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

05

9:30 am

-

2:00 pm

Meet friendly barn animals up close!

Jun

12

9:30 am

-

2:00 pm

Climb aboard big rigs and mighty machines!

Jun

19

young girl dressed as a pirate on stage

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!

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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MEMBERS – reminder that tomorrow is our monthly Member Morning: receive exclusive early access to the museum from 8:30am to 9:30am!

P.S. Next month we will be closed for the 4th of July and there will be no Member Morning, but we have something else in store for members… 👀
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Friday, June 12th is TOUCH-A-TRUCK! Come see the big rigs, emergency vehicles, and all sorts of interesting machines in person from 9:30am to 2pm! 🚚🚒🚛🚎 See MoreSee Less

Friday, June 12th is
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Making summer memories that last a lifetime 💛 See MoreSee Less

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Barnyard Bash is in Kresge Hall due to the weather! Here until 2pm 🐐🐥🐓🐑 See MoreSee Less

Barnyard Bash is in
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We’re ready for Family Friday! Barnyard Bash today from 9:30am to 2pm INSIDE! See MoreSee Less

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Meet the chicks! These babies are hatched and ready to meet you all TOMORROW at Barnyard Bash from 9:30am to 2pm! 🐥 See MoreSee Less

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