Would you like to be an astronaut, traveling the galaxy in your own spaceship? Or fly over land and sea in a jet? Maybe you're the down to earth type. Would you like to forecast the weather in a television studio? Or create your own police sketch while unraveling the mysteries of human genetics?

When you visit Discovery Center Museum, you and your family can explore the world, and even the universe, without ever leaving our inspiring environment. The thrill of exploration and discovery is built into every one of our 250-plus hands-on science and arts exhibits located inside Discovery Center Museum and outside in Rock River Discovery Park.

Below is a list of our current permanent exhibit areas. Click on a featured exhibit area to learn more:

Rock River Discovery Park

Discovery Center's Outdoor Science Park will close November 8, 2009 through late Spring, 2010. We appreciate your patience as we expand the museum for your future enjoyment.

Explore the first community-built outdoor science park in the nation.

Air & Flight

Gravity, lift, thrust and drag - learn about the science behind flight.

Team Up! Explore Science & Sports

Hit the slopes on a virtual snowboard, measure the speed of your pitch, and more.

Discovery Center Planetarium

Explore the night sky with one of our live shows.

Tot Spot

Our area for children under six features rotating exhibits your pre-schooler will love. Tot Spot is located on the first floor during the construction of new Tot Spot. The waterplay area is unavailable and will reopen in June with the new and expanded Tot Spot.

Power House You'll be "magnetically drawn" to our exhibit - explore shock, static, polarization, and more. Sponsored by ComEd/Exelon. Wild Weather Our planet's atmosphere provides a wealth of surprises. Learn about them here. Simple Machines Push and pull your way around pulleys, levers, and gears! Color & Light Explore how light affects the colors we see everyday in this vibrant hands-on experience. Math & Puzzles Play here to learn how dimensions and arithmetic affect our lives every day. Body Shop From head to toe, there are a million places to explore on the human body. Start here! Sponsored by Rockford Health System Auxiliary. Art Studio Create a piece of art to take home in this kid-friendly art studio. Sponsored by Rockford Health System Auxiliary WIFR Kids News Studio Whether you're an anchor or behind the camera, you'll love our interactive news studio! Robotics Lab Design your own mars rover, space station or robot. Keep up with Discovery Center Museum's latest news, exhibits, and events. Sign up today! Email:   For Email Marketing you can trust