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!
(2147)

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.

You could say we’re a teeny tiny bit excited for Gabby’s Dollhouse MEOWseum Discovery Days! Photo op starts today, and t...
08/28/2026

You could say we’re a teeny tiny bit excited for Gabby’s Dollhouse MEOWseum Discovery Days! Photo op starts today, and tomorrow is the big event from 9:30am to 2pm!

We can’t wait to have a paw-some time with you!

MEOWseum Discovery Days start TOMORROW! Who's ready? 🐾
08/27/2026

MEOWseum Discovery Days start TOMORROW! Who's ready? 🐾

😻 Calling all Gabby fans: MEOWseum Discovery Days are coming to DCM! Stop in August 28 through September 6 for a photo with our backdrop, and don't miss the museum-wide Gabby's Dollhouse event August 29!

- Pandy Paws scavenger hunt 🔎
- Cakey Cat and Baby Box crafts 🎨
- Mercat Lab experiments 🧜‍♀️🔬
- DJ Catnip dance party 💃
- Kitty Fairy craft in the enchanted garden ✨🧚‍♀️

08/26/2026

Just 2 more sleeps until Gabby’s Dollhouse MEOWseum Discovery Days!

8/28 – 9/6: photo backdrop
Saturday, 8/29: special museum-wide Gabby event with tons of cat-tastic activities! 🐱❤️

Register your group today for a night they’ll never forget! Fall overnight museum experiences are LIVE – register for on...
08/25/2026

Register your group today for a night they’ll never forget! Fall overnight museum experiences are LIVE – register for one of our Museum Mash-Ups today! 🦖💫🤖

Start your evening with hands-on STEM activities at Discovery Center, then head over to Burpee Museum of Natural History to sleep among the dinos.

Browse dates and register: https://discoverycentermuseum.org/classes-and-programs/overnight-programs/

No field trips this week!
08/24/2026

No field trips this week!

08/24/2026

How do you start your Monday mornings? DCM staff starts with a little 🔥✨

Today is our last open Monday of the season! Starting next week, we will be returning to our usual schedule of Tuesday t...
08/24/2026

Today is our last open Monday of the season! Starting next week, we will be returning to our usual schedule of Tuesday through Sunday, 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM.

08/21/2026

Jake fixes Newton's Cradle in the Discovery Park!

Check out this amazing Baby Box our guides are building in Makerspace! 😻📦 She's almost ready to get crafty with you!Gabb...
08/20/2026

Check out this amazing Baby Box our guides are building in Makerspace! 😻📦 She's almost ready to get crafty with you!

Gabby's Dollhouse MEOWseum days are coming up: Aug. 28 – Sept. 6 we'll have a purrfect photo op, and our special Gabby-themed event is Aug. 29. Everything is included with general admission or membership!

🥳 October and November babies... book your birthday party now! We are fully booked for September, so get yourself on the...
08/19/2026

🥳 October and November babies... book your birthday party now! We are fully booked for September, so get yourself on the calendar early for fall / winter 2026 while you can!

We are currently booking parties Sunday afternoons from 1–3pm. Visit https://discoverycentermuseum.org/come-visit/parties-and-rentals/ for more info and to book!

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

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Discovery Center Museum posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Establishment

Send a message to Discovery Center Museum:

Shortcuts

Share

Category