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

19

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!

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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Get ready for a paws-itively amazing show! @Puppy Pals Live will be performing this upcoming Family Friday on June 26th, showcasing jaw dropping stunts and hilarious tricks. 🐶🎪 FREE with general admission or membership! See MoreSee Less

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Still looking for a fun Father’s Day plan? We’ve got you covered!

Bring the family to Discovery Center Museum on Sunday, June 21 for a day full of play, creativity, laughter, and memory-making!

✨ BONUS: Dads and the special people who love like dads receive FREE admission all day long!
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The final chapter of Storybook Adventure has come to a close; thank you for a magical and heroic journey! ✨The End✨ See MoreSee Less

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Let the adventure begin…✨ Storybook Adventure today from 9:30am to 2pm: meet heroes and princesses, create your own story, and participate in science so cool it's basically magic ⚡️🔮
Free with admission or membership!
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We recently revealed some of the progress in the Grow! space… See MoreSee Less

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We have live science activities happening in The Lab Tuesday–Thursday every week this summer! This week is microscope investigations! 🔬 See MoreSee Less

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