open for
exploration

Daily

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

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.

Jun

27

9:30 am

-

2:00 pm

Welcome back King Candy’s Liquid Nitrogen Ice Cream Sundae Show!

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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We had a Zootastic time! 🐣 Thanks to everyone who joined us today for Zootastic Adventures! See MoreSee Less

1 day ago

GREAT NEWS! 🐐
Our animal friends are staying a little longer! The Petting Zoo will be open until 3 pm. Come meet them!
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GREAT NEWS! 🐐
Our animal friends are staying a little longer! The Petting Zoo will be open until 3 pm. Come meet them!

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Always a favorite Family Friday!

Don’t let it rain on your parade! Zootastic Adventures will be here at Discovery Center from 9:30 am – 2:00 pm, rain or shine! Our live animal Petting Zoo has been moved indoors to Discovery Room and all activities will resume as planned in Kresge Hall. We’ll see you there! 🐣 See MoreSee Less

Don’t let it rain on your parade! Zootastic Adventures will be here at Discovery Center from 9:30 am - 2:00 pm, rain or shine! Our live animal Petting Zoo has been moved indoors to Discovery Room and all activities will resume as planned in Kresge Hall. We’ll see you there! 🐣

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Will Kona ice still come??

Yay!! Was just going to check in about this! My kids are super excited!

2 days ago

Join us tomorrow for Zootastic Adventures! 🐣
Here is everything you need to know before you go!
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Join us tomorrow for Zootastic Adventures! 🐣
Here is everything you need to know before you go!
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