ANDERSON JAPANESE GARDENS
318 Spring Creek Road, Rockford, IL 61107
Since 1978
Botanical Garden, Tourist Attraction, Garden Visitor, Guided Tours, Gift Shop, Area Attractions, Personal Membership, Photography Membership, Corporate Membership, Youth Programs, Garden Explorers, Groovin’ In the Garden, Adult Enrichment, Health and Wellness, Creative Arts, Spiritual Wellness, Weddings, Corporate Events & Private Parties
Members, Children Under 5 Free Admission - 12-acre (49,000 m2) - The gardens was built by John R. Anderson and landscape architect Hoichi Kurisu on the site of Anderson's home
Price: Adult $9.50, Seniors (62+) $8.50, Child $7.50
DISCOVERY CENTER MUSEUM
711 North Main Street, Rockford, IL 61103
Since 1981
Museum, Gift Shop, Dining/Lodging, Museum Campus, Classes, Group Visits, Stem Outreach, Teacher Workshops, Scout Leaders, Summer Camps, Birthday Packages, Focused Field Trips, Planetarium, Terrific Tuesdays, Family Fun Programs, Group Visit, Museum Rentals, Gift Certificates, Space Rental, Special Exhibits, Exhibitions & Rental Facility
Free Admission: Members and children age one and younger - They served more than 246,000 people through onsite visits to their museum and through their outreach program
Price: $8.00 per person
NICHOLAS CONSERVATORY & GARDENS
1354 N 2nd St, Rockford, IL 61107
Since 2011
Botanical Garden, Tourist Attraction, Outdoor Recreation, Hibiscus Bistro, Field Trip, Hotels, Full Events Calendar, In Full Bloom The Orchid Exhibit, Simply Spring The Butterfly Exhibit, Bruce Munro Light, Tunes on The Terrace, All Aglow, Business Rentals, Catering Services, Gift Shop, Outdoor Rentals, Weddings & Special Events
Ages 2 and Under Free Admission - Offering an 11,000-square-foot plant exhibition area complete with water features, seating areas and sculptures all in a tropical plant setting
Price: Adults: $6 (Resident), $8 (Non-Resident), Seniors (65+): $4 (Resident), $6 (Non-Resident), Veterans: $4 (Resident), $6 (Non-Resident), Ages 5-17: $4 (Resident), $6 (Non-Resident), Ages 3-4 $2