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

Grow! Nature Grows Character

Step into a world where every adventure helps children grow.

GROW!, Discovery Center Museum’s newest 3,000-square-foot exhibit, invites children and families to climb, build, explore, imagine, and discover together in an immersive, nature-inspired environment.

special events

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

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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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You could say we’re a teeny tiny bit excited for Gabby’s Dollhouse MEOWseum Discovery Days! Photo op starts today, and tomorrow is the big event from 9:30am to 2pm!

We can’t wait to have a paw-some time with you!
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MEOWseum Discovery Days start TOMORROW! Who's ready? 🐾😻 Calling all Gabby fans: MEOWseum Discovery Days are coming to DCM! Stop in August 28 through September 6 for a photo with our backdrop, and don’t miss the museum-wide Gabby’s Dollhouse event August 29!

– Pandy Paws scavenger hunt 🔎
– Cakey Cat and Baby Box crafts 🎨
– Mercat Lab experiments 🧜‍♀️🔬
– DJ Catnip dance party 💃
– Kitty Fairy craft in the enchanted garden ✨🧚‍♀️
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Just 2 more sleeps until Gabby’s Dollhouse MEOWseum Discovery Days!

8/28 – 9/6: photo backdrop
Saturday, 8/29: special museum-wide Gabby event with tons of cat-tastic activities! 🐱❤️
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Register your group today for a night they’ll never forget! Fall overnight museum experiences are LIVE – register for one of our Museum Mash-Ups today! 🦖💫🤖

Start your evening with hands-on STEM activities at Discovery Center, then head over to Burpee Museum of Natural History to sleep among the dinos.

Browse dates and register: discoverycentermuseum.org/classes-and-programs/overnight-programs/
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How do you start your Monday mornings? DCM staff starts with a little 🔥✨ See MoreSee Less

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