open for
exploration

every day!

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

every day

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

Imagination Playground

Imagination Playground is an innovative foam block play system and interactive play space designed to encourage child-directed, open-ended play. Now bigger and better than before, including a Tot Spot area made just for littles!

special events

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

Jun

05

9:30 am

-

2:00 pm

Meet friendly barn animals up close!

Jun

12

9:30 am

-

2:00 pm

Climb aboard big rigs and mighty machines!

Jun

19

young girl dressed as a pirate on stage

9:30 am

-

2:00 pm

Create your own adventure story and meet fantastical characters!

Jul

03

9:30 am

-

2:00 pm

Experience a sensory-friendly firework display and parking lot demos!

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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Discovery Center Museum + Burpee Museum of Natural History are teaming up for an incredible overnight adventure: Museum Mash-Up!

This program is perfect for scout groups, youth orgs, and summer camps! We have two dates available, book your group before they're full!
July 18-19
August 7-8

More info:
discoverycentermuseum.org/classes-and-programs/overnight-programs/
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Today is the first day of Summer Camp! 😎☀️
It's NOT TOO LATE to register! There are still spots available in the following camps:

STEM CAMP ages 9-11 day camp – Kitchen Chemistry June 15-19, and Engineering Adventures July 6-10!

TOT SPOT ages 3-5 afternoon camps – Creative Cooks (June 15-18) and Junior Inventors June 22-25!

Check out available camps here: discoverycentermuseum.org/classes-and-programs/summer-camps/
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MEMBERS – reminder that tomorrow is our monthly Member Morning: receive exclusive early access to the museum from 8:30am to 9:30am!

P.S. Next month we will be closed for the 4th of July and there will be no Member Morning, but we have something else in store for members… 👀
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