Trip Times: Tours begin as early as 9:00 a.m. Monday -- Friday
Chaperones: We suggest a ratio of one adult per five children.
Payment: Payment in full is due upon arrival.
Gift Shop: Our gift shop offers a variety of fun, educational items, and is available to you and your students upon request. Gift bags range from $2.00-$5.00, and preorder options are available.
Lunch: Discovery Center Museum's indoor lunchroom is available for $10.00, only by reservation, first-come first-served. You can also order individual pizzas, juice and water through us for a hassle-free meal. For more information, visit dining options.
Coupons & Passes: Discovery Center is happy to provide coupons and passes for student incentives, PTO events, and more. For more information or to make a special request, contact us.
To register for a field trip: Register by phone (815) 963-6769 from Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 5 pm. Please have the following information ready when you call:
- Desired date and time with alternative choices.
- Name of contact person/ teacher in charge of trip.
- Name of school, mailing address and phone.
- Grade level or age of students.
- Any special needs.
- What your group would like to do:
All tours scheduled will receive a written confirmation of your reservation. Upon receipt of your confirmation, all teachers/contacts are asked to please review all information in the tour reservation packet.
There are many types of vortices that occur in our atmosphere. Tornadoes, Hurricanes, frontal rainstorms, water spouts, and “dust devils” are examples of atmospheric vortices. Learn more about vortices in our atmosphere in the Wild Weather exhibit.
