Discovery Center Museum

Discovery Center Museum Located in Rockford, IL, Discovery Center creates opportunities for children to learn and play through hands-on experiences in the sciences and art!
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With more than 250 interactive exhibits and a fantastic outdoor park, the exploration is endless! 🔎💡 Hands-on exhibits encourage children of all ages to play, explore, create and, ultimately, discover the joy of learning! Exhibits relate to math, color & light, Midwest wild weather, agriculture, communication, health and the human body, nanoscience, the science of sports and more. Discovery Center

also boasts an award-winning outdoor park. Visit soon and see why Discovery Center Museum is ranked the #4 children's museum in the nation by Child magazine and a top 12 museum by Forbes.com.

06/04/2026

Watch as Grow! comes to life with brand new carpet and fresh murals on the walls! It is absolutely incredible to watch this space transform before our eyes…

06/02/2026

FRIDAY, JUNE 5, 9:30-2PM | Who’s excited for Barnyard Bash this Friday?? Here’s a look back at last year’s petting zoo:

Calling all scout troops, camps, and youth groups! Get ready for the ultimate overnight adventure:🔬 STEM activities🌌 Pla...
06/02/2026

Calling all scout troops, camps, and youth groups!

Get ready for the ultimate overnight adventure:
🔬 STEM activities
🌌 Planetarium experience
🦕 Dinosaur exploration
🏛️ Exclusive after-hours museum access
😴 Overnight museum camp-in fun!

Illinois residents can visit DCM for FREE on the following days in June:
06/01/2026

Illinois residents can visit DCM for FREE on the following days in June:

OPEN TODAY! Our first open Monday of the summer!DCM now open every day 9:30am to 4:30pm 😎
06/01/2026

OPEN TODAY! Our first open Monday of the summer!
DCM now open every day 9:30am to 4:30pm 😎

Summer Mondays are here, starting this week! Now open EVERY DAY from 9:30am to 4:30pm!
05/31/2026

Summer Mondays are here, starting this week! Now open EVERY DAY from 9:30am to 4:30pm!

June 5th is Barnyard Bash – just one week away... Kick off your summer with our first Family Friday of the year here at ...
05/29/2026

June 5th is Barnyard Bash – just one week away... Kick off your summer with our first Family Friday of the year here at Discovery Center! 🐮🐥🐐🐑

Event is FREE with general admission or membership!

05/29/2026

It's summertime and we're bringing a bit of fun to the sidewalk out front! Try our our chalk obstacle course next time you come by 🌞

Address

711 N Main Street
Rockford, IL
61103

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 9:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 9:30am - 4:30pm
Saturday 9:30am - 4:30pm
Sunday 9:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+18159636769

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