Discovery Center Museum, Rockford

Name: Discovery Center Museum
Address: 711 N Main St, Rockford, 61103-7204, United States
Telephone: +1 815-963-6769

#11 among attractions in Rockford

Museum, Children's museum

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Discovery Center Museum (address: 711 N Main St) is a place located in Rockford (Illinois state) and belongs to the category of museum, children's museum.

It is situated at an altitude of 728 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 42°16'36"N latitude and 89°5'21"W longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Discovery Center Museum is a short distance from the following public transport stations: RMTD Bus Terminal (bus, 13 min walk), CN Rockford Depot (train, 28 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Burpee Museum of Natural History (museum, 2 min walk), Illinois Route 2 (memorial, 3 min walk), Beattie Park Mound Group (park, 6 min walk).

Coordinates: 42°16'36"N, 89°5'21"W

Address

711 N Main StRiver District (Coronado Haskell)Rockford 61103-7204 United States

Contact

+1 815-963-6769

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Discovery Center Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: BMO Harris Bank Center, Burpee Museum of Natural History, Haight Village Historic District, Cathedral of Saint Peter.

0.6 miSW
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
BMO Harris Bank Center, Rockford
15 min walk • The BMO Harris Bank Center is a multi-purpose arena located in downtown Rockford, Illinois. It is currently home to the AHL's Rockford IceHogs hockey team.
~320 ftNE
Museum, History museum, Performing arts
Burpee Museum of Natural History, Rockford
2 min walk • The Burpee Museum of Natural History is located along the Rock River in downtown Rockford, Illinois, United States, at 737 North Main Street.
0.7 miS
Park, Greek Revival architecture
Haight Village Historic District, Rockford
18 min walk • The Haight Village Historic District is an area in Rockford, Illinois reflecting the city's early residential development.
0.7 miNE
Church
Cathedral of Saint Peter, Rockford
17 min walk • The Cathedral of Saint Peter is the mother church of the Catholic Diocese of Rockford. It is the second church to serve the diocese as its cathedral.
~1490 ftSW
Concerts and shows, Performing arts, Theater
Coronado Theatre, Rockford
8 min walk • The Coronado Performing Arts Center, in Rockford, Illinois, is a 2,400-seat theatre, designed by architect Frederic J. Klein. The theatre cost $1.5 million to build, and opened on October 9, 1927.
0.7 miNE
Monuments and statues
Rockmen Guardians, Rockford
18 min walk • The Rockmen Guardians are a group of sculptures located in Rockford, Illinois, United States, south of the Sinnissippi greenhouse on the west side of the Rock River recreation path. There are four figures composed of granite and cement. The artist is Terese Agnew of Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
~1090 ftSW
Park, Cemetery, Native American architecture
Beattie Park Mound Group, Rockford
6 min walk • The Beattie Park Mound Group is a grouping of Late Woodland period Indian mounds located in downtown Rockford, Illinois, United States.
1.3 miNE
Cemetery
Greenwood Cemetery, Rockford
34 min walk • Greenwood Cemetery is a 100-acre cemetery in Rockford, Illinois. Founded in 1852, it is the largest and oldest in the city. The Greenwood Cemetery Chapel and Crematory was listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
~1890 ftSW
Memorial
Memorial Hall, Rockford
10 min walk • Veterans Memorial Hall and Museum one of the oldest museums in Winnebago County, is located one block west of the Rock River in downtown Rockford. Construction on the Hall began in 1901 and was finished in 1902, but dedication was delayed.
1 miSW
Museum, History museum
Tinker Swiss Cottage, Rockford
27 min walk • The Tinker Swiss Cottage is a historic house museum and park in Rockford, Illinois, United States. It was built as a personal residence by Robert Hall Tinker between 1865 and 1870. It is now a popular destination for school groups, general tours, and for rentals.
~1300 ftSW
Neoclassical architecture
Rockford Woman's Club, Rockford
7 min walk • The Rockford Woman's Club is a women's club headquartered at 323 Park Avenue in Rockford, Illinois. The club was founded in 1897; originally known as the Federation of Woman's Clubs of Rockford, it united the city's nearly 20 active women's clubs into one organization.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Discovery Center Museum open?

Discovery Center Museum is open:

Monday 10 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 10 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Discovery Center Museum?

Nearby attractions include Burpee Museum of Natural History, Rockford (2 min walk), Illinois Route 2, Rockford (3 min walk), Beattie Park Mound Group, Rockford (6 min walk), Rockford Elk's Lodge No. 64, Rockford (6 min walk).

How to get to Discovery Center Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Discovery Center Museum:

Bus

RMTD Bus Terminal (13 min walk)

Train

CN Rockford Depot (28 min walk)