come
visit
open for
exploration
Tuesday - Sunday
9:30 am - 4:30 pm
$10 per person
($6 during second-floor pause)
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
$10 per person
($6 during second-floor pause)
Museum members and little ones aged one and under are free!
museum hours
Tuesday – Sunday
9:30 am – 4:30 pm
makerspace hours
Wednesday – Saturday
10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Monday and Tuesday
Closed
outdoor rock river discovery park
Open during regular
museum hours, weather
permitting
Closed during the winter
months
Admission
$10 per person
($6 during second-floor pause)
Free for members and children aged one and younger
discover wonder!
Located in downtown Rockford, IL, we’re nestled in the Riverfront Museum Park campus alongside the Rockford Art Museum and next to the Burpee Museum of Natural History. With over 300 hands-on exhibits, we’re a nationally-ranked children’s museum and one of Northern Illinois’ top family attractions.
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plan your visit
Make a day (or two!) of it. We have information to help plan your visit including directions, accessibility information, local attractions, and dining options for your family to enjoy.
bring a group
Whether planning a field trip or group visit, Discovery Center Museum is an ideal destination.