
Discovery Center Museum
711 North Main Street
Rockford, Illinois 61103
(815) 963-6769
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Explore the amazing science of air and water pressure. Use atmospheric pressure to hold back a flood, discover a barometer in your bathroom, and put on the squeeze to make a diver sink and float. Experiment with Bernoulli’s principal and Pascal’s law and test your own strength against the power of pressure.
Wednesday, March 10
Session 1 ages 6-7; 11:00-12:30 p.m.
Session 2 ages 8-9; 11:00-12:30 p.m.
Session 3 ages 10+; 11:00-12:30 p.m.
Session 4 ages 6 & up: 3:30-5:00 p.m.
Explore the amazing science of air and water pressure. Use atmospheric pressure to hold back a flood, discover a barometer in your bathroom, and put on the squeeze to make a diver sink and float. Experiment with Bernoulli’s principal and Pascal’s law and test your own strength against the power of pressure.
Wednesday, March 10
Session 4 ages 6 & up: 3:30-5:00 p.m.
In advance: $4 public/$3 members - Tickets go on sale February 1.
At the door: $5 public/$4 members
Show times: 10:00 a.m.; 11:30 a.m.; 1:00 p.m.; & 2:30 p.m.
Discovery Center Celebrates National Bubble Week with national bubble celebrity Geoffrey Akins, live performances, and sudsy science fun. Be amazed at the intricate shapes and forms of bubbles during Geoff’s captivating 30-minute bubble show. Then test your own soapy skills with bubble art and activities for the whole family in the Bubble-Palooza Playground. Get your tickets early, as the bubble shows will take place in our 90-seat theater. Museum admission not included. Sponsored by US Bank.
Corks & Conversation
Perfect your palette and hone your senses for Corks & Conversation – a wine tasting event hosted by the Discovery Center Auxiliary on Sunday, March 28 from 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. at Ciao Bella Ristorante – 6500 Riverside Blvd.
Connoisseurs and amateurs will be pleased as we sample wines from around the world and nibble an array of delectable appetizers and desserts from Ciao Bella. There will also be a silent auction and door prizes. Dress is casual.
Tickets are $25 per person. Reservations can be made by calling Discovery Center at 815-963-6769. Proceeds benefit the educational programs at Discovery Center. Corks & Conversation is sponsored by Savant Capital Management and Thomas & Rosemary Muldowney.
Monday – Friday, March 29-April 2; 1:00-4:00 pm
Monday – Friday, April 5-April 9; 1:00-4:00 pm
This teeny tiny science has a gigantic impact on your life. Explore smaller-than-microscopic sizes and get a feel for unusual materials with daily demonstrations and activities.
Monday – Friday, March 29-April 2; 1:00-4:00 pm
Monday – Friday, April 5-April 9; 1:00-4:00 pm
This teeny tiny science has a gigantic impact on your life. Explore smaller-than-microscopic sizes and get a feel for unusual materials with daily demonstrations and activities.
Monday – Friday, March 29-April 2; 1:00-4:00 pm
Monday – Friday, April 5-April 9; 1:00-4:00 pm
This teeny tiny science has a gigantic impact on your life. Explore smaller-than-microscopic sizes and get a feel for unusual materials with daily demonstrations and activities.