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!

welcome

to Rockford's Discovery Center Museum

where fun and learning collide! Created with curious children in mind, our museum blends interactive exhibits and engaging programs into endless opportunities to play, discover, and experience the magic of hands-on learning!

explore

our exhibits

Dive into our interactive exhibits where it’s encouraged to get hands-on!

featured exhibit

Grow!

Step into a world where every adventure helps children grow.

GROW! Nature Grows Character, Discovery Center Museum’s newest 3,000-square-foot exhibit, invites children and families to climb, build, explore, imagine, and discover together in an immersive, nature-inspired environment. Take a walk down the Perseverence Trail, write letters and hang sweet notes on the Kindness Tree, make a wish in the Wishing Well, work together to pollinate a giant flower in Bee in Sync, explore bugs and critters in the Curiosity Corner, take a moment to center yourself by the campfire in the Mindfulness Oasis, and test your bravery on the Confidence Climber.

special events

Join us for even more excitement at one of our upcoming events.

plan your next

visit

All the details to make your experience an epic adventure! Everything you need to know is here – from special exhibits, to travel and parking information, to dining suggestions, and ideas for other things to do around Rockford.

become a member

With a Discovery Center Museum membership, you’ll enjoy exclusive benefits, plus unlimited fun and learning!

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