Discovery Center Museum is a well-established institution located in Rockford, Illinois. Its exhibit galleries cover various topics, including electricity, the human body, space, simple machines, the science of sports, communication, agriculture, color and light, and math. Discovery Center Museum spans over 23,000 square feet and offers a hands-on children's science experience with more than 300 exciting interactive exhibits. All exhibits are designed to relate to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) principles. Additionally, visitors can explore the Rock River Discovery Park in the museum's backyard. This 15,000-square-foot multi-level science park features a water play area, a dinosaur dig pit, and a Secret Garden and is widely regarded as one of the top family attractions in Rockford.
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• Free Admission For Children Age One and Younger
• Free Admission For Members.
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DISCOVERY CENTER MUSEUM REVIEWS
KIDS LOVE THE MUSEUM! We had a wonderful time here at the museum. The fun way to teach science with play was exciting. They have many different exhibits for engaging kids. They do offer a huge outdoor playground. The pretend play rooms were equally fun and popular among kids.
Spent a few hours here with my grandsons. What a great hands on place for kids! There was so much to do and explore. There was also a huge outdoor play area for the nicer weather. Highly recommend to bring the kids here!
This was so much fun! The outdoor play area is huge, and both floors have so many activities! This was also great for my older son. He has aged out of so many children's museums, but he loved this one!
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Burpee Museum of Natural History is a renowned institution dedicated to natural history located in Rockford, Illinois. With four floors of engaging exhibits suitable for the whole family, the museum inspires all people to embark on a lifetime of learning and discovery about the natural world through preservation and interpretation. They offer exciting field trips for schools and hands-on workshops, ranging from making fossils to water quality testing and invertebrate analysis in their water lab on the Rock River. Burpee Museum of Natural History also provides home-school programming, where the museum serves as your laboratory. The museum offers free admission for toddlers (3 and under) and active military families from Memorial Day through Labor Day. They continue conducting ongoing scientific research, establishing themselves as a world-class museum in Rockford, and offering outstanding cultural programming and special events.
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• Free Admission For Children Up To 3
• Free Admission For Members.
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Adult (13 & up): $12
Kids (4-12y/o): $10
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BURPEE MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY REVIEWS
This is a nice little museum. It's better than many small museums I've visited. The staff is active and engaging. They were a joy to talk to and knew what they were talking about. We will definitely be returning here again. We called ahead as we were visiting on 12/23 (the eve of Christmas Eve) and they were open, and not very crowded. We were able to take our time and enjoy the exhibits.
A lovely museum. I was struck especially by the triceratops skulls/fossils they have--I have never seen such a collection in numerous natural history museums I have toured. Worth a visit if ever in the Rockford area.
Very interesting Museum. Also I was approached by one of the employees and he took his time to explain me some things about Dinosaurs. This Museum is a Must Go To when you are in Rockford Area.
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Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum is a historic house museum in Rockford, Illinois. The place has over 27 acres of trees, vines, winding pathways, flowerbeds, and gardens. The house was built as a personal residence by Robert Hall Tinker. The museum preserves and shares the legacy of the Tinker family & inspires visitors to connect with history. Guided tours, approximately 60 to 90 minutes in duration, provide a comprehensive walking tour experience, with a complimentary wheelchair available. Throughout the year, they will have lectures, workshops, open houses, family game days, members-only night tours, and free admission dates for you to explore what it is like to be a part of the Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum and You are welcome and encouraged to bring your equipment.
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• Free Admission For Children 5 and Under
• Free Admission For Tinker Members.
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Senior (65+): $8
Children (6-17 yrs): $5
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TINKER SWISS COTTAGE MUSEUM REVIEWS
Very interesting historic home and area to visit especially if you like the super natural . Lots of ghost stories about the home and even just walking around the property you just get this feeling.
The Tinker Swiss Cottage is an amazing Victorian home and museum. The library in particular is extraordinary. The history and preservation are great, but they also do a lot of paranormal events. Even for skeptics, the stories are fascinating.
What a hidden gem in Rockford! Stephanie was an absolutely wonderful guide through our homeschool group tour. Although I’m not a native to Rockford, this museum boasts of rich and often forgotten history of our area.
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