Many rewarding and satisfying volunteer opportunities exist at Discovery Center. Our volunteers make a difference at the museum and in our community. For more information, you can email us ...
Request a Donation
DONATION REQUESTS
Discovery Center is proud to support other nonprofit organizations committed to serving children. Below are the guidelines for requesting a donation of complimentary museum family ...
Media
If you would like to receive press releases, please send an email to annmariew@discoverycentermuseum.org to be added to the Media List.
If you need to interview someone at Discovery Center for a ...
Internships
Opportunities
Discovery Center Internships offer an exceptional and unique experience at an award-winning children’s museum. We offer customized, staff-level internships in a broad range of ...
Summer Interns 2024
About the Role:
Discovery Center Museum is seeking energetic and creative individuals to join our team as Summer Interns. This role is ideal for those who are passionate about engaging with the ...
Board of Directors
Board of Directors 2024
Nicole Carter
Alexis Conniff
Jim DiVerde - President
Jennifer Dunlap
Michael Dunn, Jr. - 2nd Vice President
Joel Foss
Joanne Giers - Secretary
Dr. Ehren ...
Staff/Contact Us
Meet the Museum Staff
Our staff is wholly dedicated to Discovery Center’s vision of providing an enriching, challenging, and fun environment designed to promote interest in the arts and ...
Employment
Discover Our Employment Opportunities
Discovery Guide, Part-Time
Discovery Guides play an integral role in the success of the Museum’s Mission by facilitating our exhibits, interacting with ...
History
The Rockford Area Arts Council and the Junior League of Rockford founded Discovery Center Museum in October, 1981. Their goal was to provide a participatory learning environment for children ...
Overview
About Discovery Center Museum
Discovery Center Museum is a hands-on children's science museum with more than 300 exciting interactive exhibits spread throughout 23,000 square feet on two floors. All ...
Community Partnerships
After School Achievement Program (ASAP)
For 15 years, Discovery Center Museum has collaborated with Rockford Public Schools to offer the After School Achievement Program. We serve as lead agency in ...
