become a

member

open for
exploration

tuesday – sunday

9:30 am - 4:30 pm

$12  per person

Museum members and little ones aged one and under are free!

become
a member

open for exploration

tuesday – sunday

9:30 am - 4:30 pm

$12  per person

Museum members and little ones aged one and under are free!

Join the Discovery Center Museum for unlimited play and exciting benefits!

Join the Discovery Center Museum and enjoy FREE ADMISSION plus much more. With over 25,000 square feet of exhibits and new attractions added each year, every visit promises a fresh and exciting experience.

Why Become a Member?

Enjoy unlimited access to a year of fun-filled family adventures, with a membership that pays for itself in just a few visits. Your support helps sustain the Discovery Center, benefiting families across our region.

End of the year special: purchase or renew your membership between November 14 and December 31, 2026 to receive 4 FREE guest passes!

Family

$160

1-year Membership

Two named adults and all dependent children age 17 or younger

Includes:

  • Free admission to Discovery Center for one full year
  • Free or reduced admission to 300+ participating ASTC science centers and museums
  • 50% off admission for up to six (6) people to participating ACM museums
  • Discounts classes, camps, workshops, and in the gift shop
  • Invitations to members-only events
  • Access to monthly Member Morning
  • Early registration for classes
  • Subscription to e-news updates

Grandparent

$160

1-year Membership

Two grandparents and all grandchildren age 17 and younger

Includes:

  • Free admission to Discovery Center for one full year
  • Free or reduced admission to 300+ participating ASTC science centers and museums
  • 50% off admission for up to six (6) people to participating ACM museums 
  • Discounts on classes, camps, workshops, and in the gift shop
  • Invitations to members-only events
  • Access to monthly Member Morning
  • Early registration for classes
  • Subscription to e-news updates

Access

$65

1-year Membership

Active military, Foster Care, TANF, SNAP/EBT, WIC. Must live in Winnebago or Boone Counties in Illinois to be eligible.

Includes:

  • Free admission to Discovery Center for one full year
  • Free or reduced admission to 300+ participating ASTC science centers and museums
  • Discounts on classes, camps, workshops, and in the gift shop
  • Invitations to members-only events
  • Access to monthly Member Morning
  • Early registration for classes
  • Subscription to e-news updates

About Your Membership

  • Memberships are non-refundable and non-transferable.
  • Memberships purchased on weekends will be mailed or available for pick-up the next business day.

Give the Gift of Discovery

Gift memberships to the Discovery Center Museum are a perfect way to give a year full of excitement and learning. You are also welcome to purchase a gift card of another amount that can be applied to a membership, used in the gift shop, or whatever the lucky recipient chooses!

Phone

Call us at (815) 963-6769

In Person

711 North Main Street
Rockford, IL 61103