*Waves water area, Blick Art Studio and OSF Science Classroom shuts down 30 minutes before close each day*  Closed on Mondays.

  The museum will be shut down from Monday, November 27th until Friday, December 1st.  We will be open Saturday, December 2nd

Inspiring Wonders & Excitement for Learning

The Discovery Depot museum provides an engaging atmosphere in which children and families explore, learn, and have fun together.
Inspiring Wonders & Excitement for Learning
The Discovery Depot museum provides an engaging atmosphere in which children and families explore, learn, and have fun together.
Inspiring Wonders & Excitement for Learning
The Discovery Depot museum provides an engaging atmosphere in which children and families explore, learn, and have fun together.
The Discovery Depot museum provides an engaging atmosphere in which children and families explore, learn, and have fun together
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Make Discovery Depot the first stop on your next visit to Galesburg.
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The museum offers weekly, monthly and weekend programming for all ages and interests!
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Want to support the children's museum? Find out how!
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Explore Discovery Depot

Since 1999, we have sought to fulfill our mission, "inspiring Wonder and Excitement for Learning" through diverse programs, exhibits, and community partnerships. We promote literacy, science, engineering, technology, mathematics, fine arts, and cultural education by engaging families through hands-on learning!

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Take a Tour

Discovery Depot offers something for children of all ages! From our large scale Ferris Wheel to Ferris Acres combine, farm and Ferris Junction Village, imaginations can soar! For the artists, be sure to visit Blick Art Studio on our first floor.

On our second floor, check out WAVES our water feature area, BE amazed with the power and possibilities of air and in our OSF Children's Hospital of Illinois Science Classroom experience science, engineering and more!

Don't forget the outside exhibits! Visit our real caboose and Kids Crossing enclosed playground!

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Upcoming Events
Cocoa and Doughnuts with Santa
Ticketed event for Galesburg Express.  Visit with Mr. and Mrs. Claus while enjoying a light treat.  Bring your…
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09
Dec
Ornament Painting
Create a beautiful ornament keepsake.  $1.50 with admission. 
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16
Dec
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Dec
21
Dec
Candy Cane Crystal Ornaments
Create beauty with science with crystals!  FREE with admission. 
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22
Dec
27
Dec

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