There are so many reasons why you, your neighbors, friends or your company should support Discovery Center Museum.  Formed in 1981, Discovery Center has grown to be “a gem of Rockford”. We help support the educational, cultural and financial vibrancy of the region.  In 2005 more than 192,100 people participated in our events, outreach programs or visited the museum from northern Illinois, southern Wisconsin, and western Chicago suburbs.  We offer a wide array of fun, family oriented educational programs that help teach important lessons in math, science, astronomy, health and art. We strive to keep our admission fees affordable for all people in the community.  Ranked the “fourth best children’s museum in the nation” by Child magazine in 2002, our programs are designed to adhere to specific learning standards.  We serve 1,000 individual at-risk children every school week through the After School Achievement Program in cooperation with the Rockford Public School District.  Last year Discovery Center gave 320 underserved families in our community a free one-year family membership so they can enjoy museums around the country.  Our work continues and we thank you for your generous support of quality education.