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May 8, 2008
Dog Whisperer to unleash his power in Rockford this Fall
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, May 8, 2008 CONTACT: Ann Marie Walker, Marketing Manager (815) 963-6769, ext. 2832 e-mail: annmariew@discoverycentermuseum.org www.discoverycentermuseum.org Dog Whisperer to unleash his power in Rockford this Fall Discovery Center Auxiliary brings renowned dog expert Cesar Millan to... More »

May 7, 2008
Discovery Center “breaks” Spring Break attendance records
Rockford, IL – There were so many people at Discovery Center on Thursday, people had to wait to get in until other visitors left. A Spring Break attendance record was set Thursday with 1,394 people enjoying the exhibits, live science... More »

March 19, 2008
BURPEE MUSEUM & DISCOVERY CENTER TEAM UP FOR “OLD FASHIONED EGG HUNT”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – March 11, 2008 Contacts: Ann Marie Walker Jill Trojniar Marketing Manager Marketing & Development Discovery Center Museum Burpee Museum 815.963.6769 815.965.3433 ext 1005 annmariew@discoverycentermuseum.org jill.trojniar@burpee.org BURPEE MUSEUM & DISCOVERY CENTER TEAM UP FOR “OLD FASHIONED EGG... More »

March 19, 2008
The Science of Spring Break Fun!
For Immediate Release Wednesday, March 19, 2008 CONTACT: Ann Marie Walker, Marketing Manager (815) 963-6769, ext. 2832 annmariew@discoverycentermuseum.org The Science of Spring Break Fun! Rockford, IL – Spring Break is upon us. For families looking for fun activities, Discovery... More »

January 23, 2008
Enjoy the tastes, sounds and feel of the tropics at Discovery Center's "Sizzling Sunday" event January 27
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, January 17, 2008 CONTACT: Ann Marie Walker, Marketing Manager (815) 963-6769, ext. 2832 e-mail: annmariew@discoverycentermuseum.org www.discoverycentermuseum.org Enjoy the tastes, sounds and feel of the tropics at Discovery Center's "Sizzling Sunday" event January 27 ROCKFORD, Ill. –... More »

December 11, 2007
AT&T Supports Nonprofit Organizations in Rockford; Builds Stronger Communities Through $9 Million in National Grant Program
For more information, contact: Chris Comes (AT&T) Office: 312-932-2832 E-mail: ccomes@attnews.us AT&T Supports Nonprofit Organizations in Rockford; Builds Stronger Communities Through $9 Million in National Grant Program AT&T Excelerator Grants Assist Organizations Serving Diverse Ethnic Groups, Low-Income Families, People with... More »

November 28, 2007
We-Can National Program to Combat Childhood Obesity
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, November 28, 2007 CONTACT: Ann Marie Walker, Marketing Manager (815) 963-6769, ext. 2832 Rockford, IL -- On Thursday, November 29th, Acting Surgeon General Galson and NIH Director Zerhouni will announce expanded efforts to address the childhood... More »

November 20, 2007
AREA CHILDREN COLLECT QUARTERS
FOR RELEASE – November 20, 2007 Contact: Ann Marie Walker, Marketing Manager Ph. 815-972-2832 annmariew@discoverycentermuseum.org AREA CHILDREN COLLECT QUARTERS TO HELP MUSEUM EXPANSION CAMPAIGN Rockford, IL – The campaign to raise $10 million to expand and enhance the Burpee and... More »

September 9, 2007
“The Art of the Brick” LEGO® exhibition
“The Art of the Brick” LEGO® exhibition at Discovery Center Museum closes September 9 ROCKFORD, Ill. –If you are one of the few people who haven’t seen The Art of the Brick this summer at Discovery Center Museum, now is... More »

April 7, 2006
Celebrate 25 Years of Discovery with Discovery Center Museum!
Join the Discovery Center Museum as it celebrates 25 years of discovery! This year marks the 25th anniversary of Discovery Center Museum and plans are underway for a spectacular party. More »