Discovery Center Museum

Discovery Center Museum is a hands-on children's science museum with more than 300 exciting interactive exhibits spread throughout 23,000 square feet. All of our exhibits are STEM related (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math). Exhibits focus on the human body, forms of electricity, the science of sports, space travel, simple machines, communication, agriculture, color and light, math, and more. In Rock River Discovery Park, a 15,000 square foot multi-level science park, visitors can experience a dinosaur dig pit, maze, water play area, playground equipment, and more. 

Our Mission

Create opportunities for joyful learning and discovery through hands-on experiences in the sciences and arts.

In addition to permanent exhibits, Discovery Center offers afterschool and Headstart programs, national traveling exhibits, outreach and family programs, home school classes, and educator and scout workshops.

Discovery Center was founded by volunteers, and volunteers remain vital to the museum. We sponsor a student volunteer program that each year involves over fifty adolescents in the museum and its programs. Senior citizens, interns and other volunteers assist with exhibit maintenance, museum programming, gift shop, general office duties, and visitor services.