On Friday, we will have a larger group which means more kiddos exploring the museum. Please plan accordingly! πŸ—“οΈ See MoreSee Less

Upcoming field trips for this week! On Friday, we will have a larger group which means more kiddos exploring the museum. Please plan accordingly! πŸ—“οΈ

Smashing Pumpkins has been canceled due to the weather 🌧️

However, the museum is still open to play!
– You can still drop off your pumpkins for our local farm πŸŽƒ
– Enjoy a mini catapult activity in Makerspace βœ‚οΈ
– Get a free token for our bookworm vending machine πŸ“š
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Smashing Pumpkins has been canceled due to the weather 🌧️

However, the museum is still open to play!
- You can still drop off your pumpkins for our local farm πŸŽƒ
- Enjoy a mini catapult activity in Makerspace βœ‚οΈ
- Get a free token for our bookworm vending machine πŸ“š

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Folks can also come out on November 10 to the Pumpkin Smash & Composting Event at Nettle Curbside Compost for fun activities and to compost your pumpkins! πŸŽƒ

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