Discovery Center Museum
711 North Main Street
Rockford, Illinois 61103
(815) 963-6769
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Little Firefighters
Sound the siren and meet Dot, the firehouse Dalmatian, as we learn about fire safety. Pretend to climb the ladder to rescue Dot, create a fire truck project and eat a tasty snack.Cost: $11 public; $9 members - Pre-registration Required
Sessions for 3 – 6-year-olds:
Session 1 Tues., Mar. 9; 11:00 a.m. – Noon
Sessions for 2-year-olds:
(With an adult, NO siblings, please.)
Session 9, Tues., Mar. 9; 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Little Firefighters
Sound the siren and meet Dot, the firehouse Dalmatian, as we learn about fire safety. Pretend to climb the ladder to rescue Dot, create a fire truck project and eat a tasty snack.Cost: $11 public; $9 members - Pre-registration Required
Sessions for 3 – 6-year-olds:
Session 2 Wed., Mar. 10; 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Session 3 Wed., Mar. 10; 11:00 a.m. – Noon
Session 4 Wed., Mar. 10; 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
- Time:
- 11:00am - 12:30pm
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.
- Time:
- 3:30pm - 5:00pm
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.
Little Firefighters
Sound the siren and meet Dot, the firehouse Dalmatian, as we learn about fire safety. Pretend to climb the ladder to rescue Dot, create a fire truck project and eat a tasty snack.Cost: $11 public; $9 members - Pre-registration Required
Sessions for 3 – 6-year-olds:
Session 5 Thurs., Mar. 11; 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Session 6 Thurs., Mar. 11; 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Sessions for 2-year-olds:
(With an adult, NO siblings, please.)
Session 10, Thurs., Mar. 11; 11:00 a.m. – Noon
Little Firefighters
Sound the siren and meet Dot, the firehouse Dalmatian, as we learn about fire safety. Pretend to climb the ladder to rescue Dot, create a fire truck project and eat a tasty snack.Cost: $11 public; $9 members - Pre-registration Required
Sessions for 3 – 6-year-olds:
Session 7 Sat., Mar. 13; 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Session 8 Sat., Mar. 13; 11:00 a.m. - Noon
- Time:
- 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Second Saturday Science Series
March 13; 1:00-4:00 pm
Junior MD
What do doctors look for when they make you say “Ahh” or look in your ears? Find out as you get the inside scoop on diagnosing diseases. Look through microscopes, test for germs, listen through a stethoscope, and use real medical equipment. Med students from U of I School of Medicine are on hand to teach you what doctors really do!
No registration required. Included with Museum admission: $6 adults, $5 children ages 2-17.
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.
Beboppin’ Bunnies
Hop into a cabbage patch of fun as we learn the habits of rabbits! Nibble from a bunny salad bar and create some art every-bunny will love.Cost: $11 public; $9 members - Pre-registration Required
Sessions for 3 – 6-year-olds:
Session 1 Tues., Mar. 23; 11:00 a.m. – Noon
Sessions for 2-year-olds:
(With an adult, NO siblings, please.)
Session 9, Tues., Mar.23; 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Beboppin’ Bunnies
Hop into a cabbage patch of fun as we learn the habits of rabbits! Nibble from a bunny salad bar and create some art every-bunny will love.Cost: $11 public; $9 members - Pre-registration Required
Sessions for 3 – 6-year-olds:
Session 2 Wed., Mar. 24; 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Session 3 Wed., Mar. 24 11:00 a.m. – Noon
Session 4 Wed., Mar. 24; 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Beboppin’ Bunnies
Hop into a cabbage patch of fun as we learn the habits of rabbits! Nibble from a bunny salad bar and create some art every-bunny will love.Cost: $11 public; $9 members - Pre-registration Required
Sessions for 3 – 6-year-olds:
Session 5 Thurs., Mar. 25; 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Session 6 Thurs., Mar. 25; 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Sessions for 2-year-olds:
(With an adult, NO siblings, please.)
Session 10, Thurs., Mar. 25; 11:00 a.m. – Noon
Beboppin’ Bunnies
Hop into a cabbage patch of fun as we learn the habits of rabbits! Nibble from a bunny salad bar and create some art every-bunny will love.Cost: $11 public; $9 members - Pre-registration Required
Sessions for 3 – 6-year-olds:
Session 7 Sat., Mar. 27; 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Session 8 Sat., Mar. 27; 11:00 a.m. – Noon
- Time:
- 2:00pm - 5:00pm
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.
- Time:
- 1:00pm - 4:00pm
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.
- Time:
- 1:00pm - 4:00pm
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.
- Time:
- 1:00pm - 4:00pm
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.