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

26

10:00 am

-

2:00 pm

Watch furry friends perform stunts and comical tricks!

Jul

03

10:00 am

-

2:00 pm

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

Jul

10

Jul

17

10:00 am

-

3:00 pm

Mega Foam Blaster Fun!

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!

Let’s be friends!

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Have you seen a demo cart pop up during your visit yet? Fun demos and activities are ready to amaze you all summer long! See MoreSee Less

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We have officially reached the ceiling with our new Grow! components! We can’t wait to reveal the full exhibit gallery to the public in just a few weeks… 🌱 See MoreSee Less

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Puppy Pals LIVE! is happening in the museum this Family Friday from 10am to 2pm! There will be four 30-minute shows in Woodward Hall at 10am, 11am, 12:30pm, and 1:30pm. Tickets are first come, first serve and free with admission to the museum! 🐶🐾 See MoreSee Less

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Camp shenanigans continue! Beat the upcoming July heat and summer boredom with our Engineering Adventures camp for ages 9-11. Register today: discoverycentermuseum.org/class/engineering-adventures-9-11/ See MoreSee Less

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You don't want to miss this Rockford museum collab! 😍✨ Sign your group up today!
Learn more: discoverycentermuseum.org/classes-and-programs/overnight-programs/
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Free day today from 1-4:30pm for Illinois residents!Illinois residents can visit DCM for FREE on the following days in June: See MoreSee Less

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