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

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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Get excited! A summer full of fun for the whole family starts in just 2 WEEKS! Family Fridays start June 5th!

www.discoverycentermuseum.org/events
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Barnyard Bash is coming up, and baby chicks are on their way! They’ll be hatched and ready to meet you by June 5th… mark your calendars! 🐥🐣 See MoreSee Less

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Great news – due to popular demand we have added more summer camp sessions for ages 3-5! 🌞

NEWLY AVAILABLE:
👨‍🍳 Tot Spot Creative Cooks: June 15-18th, 1-3pm. Ages 3-5 ​​
discoverycentermuseum.tamretail.net/SelectEvent.aspx?eventid=1007841

💡 Tot Spot Junior Inventors: June 22-25th, 1-3pm. Ages 3-5
discoverycentermuseum.tamretail.net/SelectEvent.aspx?eventid=1007842

Register today while spots last!
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After a busy couple weeks, field trips have slowed down a little bit this week. Come in and play! See MoreSee Less

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We are proud to announce that we are a participating Blue Star Museum from Armed Forces Day (May 16th) through Labor Day (September 7)!

This means FREE admission for those currently serving in the United States Military–Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Space Force, Coast Guard–including Reservists, National Guardsman (regardless of status), U.S. Public Health Commissioned Corps, NOAA Commissioned Corps, and up to five family members.

For FAQ & more info please visit: www.arts.gov/initiatives/blue-star-museums/frequently-asked-questions
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Become a member today! www.discoverycentermuseum.org/membership
P.S. this super cute puppet is available for adoption in our gift shop and could be your new best friend!
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