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$12 per person
Museum members and little ones aged one and under are free!
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open for exploration
$12 per person
Museum members and little ones aged one and under are free!
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!
Dive into our interactive exhibits where it’s encouraged to get hands-on!
Step into a world where every adventure helps children grow.
GROW!, 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.
Join us for even more excitement at one of our upcoming events.
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.
With a Discovery Center Museum membership, you’ll enjoy exclusive benefits, plus unlimited fun and learning!
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Tomorrow is the first Saturday of the month… Members, you know what that means! Member hour is tomorrow from 8:30 – 9:30 AM! 🪱🔍 … See MoreSee Less
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Friendly reminder: please only bring water into the museum! 💧✨ … See MoreSee Less
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Today is Skyscraper Day, and our staff celebrated with a building competition! Which team’s strategy came out in top? 🏙️ … See MoreSee Less
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Our first homeschool class of the fall, "From Grains to Goats," was so much fun yesterday! Students spent the day learning about farm processes and interacting with live animals, with the opportunity to shear a sheep and milk a goat! … See MoreSee Less
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Register your group today for an overnight adventure they'll never forget!
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Upcoming FREE admission days for Illinois residents! Now is the perfect time to come see what's new at the museum if you missed it this summer 🌱 … See MoreSee Less
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