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Museum members and little ones aged one and under are free!
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open for exploration
$12Â per person
Museum members and little ones aged one and under are free!
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!
Dive into our interactive exhibits where it’s encouraged to get hands-on!
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.
Join us for even more excitement at one of our upcoming events.
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.
With a Discovery Center Museum membership, you’ll enjoy exclusive benefits, plus unlimited fun and learning!
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Let’s take a moment to appreciate the community leaders that took time to share stories with us during our opening of Grow! 💚
🌱Rep. Maurice West
🌱Chief Tyo, Rockford Fire Department
🌱Dr. Spearman, RVC President
🌱Chelsea Meyer, B103
🌱Jennifer Cacciapaglia, Mayor’s Office of Domestic & Community Violence Prevention
🌱 Nicole Bennett, RPS 205 School Board
🌱 Nicole Morig, DCM Board President
🌱 Dr. Patty Lynott, Rockford University President
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Let's get FOAMY! Join us July 17 for super bubbly fun with Absolute Science's Mega Foam Blaster – 10AM to 2PM outside. 🫧 We may have some summery characters stopping by as well…
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What a big day!
Grow! opened to the public for the first time, we had 4 incredible magic shows, and we got a front row seat to all of it. We are so grateful to all our guest readers today, our magician Zack Percell, our hardworking staff, and of course YOU, the community, for showing up! 🌱💚 … See MoreSee Less
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Before and after opening Grow! 🌱 … See MoreSee Less
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How did we build Grow!? Check out the timelapse of the entire process here:
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Grow! opens tomorrow, and we have invited some incredible community members to help us make this opening weekend special. Friday and Saturday we will have guest readers stationed in the new exhibit space to share stories throughout the morning and early afternoon! 📖✨ … See MoreSee Less
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