March 29, 2023. Vol. 30. No. 44. RockRiverTimes.com.
Egg-stravaganza at Discovery Center Museum: On Saturday, April 8, children ages 9 and younger are invited to celebrate spring by exploring the grounds of Discovery Center Museum to search for eggs filled with treats…rain or shine! They can also enjoy creating springtime crafts and jump into egg-cellent fun from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Guests are encouraged to arrive at the museum AT LEAST 20 minutes prior to chosen egg hunt time to ensure they don’t miss the hunt. Hunt times: Ages 1 and 2 - 11 a.m. or 1 p.m.; Ages 3 and 4 - 11:20 a.m. or 1:20 p.m.; ages 5 and 6 - 11:10 a.m. or 1:10 p.m.; Ages 7, 8 and 9 - 11:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. Costs: Members: $2 for Children/Adults no charge; Public: $12 Children/Adults $10. Discovery Center will be closed Sunday, April 9 in observance of the Easter Holiday. About Discovery Center Museum: Discovery Center Museum is a children’s science museum providing hands-on math, science and art experiences for all ages with over 250 hand-on exhibits and an award-winning outdoor park. Discovery Center Museum is the nation’s 5th Best Museum for Families according to USA TODAY/10Best.com, one of 12 museums included in Forbes.com’s article, The 12 Best Children’s Museums in the U.S. Discovery Center and earned a 2020 Trip Advisor “Traveler’s Choice” award. Discovery Center Museum is located inside Riverfront Museum Park, 711 North Main Street, Rockford, Ill. General admission to the Museum is: $10 adults, $10 children (ages 2 to 17) and free to Museum members and children age 1 and younger. Museum hours: 9:30 am-4:30 pm Tuesday – Sunday. For additional information regarding Discovery Center Museum, call (815) 963-6769 or log onto our website at www.discoverycentermuseum.org