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!

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

Discovery Town

The pint-sized city and family favorite, Discovery Town, is back and included with membership or general admission! Discovery Town is designed as a miniature town where children can engage in imaginative play while exploring various real-life professions and storefronts. Visit all of your favorite places including the veterinarian clinic, postal shop, pizza shop, taco truck, theater, kindergarten, fire station and more!

Starting the second week of December, Discovery Town will undergo a full holiday makeover with a Polar Playground containing a sock skating rink, glittering ice castles to build, and a cuddly polar petting zoo. This special exhibit will be in Woodward Exhibit Hall from October 12th – January 5th!

special events

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

Dec

07

Children running around on indoor polar playground

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Experience Discovery Town as a winter wonderland!

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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Thank you to everyone who joined us for our 2nd Informal Educators Hub! We had fantastic conversations about marketing and community engagement, and had a blast blowing bubbles and exploring the museum afterward!

Special shoutout to the following organizations for their great work in our community!

Atwood Center – Rockford Park District
Severson Dells Nature Center
Midway Village Museum
Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens
Lockwood Park – Rockford Park District
Rockford Symphony Orchestra
Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful
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Thank you to everyone who joined us for our 2nd Informal Educators Hub! We had fantastic conversations about marketing and community engagement, and had a blast blowing bubbles and exploring the museum afterward!

Special shoutout to the following organizations for their great work in our community!

Atwood Center - Rockford Park District
Severson Dells Nature Center
Midway Village Museum
Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens
Lockwood Park - Rockford Park District
Rockford Symphony Orchestra
Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful
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Gift a year of Discovery to ensure year-round adventures! 🎁🎄🎉
These adorable gift card holders can be found in our gift shop and feature woodland creatures, elves, Christmas trees, and more!
Gift memberships can also be purchased on our website (gift card holders not included).

#holiday #gift #membership
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Gift a year of Discovery to ensure year-round adventures! 🎁🎄🎉
These adorable gift card holders can be found in our gift shop and feature woodland creatures, elves, Christmas trees, and more! 
Gift memberships can also be purchased on our website (gift card holders not included).

#holiday #gift #membershipImage attachment
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