Discovery Depot Children’s Museum

Write a Review Galesburg, Illinois Best for ages 1-12 VerifiedChildren's Museum

Last reviewed June 2026 by James Morgan. AI-assisted, human-edited. Our editorial standards

About Discovery Depot Children’s Museum

A 15,000-square-foot children's museum with a working Ferris wheel, water play, a real caboose, and STEM-packed exhibits.

Open since 1999, Discovery Depot is built to inspire wonder and excitement for learning, with two floors of hands-on exhibits for children aged 1 to 12.

What you'll see and do - Ride and explore the large-scale Ferris Wheel and Ferris Junction Village - Get creative in the Blick Art Studio - Splash at WAVES, the upstairs water feature, and experiment in the OSF Children's Hospital Science Classroom - Climb aboard a real caboose and play in the enclosed Kids Crossing playground

Attraction Details

Facilities

  • Toilets
  • Gift Shop
  • Baby Changing
  • Food Options
  • Parking
  • Pushchair Friendly
  • Wheelchair Friendly

Events at Discovery Depot Children’s Museum

  • Celebrate Cinco De Mayo with Pinatas

    May 2, 2026

    Attendees can celebrate Cinco De Mayo by making pinatas ($1 with admission).

  • Sun Catcher Collages

    May 3, 2026

    Create beautiful flower sun catchers for free with admission.

  • Magic Flowers!

    May 9, 2026

    Enjoy a magical flower activity, free with admission.

  • Muffins, Mugs & Memories with Mom

    May 10, 2026

    A special morning for moms with muffins, mugs, and playful memories, priced at $1.50 with admission.

  • Science Saturday - Fizzing Flowers

    May 16, 2026

    Explore science through a fun fizzing flowers experiment.

  • Scratch Art!

    May 17, 2026

    Engage in creative scratch art creations for free with admission.

  • Celebrate 30 Years with Discovery Depot!

    May 21, 2026

    Celebrate 30 years with cupcakes, cards, crafts, and photo opportunities, free with admission.

  • It's Our Birthday! Hooray!

    May 23, 2026

    Receive 30% off admission all day long to celebrate 30 years in Galesburg.

Plan Your Visit

Family-tested advice for a smoother day at Discovery Depot Children’s Museum.

Best time to visit

Arrive within the first hour of opening for the shortest queues and best photo light.

Who it's for

Best for ages 1-12

Getting there

Onsite or nearby parking available at 128 S Chambers St.

Pro tip

Pack snacks, refillable water bottles and a portable charger to keep the day running smoothly.

Directions

Discovery Depot Children’s Museum

128 S Chambers St, Galesburg, IL 61401

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Last updated 6/23/2026

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